Texas A&M Transportation Institute

CAPMETRO selects Perrone Robotics, WSP, TTI, and Clever Devices to bring autonomy to bus yards

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Monday, October 9, 2023

Automated bus yard operations, a crucial component of modern transit systems, will revolutionize how buses are stored, operated, and charged.

Key Points: 
  • Automated bus yard operations, a crucial component of modern transit systems, will revolutionize how buses are stored, operated, and charged.
  • Clever Devices' Innovative Solutions: Clever Devices specializes in cutting-edge technology solutions for transportation.
  • "We are excited to partner with WSP, Clever Devices, TTI and CapMetro to pioneer automated bus yard operations for 40-foot battery electric buses.
  • By pioneering automated yard operations, Perrone Robotics, WSP, Clever Devices, TTI, and CapMetro are paving the way for a more efficient, sustainable, and customer-centric transit system in Austin and beyond.

Volcon Exhibits EV Lineup at Texas A&M Bush Combat Development Complex Grand Opening

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Wednesday, November 9, 2022

AUSTIN, Texas, Nov. 09, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Volcon Inc. (NASDAQ: VLCN) (Volcon or the Company), the first all-electric, off-road powersports company, announced today that it was invited to exhibit its EV product lineup at the grand opening of the Texas A&M University (TAMU) RELLIS Campus George H.W.

Key Points: 
  • AUSTIN, Texas, Nov. 09, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Volcon Inc. (NASDAQ: VLCN) (Volcon or the Company), the first all-electric, off-road powersports company, announced today that it was invited to exhibit its EV product lineup at the grand opening of the Texas A&M University (TAMU) RELLIS Campus George H.W.
  • Bush Combat Development Complex (BCDC).
  • Located in Bryan, Texas, at Texas A&M's RELLIS campus, the BCDC is a unique, comprehensive research and testing ecosystem.
  • Volcon was proud to showcase our EV vehicles as part of the dedication ceremony, stated Volcons Vice President of Global Defense and Government Programs, Richard Tannery.

New Harvard Business Review research with Schneider Electric captures best practices for local officials planning low-carbon transportation infrastructure

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Wednesday, October 12, 2022

The in-depth article examines the responsibilities that sustainable infrastructure programs bestow on local transportation and government officials; and the approaches they can take to fulfill them.

Key Points: 
  • The in-depth article examines the responsibilities that sustainable infrastructure programs bestow on local transportation and government officials; and the approaches they can take to fulfill them.
  • It also establishes best practices for executing net-zero carbon and other goals set for future transportation investment and drawing on outside resources such as industry leaders and community stakeholders.
  • Transportation represents one of the most important decarbonization objectives to meet local, national, and international climate goals,"said Frederic Godemel, EVP Power Systems & Services at Schneider Electric.
  • Hence, it's so important for local transportation officials to know exactly how to get started, which is what this new research explains what this new research explains."

Global Smart Highway Market Report 2022: Smart Transportation Management System Offers Potential Opportunities - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Thursday, September 22, 2022

The smart highway market is expected to register a CAGR of 20.71% over the forecast period of 2021-2026.

Key Points: 
  • The smart highway market is expected to register a CAGR of 20.71% over the forecast period of 2021-2026.
  • This growth may primarily be due to the growing trend of the adoption of smart cities, which include smart highways.
  • The growing trend toward the adoption of smart cities is also expected to drive the growth prospects for the smart highway market.
  • Moreover, investments in connected highway technology in the region will also significantly contribute to the growth of the market in the future.

Cannabix Technologies Presents FAIMS Marijuana Breathalyzer Technology at the Texas Impaired Driving Forum

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Thursday, February 24, 2022

The advent of the Cannabix FAIMS based marijuana breath detection technology comes at a time when legislators across the United States and elsewhere are grappling with the ever-increasing problem of drugged-driving.

Key Points: 
  • The advent of the Cannabix FAIMS based marijuana breath detection technology comes at a time when legislators across the United States and elsewhere are grappling with the ever-increasing problem of drugged-driving.
  • The Texas Impaired Driving Forum attracted attendees from across the state of Texas and elsewhere.
  • Cannabix is using its FAIMS technology to detect THC, a non-volatile compound, in breath.
  • Cannabix Technologies Inc. is a developer of marijuana breathalyzer technologies for law enforcement and the workplace.

Cannabix Technologies To Present at Texas Impaired Driving Forum, Provides Corporate Update

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Thursday, December 9, 2021

Cannabixs Dr. Jared Boock, Ph.D., will be presenting the Companys marijuana breathalyzer technologies and approaches at the Forum.

Key Points: 
  • Cannabixs Dr. Jared Boock, Ph.D., will be presenting the Companys marijuana breathalyzer technologies and approaches at the Forum.
  • The 2021 Texas Impaired Driving Forum attracted approximately 300 attendees from across the state of Texas.
  • Cannabix Technologies Inc. is a developer of marijuana breathalyzer technologies for law enforcement and the workplace.
  • There is no assurance that existing patent pending technologies licensed by the Company will receive patent status by regulatory authorities.

Positive Teen Driver Behavior at the Heart of Reducing Car Crashes

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Wednesday, October 20, 2021

It is no wonder fewer and fewer teens seek to get their driver licenses each year.

Key Points: 
  • It is no wonder fewer and fewer teens seek to get their driver licenses each year.
  • Even with fewer teen drivers on the road, 1,603 young drivers died in 2019, the latest numbers available.
  • Teens in the Driver Seat (TDS), developed at Texas A&M Transportation Institute (TTI), has addressed teen driver behavior through peer-to-peer outreach for 20 years.
  • Through this robust research, TDS finds that while students recognize the risky behavior, they need more incentives and positive reasons to change their behavior.

USDOT Secretary Buttigieg Joins Roadway Safety Foundation in Honoring Seven Life-Saving Projects with 2021 National Roadway Safety Awards

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Wednesday, October 6, 2021

WASHINGTON, Oct.6, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --U.S. Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg, on behalf of the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), joined the Roadway Safety Foundation (RSF) today in presenting seven life-saving projects with National Roadway Safety Awards in a virtual ceremony hosted from Capitol Hill.

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  • WASHINGTON, Oct.6, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --U.S. Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg, on behalf of the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), joined the Roadway Safety Foundation (RSF) today in presenting seven life-saving projects with National Roadway Safety Awards in a virtual ceremony hosted from Capitol Hill.
  • "They are proof that we have no shortage ofwillpower or good ideas for improving roadway safety."
  • "Projects like these save lives by significantly discouraging dangerous driving," said Greg Cohen, Executive Director of the Roadway Safety Foundation.
  • For complete details on each of the winners, and for more information on the national awards program, visit roadwaysafety.org/awards .

Texas A&M Transportation Institute and Neology Extend Research Partnership to Support Mobility Innovation

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Thursday, March 11, 2021

SAN DIEGO and BRYAN, Texas, March 11, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Texas A&M Transportation Institute (TTI) and Neology, Inc., today announced that they have completed the Neology Transportation Research Center (TRC) and extended their long-term master research agreement for an additional five years, with an optional five-year extension.

Key Points: 
  • SAN DIEGO and BRYAN, Texas, March 11, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Texas A&M Transportation Institute (TTI) and Neology, Inc., today announced that they have completed the Neology Transportation Research Center (TRC) and extended their long-term master research agreement for an additional five years, with an optional five-year extension.
  • TTI is located at The Texas A&M University Systems 2,000-acre RELLIS Campus in Bryan, Texas.
  • TTI is a university-based transportation research agency focused on addressing complex transportation challenges and advancing technology in emerging transportation fields, making the Institute an ideal partner for the Neology TRC to design, develop and test innovative mobility solutions at the TTI Proving Ground.
  • About the Texas A&M Transportation Institute:
    The Texas A&M Transportation Institute (TTI) develops solutions to the problems and challenges facing all modes of transportation.

National Safety Council Honors Texas Employers with Traffic Safety Awards

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Thursday, May 30, 2019

Today, 16 Texas employers who have partnered with the National Safety Council and Our Driving Concern will be recognized for their commitment to change this.

Key Points: 
  • Today, 16 Texas employers who have partnered with the National Safety Council and Our Driving Concern will be recognized for their commitment to change this.
  • The Texas Employer Traffic Safety Awards, presented at the Texas A&M Transportation Institute Traffic Safety Conference in San Antonio, recognize these employers for identifying risky driving behaviors and affecting culture change.
  • Since 2014, Our Driving Concern officials have presented the Texas Employer Traffic Safety Awards in cooperation with the Texas Department of Transportation.
  • This is the third straight year NSC and Our Driving Concern have called out traffic safety leaders in three categories.