Siemens has been commissioned by the German state of Hesse to build an overhead contact line for electrified freight transport on a ten kilometre stretch of autobahn to supply electricity for the electric drive of a hybrid truck.
The Power of Big Data Within the Transport Industry
Data – or so-called ‘big data’ – is critical to the successful implementation of any sort of intelligent transport system. From operations and planning, through to safety and enhanced customer experience, the potential applications of big data, when done properly, are as numerous as they are exciting.
Junction software developed to mitigate congestion
Siemens has introduced new adaptive traffic control software in the USA that allows controllers located at junctions to share information with one another on traffic and pedestrian conditions. This SEPAC ‘Peer-to-Peer’ software enables the on street network of controllers to adaptively respond to changing conditions in real time.
The intelligent mobility revolution taking the hassle out of public transport
With digital technologies a significant part of modern life, consumers have come to expect convenience - travelling on public transport is no different.
Animated video - Vehicle data: safe and secure access for third parties
The European Automobile Manufacturers Association published an interesting video showing the best means of providing safe and secure access to vehicle-generated data for third parties.
