A renowned researcher at Northumbria University who is working on a €4m project to make our roads safer has been invited to become part of an important alliance aiming to futureproof industry. Pictured below, Professor Ahmed Elmarakbi, Professor of Automotive…
The Product Journey (Supply Chain Transformed: Episode 2)
In Episode 2 of Digi-Key’s ‘Supply Chain Transformed’, we follow the product journey. This delves into the role of transportation in the supply chain, one which underpins production and distribution on a global scale. Digital transformation has pushed forward many…
Plans for £2bn investment in tram, rail, bus and cycling set out in Government funding bid
The West Midlands Metro network will be extended in Walsall, Birmingham, Dudley, Sandwell and Wolverhampton under a wide-ranging plan to revolutionise transport across the region. Further investment would see rail stations opened, new rapid bus services launched, lower fares, more…
Overview of automotive navigation systems: features, market and future
What is an Automotive Navigation System? An automotive navigation system is a navigation system for drivers to find the direction in a car. It can be a built-in system in the car, or a portable device put in the car.…
Group cycle across London featuring Dr Alex George to launch new e-bike
HumanForest, a sustainable micro-mobility platform headed up by former Cabify chief, Agustin Guilisasti, has launched its new fleet of 800 electric bikes in London. At an event officially launching the e-bikes this morning, HumanForest’s Founder and CEO Guilisasti was joined…
System solution for optical communications in automated vehicles
Together with several industry leaders, KDPOF, supplier for gigabit connectivity over fibre optics, is working on an optical automotive multi-gigabit system that will fulfil the needs of future connected and automated vehicles. Instead of various port components, the new solution provides…
AI tech aims to get train users back on track
A TV advertising campaign calling on commuters to ‘Get Back On Track’ is predicted to further boost passenger levels between now and Christmas. And a new, free transport app which relies on AI technology is also set to further help the…
Revamped Local Transport Plan to consider improvement to digital infrastructure
A bold plan to bring together Cambridgeshire and Peterborough’s transport and digital infrastructure, to provide for better connectivity in a clean and green refresh of the Local Transport Plan, has been approved. Making explicit the Combined Authority’s commitment to deliver…
Why OEMs are partnering with startups in race for driverless tech
From Lennon and McCartney, to Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak – it is often the case that collaborative partnerships are more effective than solo efforts. It is no surprise then, that the world’s largest truck manufacturers are partnering with innovative…
Development of embedded systems for automotive and industrial markets
eSOL, a global developer of real time embedded software solutions, and Real-Time Innovations (RTI), the largest software framework company for autonomous systems, has announced their partnership to support high performance, secure embedded applications for automotive and industrial applications running on multicore…
