Article reprinted from the Center for Transporation Studies, July 2023
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Preparing for the Future of CAVs: Cybersecurity, Winter Weather Research
Connected and automated vehicles (CAVs) hold promise for improving transportation operations—but could also provide pathways for “malicious actors” to compromise vehicle security, said Rafael Stern, a U of M assistant professor, in a recent CTS webinar.
Continue reading Preparing for the Future of CAVs: Cybersecurity, Winter Weather ResearchUsing Signal Phasing and Timing Data to Reduce Fuel Use
Fuel consumption increases when vehicles stop and start at traffic signals. Transmitting traffic signal data to connected vehicles could control vehicles’ driving speed and limit unnecessary stopping and starting, potentially lowering fossil fuel use. A recent study looked at the benefits and costs of deploying more signal messaging technology to inform future infrastructure investments.
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CTS joins University of Michigan team awarded $15 million for study.
The US Department of Transportation (USDOT) has awarded $15 million to the University of Michigan and a team of nine Midwestern research partners—including CTS—to help lead the transition to connected and automated vehicles (CAVs).
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CTS Webinar: Addressing the Challenges of Connected and Automated Vehicles
Tuesday, April 4, 2023
2:00–3:30 p.m. CST
Automated Vehicles Could Increase Accessibility for Twin Cities East Metro
This article was originally published in Catalyst, August 2022.
Connected and automated vehicle (CAV) technology is moving forward, with three pilot shuttle projects on tap in Minnesota this year alone. Rapid developments are leaving little time for planners and policymakers to prepare for the mainstreaming of technology and the evolution of the current transportation system—all while ensuring that transportation equity has a seat in the vehicle.
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MnDOT CAV Launches Demonstration Projects in White Bear Lake and Grand Rapids
Two exciting new MnDOT CAV projects will be kicking off in the months ahead.
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State-Of-The-Art Vehicle to Drive CAV Research
This article was originally published in Catalyst, August 2021.
With the arrival of its fully outfitted autonomous vehicle in July, the University’s MnCAV Ecosystem is ready to facilitate research and testing of sensing technologies, vehicle control, platooning, traffic patterns, and other topics related to connected and autonomous vehicles (CAVs).
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New Project: Tool to Estimate the Safety Impact of Vehicle Levels of Automation on Minnesota Roads
While commercially available self-driving vehicles may still be decades away, an increasing number of vehicles on the market offer advance driver assistance systems (ADAS). For example, ADAS features include adaptive cruise control, steering automation, and hands-free steering.
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MnDOT Prepares to Use Future Vehicle-to-Vehicle Messaging
Manufacturers are developing vehicles that can “talk” to each other. “Connected vehicles” will be able to convey their position, speed and acceleration. Sending this information to other vehicles and relevant infrastructure is expected to enhance highway safety, but it also may help transportation agencies better manage traffic.
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