International Survey of Best Practices in Connected and Automated Vehicle Technologies: 2013 Update
Michigan is a major U.S. center of connected vehicle technology development and testing, but other states within the country are involved in significant connected vehicle activities as are other countries throughout the world. This report investigates connected and...Economic Contribution of the Ford Motor Company Michigan Assembly Plant to the Michigan Economy
Michigan has a rich legacy of automotive assets that are a bedrock of the state’s economy. This report examines the extensive supply chain that supports one assembly plant – Ford’s Michigan Assembly Plant (MAP) in Wayne County, Michigan. This plant employs 5,000...Economic Evaluation of Commercial Remote Sensors for Bridge Health Monitoring
The Michigan Tech Transportation Institute and Michigan Tech Research Institute, in cooperation with the Center for Automotive Research and the Michigan Department of Transportation, have investigated the use of remote sensing technologies to assess and monitor the...Use of ITS Technology for Management of Freight and Transit Assets
Freight movement and public transit are essential components of Michigan’s transportation system. The development, adaptation, and deployment of intelligent transportation system (ITS) technologies for commercial vehicle platforms and public transit systems will have...International Survey of Best Practices in Connected Vehicle Technologies: 2012 Update
Michigan is a major U.S. center of connected vehicle technology development and testing, but other states within the country are involved in significant connected vehicle activities as are other countries throughout the world. This report investigates connected...Public Perceptions of Connected Vehicle Technology
Federal and state agencies, in conjunction with private industry, are working to develop and implement connected vehicle technologies. As envisioned, these technologies will enable vehicles to communicate with each other and the roadway for the purpose of achieving...Green and Connected: A White Paper for the Michigan Department of Transportation
Two of the most important developments in automotive technology currently underway are the introduction of vehicle communications and the electrification of the powertrain. While these two technologies largely have evolved separately, their future evolution will not be in isolation. Furthermore, these two technologies reinforce one another, each making the other more effective. Recognizing this potential, the Center for Automotive Research (CAR), with the support of the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT), a recognized leader in connected vehicle technology, has investigated the linkages and synergies between these two technologies and their coincidental development. This document presents CAR’s observations on the potential of these two technologies to make each other stronger in the market. Ultimately, the goals of this paper are to raise awareness of the potential added benefits of being “green and connected” and to begin a dialogue on how best to achieve these benefits