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WWJ Radio – Detroit

October 22, 2024

U-M Hosts Driver Distraction and Inattention Conference

In-vehicle technologies such as touch screens may be adding to a drivers distraction. https://www.audacy.com/podcast/detroit-all-local-a452d/episodes/leaders-gather-at-u-of-m-to-crack-down-on-distracted-driving-af162

RND: Repairer driven news

September 23, 2024

Driver monitoring systems: How do they work and how are OEMs evaluating their effectiveness?

“(GM)…in collaboration with the University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute, GM has analyzed insurance claims and data reported by police to evaluate Super Cruise use. Super Cruise is GM’s hands-free driver assistance technology.”

Gizmodo

September 23, 2024

What to Know About C-V2X, the Future of Car Safety

“Within the next five years, the DOT wants car manufacturers to equip vehicles with a new generation of anti-crash systems that can see around other cars and corners.”

WXYZ-TV

June 12, 2024

Autonomous shuttle service for people with disabilities preparing to launch in Detroit

“I was really leery at first when I heard about autonomous vehicles, but it was amazing.”

The Verge

May 29, 2024

How AI could change EV charging

Michigan Engineering News

April 27, 2023

$130M Electric Vehicle Center launches at U-Michigan

A former auto industry executive has been named director of the state-funded center.

Michigan Engineering news

September 12, 2023

U-M at AutoMobili-D: Schedule of experts and demos

U-M highlights research that aims to enable safe, electric, connected and automated transportation and mobility.

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