[TCN] Tuesday, July 2, 2013

 

Transportation Communications Newsletter

 

Tuesday, July 2, 2013 – ISSN 1529-1057

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AVIATION

 

1) FAA Deploys STARS at First of 11 Large TRACONs

Link to article in AIN Air Transport Perspective:

http://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/ain-air-transport-perspective/2013-07-01/faa-deploys-stars-first-11-large-tracons

 

GPS / NAVIGATION

 

2) Russian GLONASS Launch Ends in Explosion

Link to Reuters article:

http://uk.reuters.com/article/2013/07/02/uk-russia-space-rocket-idUKBRE96103Y20130702

 

OTHER

 

3) Gujarat Transport Launches Helpline for Women

Link to article in The Times of India:

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/ahmedabad/Gujarat-transport-launches-helpline-for-women/articleshow/20874662.cms

 

SAFETY / SECURITY

 

4) System Planned to Warn Montana Motorists of Dust Storms

Link to AP article:

http://billingsgazette.com/news/state-and-regional/montana/system-planned-to-warn-montana-motorists-of-dust-storms/article_e7053945-3f29-5d47-907d-82328d2f2cad.html

 

TAXIS

 

5) Uber, Lyft Win as San Francisco Strike Strands Commuters

Link to Bloomberg article:

http://www.businessweek.com/news/2013-07-02/uber-to-lyft-win-as-bart-rail-strike-strands-bay-area-commuters

 

VEHICLES

 

6) Cars That 'Talk' to Each Other Move a Step Closer

Link to article in USA Today:

http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/cars/2013/07/01/connected-car-technology-dsrc-nhtsa-mandate/2439659/

 

7) Toyota VP Outlines Steps Needed for 'Automated' Driving

Link to article on ZDNet:

http://www.zdnet.com/aspen-ideas-festival-toyota-vp-outlines-steps-needed-for-automated-driving-7000017479/

 

8) Carmakers Three Years Away from Easy, Simple Radios with Apps

Link to article on CEoutlook:

http://www.ceoutlook.com/2013/07/02/car-makers-3-years-away-from-easy-simple-radios-with-apps/

 

 

News Releases

1) Southwest Research Institute Recognized for Developing Connected Commercial Vehicle Technology

2) Operation Lifesaver Awards $200,000 for Rail Safety Public Education and Awareness Campaigns

3) Dish to Provide Free TV on Southwest Airlines

 

 

Upcoming Events

Connected Vehicle Trade Association's 4^th International Summit on the Future of the Connected Vehicle – September 9-10 – Novi, Michigan

http://www.connectedvehicle.org/2013_Summit_Agenda.pdf

 

 

Today in Transportation History    

1698 **315^th anniversary** Thomas Savery patented the first steam engine.

http://science.howstuffworks.com/steam-technology2.htm

 

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