Dead Reckoning is the process of calculating the current position of an object based on estimates. Despite its origins in seafaring, it can have a significant impact on road transport. In a world dominated by GNSS technologies, understanding the implications of Dead Reckoning in road transport is essential to guarantee safe and efficient navigation. But what is Dead...
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IoT and vehicle communications
Vehicles are currently undergoing a technical revolution spearheaded by IoT technologies. While there are already examples of cars that can park on...
Sustainable mobility: another challenge for Smart Cities
There are now almost 25,000 electric plug-in vehicles registered in Spain. According to forecasts by the Ministry for Ecological Transition, the...
Vehicle digitalization in different markets
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Liberalization of the railway sector
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IoT in cars and Smart Cities
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On-board connectivity in police cars and emergency vehicles
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There’s no need to look out of the train window anymore
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