May 10, 2016  - GPS World -- Recent progress with Dedicated Short Range Communications (DSRC) Notice of Proposed Rule Making (NPRM) brings connected cars or V2X — connectivity between vehicles, infrastructure and all road users — closer to reality than ever before. If all goes well, an NHTSA mandate on DSRC in new light vehicles is expected to start around 2020 as a phase-in plan, with completion around 2025.

Regulations for aftermarket devices are expected to come soon after. The mandate is expected to leave auto OEMs to choose the applications and human-machine interface (HMI). This will be the culmination of more than a decade of technology development and standardization by U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT), automotive OEMs and other industry partners.

Significance of V2X. According to USDOT, V2X technology can positively impact more than 80% of non-impaired vehicle crash types that result in over 30,000 deaths in the U.S. alone. A report by the Federal Highway Administration to Congress states that V2X technology is ready to be deployed in the near future and is expected to yield significant safety and efficiency benefits.

From a consumer’s perspective, V2X will be a part of a vehicle ADAS (Active Safety Driver Assistance System). Initial systems will provide information only, and these systems are expected to evolve into warning and control capabilities. In a future vehicle, information from multiple sensors including V2X will be combined/fused to generate a view of the surrounding environment. Figure 1 gives an example of such sensors including long- and short-range radar, lidar, cameras and V2X. V2X offers unique advantages over other sensors that depend on direct line-of-sight. Information can be received from vehicles not visible to other sensors, giving a much larger field of view. V2X can transmit information directly from traffic control devices, instead of inferring information from camera observations.

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Montreal, 15th December 2015 - Fortin is announcing its release of an exclusive HONDA 3X Lock and stand alone remote starter solution. 

Fortin releases an exclusive HONDA 3X Lock and stand alone solution for remote starter and security system installations. The module now monitors and controls the OEM remote while the engine is running. Popular long range RF Kits can also be connected directly to the module. 

3 T-Harnesses cables are now also available to help installers to keep the original ignition and immobilizer wiring intact and to speed-up their installations. THAR-ONE-HON1 works for 2008+ key vehicles, THAR-ONE-HON2 works for 2012+ key vehicles and THAR-ONE-HON3 works for 2013+ push-to-start vehicles. These 3 harnesses are exclusive to the EVO-ONE Fortin module. 

The EVO-ONE is an all-in-one immobilizer bypass, door lock, digital high current remote starter & security system. 
Fortin Electronic Systems is a world leading developer and manufacturer of integrated consumer 
solutions for vehicle control and connectivity.

Visit Fortin.ca to discover more remote starter, bypass and security system solutions. 

WorldDAB is hosting a workshop on the role of digital radio in connected vehicles. The event will take place during the Geneva auto show on March 8, 2016.

At the show, several major car brands will display new models that come with digital radio reception built in. The conference will look at the content car buyers can expect, the changing user interfaces, and the benefits to connected drivers.

The event will feature speakers from the automotive and broadcast industries. During the afternoon, four modules will focus on the role of broadcasters and automakers, connectivity issues, dealerships and safety.

Visitors to the Geneva auto show can come to the conference free of charge.