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Life-saving tech: automakers want high-speed connectivity for safer roads

For Hyundai Kia, the point of connecting the car is death and injury reduction. The industry must not lose sight of this, and collaboration is a must. By Xavier Boucherat

Studies by the US Department of Transportation underline just how beneficial improved vehicular connectivity could be for road-user safety. Research conducted by its Intelligent Transportation Systems Joint Program Office has put together a succinct picture of tomorrow’s commute: it illustrates where real-time data harmonises vehicle speeds to keep build-ups to a minimum, where drivers receive advanced warning of collisions and poor road conditions, and where alternative routes to destinations can be suggested mid-journey.

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