Tag Archives: driver distraction

You may not want to watch this video, but it could save a life from driver distraction.

Posted on December 1, 2016 by Luigi Cappel

I’ve written a lot of blogs about driver distraction lately. It’s the season to be jolly, but it’s hectic, busy, stressful and very easy to lose concentration for a brief moment. I have lost close friends through driver distraction, most … Continue reading →

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The future of mobility: How transportation technology and social trends are creating a new business ecosystem

Posted on February 7, 2016 by Luigi Cappel

How will advances in transportation technologies and shifts in social attitudes shape the future of mobility? Sourced through Scoop.it from: dupress.com As a futurist one of the hardest things to come to grips with, but the most important reality is … Continue reading →

Posted in Autonomous cars, car insurance, Car Technology, disruptive model, distracted driving, Driverless car, driverless vehicles, Fitness tracker, Future Technology, insurance risk, Intelligent Transport Systems, Mobility Management, Public Transport, Transport, uber, Wearable tech | Tagged , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Volvo promises ‘DEATHPROOF’ cars by 2020

Posted on January 23, 2016 by Luigi Cappel

The Swedish company, which has built its reputation on safety, says a world where nobody dies in car accidents is closer than most people think. Sourced through Scoop.it from: http://www.dailymail.co.uk Volvo has always had a great reputation for safety and … Continue reading →

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Volvo and Ericsson want to make life a stream in autonomous cars

Posted on January 5, 2016 by Luigi Cappel

Volvo’s recently unveiled Concept 26 is its vision for the autonomous car of the future. Its “Relax Mode” would allow occupants to watch video content while the car takes care of driving. Sourced through Scoop.it from: http://www.gizmag.com It’s starting to … Continue reading →

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Cars Are Not Driving Away Any Time Soon

Posted on May 6, 2015 by Luigi Cappel

I’ve been reading a book called ‘Traffic: Why We Drive the Way We Do’ by Tom Vanderbilt, which resonates very well with me. Now I’m no petrol head, but I still like driving my car and it is still more … Continue reading →

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Navdy Projects Apps Onto Your Car’s Windshield – TIME

Posted on August 13, 2014 by Luigi Cappel

TIME Navdy Projects Apps Onto Your Car’s Windshield TIME My car’s in-dash navigation system did me wrong a few months back, sending me on a wild goose chase around the greater Boston area. Source: time.com Thinking about what nav is … Continue reading →

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GPS Car nav manufacturers like TomTom should beat anti distraction laws by selling HUD accessories

Posted on March 8, 2014 by Luigi Cappel

See on Scoop.it – Location Is Everywhere Stop looking at your phone, start using this head-up display with Sygic GPS app TechHive Even if you have a car mount to keep your phone in your field of vision, using it … Continue reading →

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