emerging technology

  • Connected Vehicles (CV)

  • Automative Driving Systems (ADS)

  • Smart Pavement

connected vehicles

Connected vehicles are equipped to communicate with other vehicles, infrastructure, and external systems through short-range wireless signals.

Costs:

Adding connected vehicle technology to a car typically costs between $75 and $350, with subscription fees ranging from $8 to $35 per month.

Key Considerations:

• Regulations and legal frameworks

• Integration with city and smart city systems

• Protecting data privacy and security

 
 
 

Representative Use Cases –

NYC CV Pilot Program: https://cvp.nyc/

Wyoming I-80 CV Pilot:

https://wyoleg.gov/InterimCommittee/2020/S19-202012162-02CVProject.pdf

Field Conditions:

Successful integration relies on close collaboration between automakers, city planners, and technology providers. A Wi-Fi network and digital infrastructure are needed.

 
 

AUTOMATED DRIVING SYSTEM (ADS)

Also known as self-driving or autonomous vehicles, ADS use artificial intelligence, sensors, and mapping data to control vehicle movement and make decisions in real time.

Costs:

Varies widely based on the level of autonomy and system complexity, ranging from $4,000 to over $200,000.

Key Considerations:

• Safety: Includes concerns around reliability, accident prevention, and protection from cyberattacks

• Ethical: Questions about responsibility in the event of a crash

• Legal Frameworks: Insurance requirements and how ADS vehicles operate in mixed traffic

• Urban Planning: Potential impacts on road design, land use, and transportation systems

 
 
 

Representative Use Cases –

Ohio:

https://drive.ohio.gov/programs/av-cv/rural-automated-driving-systems

Field Conditions:

Fully automated driving systems are best suited for highly controlled and integrated transportation networks where all vehicles and infrastructure are connected and communicating. Full deployment would require a reliable, high-precision system with widespread adoption of ADS technology across the entire network.

 
 

SMART PAVEMENT

Roads equipped with sensors and advanced transportation technologies that monitor road conditions, manage traffic flow, and support features like wireless charging. This technology enables the pavement to communicate directly with data centers for real-time information.

Costs:

Costs vary based on the technology used, averaging about $4 million per lane mile.

Key Considerations:

• High installation costs

• Privacy concerns related to data collection

• Durability and reliability of embedded sensors

 
 
 

Field Conditions:

Smart pavement can be installed on virtually any road, but it’s most effective in higher-density areas where it can be integrated with other smart city technologies for better overall use.