Working traffic model for connected vehicles
Nuneaton-based HORIBA MIRA has completed the development of a working traffic model as part of its work with the UK Connected Intelligent Transport Environment (UK CITE) consortium. The model is able to simulate traffic flows and driver behaviours along a mix of urban and motorway roads.
The CITE consortium is working on a project that will enable automotive, infrastructure and service provider companies to trial connected vehicle technology, infrastructure and services in real-life conditions.
The connected environment will be on 40 miles of roads within Coventry and Warwickshire.
According to a statement issued by MIRA last week, the project will “seek to understand how the technology can improve journeys, reduce traffic congestion and provide in-vehicle entertainment and safety services through better connectivity”.
Chris Reeves, Commercial Manager, Future Transport Technologies and Intelligent Mobility at HORIBA MIRA, said: “The completion of the traffic model is an important step forward within the project, and we’re delighted with the progress made to date.
“The project is helping to pave the way for the development and deployment of connected autonomous vehicles in the UK, and we’re proud to be working together with the UK CITE consortium on this innovative scheme.”
