Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) Market Forecasts, 2014 - 2020

The increasing number of mega cities and the population growth in developed and developing countries has increased the importance of deploying an intelligent transport system (ITS). ITS system constitutes both, road transport and an efficient metro/underground rail system. ITS involves the revamp of overall technological aspects such as GPS, Carrier Access for Land Mobiles (CALM), Dedicated Short Range Communication (DSRC) etc. Globally, the concerned government departments understand the importance of implementing an efficient ITS system, which is an important driving factor for the market growth.

Automated Fare Collection System for Seamless Transit Transactions

Convenience factor associated with automated fare collection system, for both agency and riders, acts as the trump card in public transit market.

Recent installations of automated fare collection system for public transit facilities, have been a shot-in-the-arm for converting ridership volumes into financial revenues. Contemporary vendors present exemplary modular, open solutions catering to operational needs and revenue growth objectives.

Various units add up to provide a networked and distributed system, compliant to set industry standards. Transit agencies gain cost-effective assistance that aids transportation device management, handling process data for devices, processing transaction history for fee settlements, placing charges and revenue as per operator allocation, and establishing an interface between functional tiers.

More than infotainment: Panasonic on self-driving cars and Tesla’s battery factory

The company is working on new human-machine interfaces for the car.

Everyone wants a slice of the self-driving car market, and we can now add electronics giant Panasonic to that list. Tom Gebhardt, head of Panasonic's US automotive division spelled out the company's plans in an interview with Automotive News. He said that Panasonic has ideas about the way we interact with autonomous cars, which the company will develop out of its expertise with infotainment systems.

The company is also working closely with Tesla on the battery "Gigafactory" in Nevada, which will be key to Tesla's ability to deliver almost 400,000 Model 3 electric vehicles to those in that gigantic queue of preorders. Gebhardt wasn't able to put a number on Panasonic's contribution to the factory—apparently that's down to Tesla—but he said that the company would "do what we need to do to assure supply."

GeoOrbital Wheel adds an electric motor to your bike in 60 seconds

I enjoy riding my bike around town. I don't do it often enough, but when I do, it's nice to be able to travel around, get some breeze in my face, and just enjoy being outside. Of course, sometimes I just want to enjoy that without all of the hard work of pedaling up a big hill. There are two ways around that: I can either plan my route to avoid any hills, or I can get a little assistance.

How To Determine If You Can Trust Cloud Security

Will 2016 be the year security stops being a reason to avoid public clouds? Because, face it, by now established cloud vendors have likely invested more in security than you can hope to duplicate in-house. But when you’re used to pulling your own security levers, how do you let go of some of that control?

What we need is the cloud security version of a trust fall.

You may have taken part in this team-building exercise: You fall backward into the arms of a coworker while trusting that they’ll catch you before your khakis-clad behind hits the ground. It’s easier to take that plunge when your colleagues have given you reasons to trust them: They step up when you need a hand at work, they have built a solid reputation, they have your back when things go awry.

Global Photonic Sensors Market set to reach $18 Billion by 2021

The global photonic sensors market is expected to reach $18 Billion by 2021, at a CAGR of 17.7 per cent, according to a new market report from Allied Market Research.

The main factors driving growth in this market include the need for enhanced safety and security solutions, better alternatives for conventional technology, and increasing adoption of wireless sensing technology, it said in the report, titled World Photonic Sensors Market Opportunities and Forecasts, 2014-2021.

source : http://www.electrooptics.com/news/news_story.php?news_id=2519

Currently, North America dominates the global photonic sensors market, according to the research, owing to wide-ranging applications of photonic sensors in the region. However, the report forecasts that Asia-Pacific will be the fastest growing region during 2016-2021, with Japan being the forerunner in the development of advanced photonic technology.

This Water Purifier Generates Electricity And Creates Wi-Fi Connections

Watly is part of Telegraph Tech's Startup Saturday series. Every week, we will be profiling a British entrepreneur or startup inventing world-first products or solving gnarly problems using innovative tech.

Imagine a machine that can turn contaminated water from a river, ocean or even sewage into drinking water, while at the same time generating enough electricity to power itself with surplus, and connecting everywhere within a kilometre radius to Wi-Fi.

Another Report Forecasts Shale Market Reaching Over $104 Billion by 2020

Despite current difficulties caused by low crude and natural gas prices, some analysts believe that global shale gas market is set to grow  exponentially within the next four years. According to a recent report from Allied Market Research, global shale industry is to reach $104.1 billion by 2020, registering a CAGR of 9.3 percent during the forecast period (2014 – 2020). The predictions are almost identical to those made by Zion Research back in January, when they predicted a growth resulting in USD 105 billion in 2020, again, growing at a CAGR of around 9 percent between 2015 and 2020.

Robotic Roaches May Be The Future Of Earthquake Rescue

Believe it or not, we may soon find ourselves thankful for the mighty cockroach’s ability to get through the tiniest of cracks to just about anywhere it darned likes. Inspired by roaches’ ultra-flexible yet incredibly strong bodies, researchers at the University of California, Berkeley’s Department of Integrative Biology have developed a prototype for an insect-like rescue robot that could safely seek out humans in the kind of chaotic rubble that earthquakes and other disasters leave behind.

Growth Projected for Meat Substitute Market

Beef tacos, spicy miso chicken, cottage pie, cabbage rolls, chicken coconut curry, Swedish meatballs – all recipes from around the globe with a focus on meat. But as the consumer mindset continues to shift for food to incorporate into healthy lifestyles, the demand for meat substitutes is projected to increase.

Shale Gas Consumption is Estimated to Grow at CAGR 12.6%

A new report published by Allied Market Research, titled, “World Shale Gas Market - Opportunities and Forecasts, 2014 - 2022,” states that the global shale gas would grow at CAGR of 14.4% during 2015 and 2022. In North America, most of the shale gas is consumed in power generation applications which accounted for about 36% in 2015.