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A vision for interior sensing. This sounds obvious - interior sensing should interact with drivers and occupants only when it needs to, and do so in ways that continue to promote good experience & safer outcomes. Take good theory, safety frameworks and policy ideas, work with the right people, and the result is a path forward. Here's a summary of our ideas being presented at the 9th International Conference on Driver Distraction and Inattention (Session 7 Driver Monitoring under 'Detailed Program'): https://lnkd.in/gY9Jp8qy Mark Young Transportation Research Group, University of Southampton Adriano Palao Bernal Euro NCAP - For Safer Cars, Vans & Trucks Michael Fitzharris Monash University Accident Research Centre (MUARC) Rikard Fredriksson Trafikverket Seeing Machines

Thriving in the dual world of academia and personal aspirations! Balancing the challenges of engineering with unwavering commitment to my dream.

Check out these great courses that are offered through Sustainable Technologies Evaluation Program (STEP) , W Booth School of Engineering Practice and Technology, McMaster University, and Beyond21 Academy! We have some of the best green infrastructure instructors in Ontario 😁 #sustainability #greeninfrastructure #lowimpactdevelopment #operationandmaintenance #conservation #waterresources #stormwater

The EV training investment, exemplified. https://ow.ly/BCCU50R8tiw

Super inspirational First Key note at EBACE. We have come a long way. From Bouyancy principles to speed and lift. It was only in 1903 that the wright brothers took off, before 1930s we were using unpressurised cabins and flying through the weather. Now we soar above the weather, what was deemed impossible is now possible. Did you know an Americas sailing boat cup ship yard built the lightest plane solar impulse? That plane went around the world. 🌍 they printed carbon eight times lighter than paper. Aviation and innovation came from yachting in this occasion. It’s important to think outside of the box. Just think where we will go next? What are you innovating? There’s no such word as can’t! Achieve the impossible! #Takeitfurther #Innovation #Mindset #Solarimpulse #Shipyard ##yachting #Aviation #innovative #thinkoutsideofthebox #Future #Science #Technology #Creativity #exploration #Success #Future #Futurethinking #Energy #Solar #betheimpulse #Dream #Hydrogen #Sustainable #Technology

Cummins Inc. Purdue University …”Essentially, construction crews will install electromagnetic coils underneath the pavement that will allow electric vehicles with a receiver to charge up their batteries while driving over the test site. The technology is similar to how some smartphones use magnetic fields to wirelessly charge when placed on a charging pad. While similar projects have been done in other states and countries, the Indiana project has been billed as the first aimed at charging both heavy-duty and passenger electric vehicles while traveling at highway speeds, which requires higher power levels, according to Purdue. Officials said they hope the project will contribute to the development of electrified highways that could help curb greenhouse gas emissions in the transportation sector, which accounted for 29% of total U.S. greenhouse gas emissions in 2021, according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.#… #wirelesscharging

This summer marked a significant achievement in sustainable engineering as students from Polytechnique Montréal Montreal showcased their ingenuity by developing and racing a solar-powered car, the Esteban 11. Their dedication paid off spectacularly, with the team winning two prestigious U.S. races: the Formula Sun Grand Prix and the American Solar Challenge, outperforming top engineering programs like MIT and Georgia Tech. The Esteban 11, the result of two-and-a-half years of relentless effort, represents the future of clean transportation. Equipped with five square meters of solar panels and a battery capable of lasting up to 700 kilometers, the vehicle demonstrates the immense potential of solar energy in powering our journeys. Remarkably, the car charges as it drives, allowing it to maintain motion under optimal conditions indefinitely. This project wasn't a class assignment; rather, it was a labor of love and commitment from students passionate about driving innovation in renewable energy. Their success highlights the possibilities of solar power and sets a powerful example of what can be achieved when bright minds collaborate with a shared vision. #SolarPower #Innovation #SustainableEnergy #RenewableEnergy #CleanTech #EngineeringExcellence #PolytechniqueMontreal #SolarCars #FutureOfTransportation #GreenEnergy https://lnkd.in/gZNmmM3i

Propane school buses provide cost and emissions savings, with a carbon intensity of 79 vs. electric's 130. But as mandates push for zero-emission vehicles, electric buses are becoming more common. With districts like Eastern Carver and Malone Central blending propane and electric, the future of sustainable school transport is evolving. Learn more by following the link: https://lnkd.in/eb_cdk2y

The International Masters in Civil Engineering (ICME) program is a newly introduced master's program in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of Windsor (UWindsor Engineering). It is a dual-degree, two-year program with a unique opportunity to study in Udine, Italy. I am working on a project on Distracted Driving with Dr. Chris Lee (Professor at the University of Windsor) and Dr. Nicola Baldo (Professor at the University of Udine). Thank you, Naomi Pelkey, for interviewing us and creating an amazing video summary of the project! Video link: https://lnkd.in/e2YZU_uS (or see below) Excerpt from the interview by Naomi Pelkey:  Distracted driving is a worldwide problem, says professor Chris Lee, and preventing it is of global importance for improved road safety. “There has been a startling rise in the number of fatal and seriously injured collisions linked to the widespread use of electronic gadgets in automobiles,” he says. Dr. Lee, a professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, and Master’s student Larissa Dushime are collaborating with civil engineering professor Nicola Baldo at the University of Udine to compare driver behaviours in Canada and Italy. Fuelled by a $25,000 NSERC Alliance International Catalyst Grant, the research team will observe driver behaviour under various distracting environments — music, cell phone use, navigation systems — and analyze how they relate to driver characteristics and affect safety. The analysis will lead to better understanding of cultural traits to create in-car warning systems that are more appropriate for the unique circumstances of each nation.