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NewsApril 13, 2020

VTTI to Study Autonomous Trucks in Mixed Fleets

The Virginia Tech Transportation Institute-led study will provide guidelines for integrating automated driving systems into fleets, including a demonstration involving a highly automated truck traveling cross country.

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NewsJune 7, 2017

NHTSA Honors Safety Engineering Leaders

The federal safety agency hands out awards to safety engineers from Volvo, Autoliv and the Virginia Tech Transportation Institute.

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Newsby StaffNovember 11, 2015

Connected Cars Navigate Va. Highway

Virginia Tech Transportation Institute researchers demonstrate self-driving and connected-vehicle technologies while traveling on I-395.

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NewsAugust 25, 2014

Study Explores In-Vehicle Traffic Signs

The Virginia Tech Transportation Institute launches a research project focused on the feasibility of adaptive traffic signs – an application of connected-vehicle technology.

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NewsJuly 24, 2014

Mobile Phone Use Triples Crash Risk

Drivers who use a mobile phone or other hand-held device triple their crash risk, according to a recent study by the Virginia Tech Transportation Institute (VTTI).

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NewsApril 16, 2013

Study: Driver Fatigue a Factor in 20 Percent of Crashes

A new study by the Virginia Tech Transportation Institute concludes that driver fatigue is a much more common cause of crashes than previously believed.

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NewsApril 15, 2011

Virginia Tech and OnStar Partner on In-Vehicle Navigation Study

DETROIT – Virginia Tech Transportation Institute (VTTI) and OnStar partnered to conduct a study that found voice-based telematics systems are a safer form of in-vehicle navigation.

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NewsMarch 30, 2011

Virginia Tech Launches 'Driving Healthy' Resource Network

BLACKSBURG, VA - Researchers at the Virginia Tech Transportation Institute in the Center for Truck and Bus Safety have created the "Driving Healthy" resource network for commercial motor vehicle drivers.

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NewsAugust 10, 2010

GM & Virginia Tech Partner for National Tire Research Center

BLACKSBURG, VA - General Motors is investing $5 million to help create the National Tire Research Center at Virginia Tech Transportation Institute (VTTI), designed to improve fuel economy and lower emissions.

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NewsAugust 10, 2010

GM & Virginia Tech Partner for National Tire Research Center

BLACKSBURG, VA - General Motors is investing $5 million to help create the National Tire Research Center at Virginia Tech Transportation Institute (VTTI), designed to improve fuel economy and lower emissions.

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