Webinar – Navigating the Future of Connected and Autonomous Vehicles

Greetings on behalf of the Association of Transportation Professionals of Indian Origin (ATPIO). We would like to invite you to participate in an insightful and engaging webinar that delves into the dynamic world of Connected and Autonomous Vehicles (CAVs). This event will feature three expert presentations followed by a thought-provoking panel discussion. Our distinguished speakers will explore the critical issues, challenges, emerging technologies, and future directions that are shaping the adoption of CAVs.

Webinar Title: Navigating the Future of Connected and Autonomous Vehicles
Date/Time: Oct 4, 2024 | 1:00 pm to 3:30 pm Central
Registration Link: https://bit.ly/CAVs-Webinar

Details on the presenters and presentation topics are provided below.

Connected and Automated Vehicles: Focus on Safety, Mobility, and Economic Development
Speaker: Dr. Raj Ponnaluri, Vice President, Consor Engineers
Overview: Dr. Ponnaluri will present on six major themes––Safety and Mobility, Business Plan, CAV Deployments, Research and Development, Partnerships and Industry Outreach, and Emerging Technologies.
 
Say Hello to Waymo!
Speaker: Mr. Raghuraman Balasubramanian, Staff Hardware Engineer, Waymo
Overview: Mr. Balasubramanian will provide an insider’s look at Waymo’s innovative technologies and their journey in revolutionizing autonomous driving.
 
Looking Ahead to Automated Vehicles
Speaker: Dr. Joseph Hummer, State Traffic Management Engineer, North Carolina Department of Transportation
Overview: Dr. Hummer will share insights on the major changes in the transportation industry and American society that can be expected with the widespread deployment of CAVs.

Individuals completing this webinar are eligible to receive a 1.5-hour PDH certificate. Instructions for obtaining the certificate will be presented during the webinar.
 
Please let us know if you have any questions. We are hoping to see you virtually on October 4!

Annual Meeting of the Association of Transportation Professionals of Indian Origin at 2023 TRB

Dear ATPIO Members,

We would like to invite you to the Association of Transportation Professionals of Indian Origin (ATPIO) annual meeting at the 2023 Transportation Research Board in Washington DC.

  • When: Sunday, January 08, 2023 between 5:30 PM and 7:30 PM
  • Where: TRB Annual Meeting,102B Convention Center, Washington, DC

Looking forward to seeing you all at the meeting.

3-Minute Thesis Competition: Effective Communication of Research Findings with General Audience

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Please visit the link for details of the event and this link for the rules for participation.

World Economic Forum: The Future of the Last-Mile Ecosystem

Fueled by a multitude of factors: technological advancements and rapid urbanization, e-commerce sales ratios have nearly tripled globally between 2014 and 2019. There has never been a time of greater change for the “last mile”. Consumers order more things online, expecting more control and faster deliveries. This desire is currently satisfied by an increasing number of delivery vehicles, with an estimated 36% increase in these vehicles among the top 100 global cities by 2030. Consequently, emissions from delivery traffic will increase by 32% and congestion will rise by over 21%, equaling an additional 11 minutes of commute time for each passenger every day.

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