Next-generation telematics solutions are driven by the mature and recently employed intelligent transportation systems (ITSs), which are assisted by integration and rapid collaboration with information communication technology (ICT) markets as well as the automotive industry. ITSs are a rising technology and include many aspects. For ITSs, smart vehicles and wireless communications are promising technologies that may improve driving safety, reduce traffic congestion, and support information services in vehicles; further, green life for a blue planet is our ultimate goal. Despite the recent global economic downturn that has negatively affected the automobile industry, active research continues in these areas, and new technical challenges have emerged that demand research and development. Dedicated short-range communication (DSRC) exemplifies these challenges because wireless communication techniques have become significant and relevant for vehicular environments. The direct link between clean mobility and ITSs includes less gasoline consumption and toxic gas emission. Thus, to maximize ITS efficiency, the population that adopts ITSs for daily transportation should increase as much as possible. To achieve this goal, the ITS design should not be limited by technique; the "user-centric" notion is the most important requirement and should be considered.

Chapter Contents:

• 8.1 ITS: intelligent transportation system and intelligent total solution
• 8.1.1 The history of ITSs and vehicle communication as well as its future
• 8.1.2 Related research and conventional technologies
• 8.2 Boundless, seamless, limitless
• 8.2.1 ITS scenario and player roles
• 8.2.2 Bridging all transportation methods
• 8.3 Business model and solutions
• 8.3.1 Conventional ITS architecture
• 8.3.2 Business model generation
• 8.4 Key technology
• 8.4.1 Connected automated vehicle
• 8.4.2 Wireless communication
• 8.4.3 Clean energy and energy management
• 8.5 Conclusion
• References

Inspec keywords: vehicular ad hoc networks; mobility management (mobile radio); business communication; automobile industry; intelligent transportation systems

Other keywords: wireless communications; user-centric notion; ITS; DSRC; dedicated short-range communication; green life; vehicular environments; gasoline consumption; next-generation telematics solutions; daily transportation; clean mobility; toxic gas emission; intelligent transportation systems; global economic downturn; smart vehicles; ICT markets; automotive industry; information communication technology markets

Subjects: Mobile radio systems; Network management