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The Internet of Things (IoT) is the network of sensors and software, embedded in things, that lets objects connect with others and exchange data. This network can be applied to transportation in many ways, to provide data, and to monitor:
Electric vehiclesCurrently only two million cars run are electric, but electric cars are expected to quickly push out those powered by gas or diesel. Researchers predict that a large portion of cars, up to 90%, will be electric by 2040. If they follow this prediction, electric vehicles could reduce oil use by 21 million barrels a day, while cutting 3.2 billion tons of carbon dioxide emissions per year, equivalent to 60% of US emissions today.
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Autonomous, self-driving, vehicles have the potential to cut down on many of the problems associated with daily travel.
HyperloopThe Hyperloop is a very high-speed transportation system, conceptualized by Elon Musk in 2013. It would propel passenger or freight capsules through vacuum sealed tubes, at speeds up to 750 miles per hour. This mode of transportation would be beneficial for intercity transit, especially for the working population that commutes on a daily basis.
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