On the Tangenziale of Naples, the future of mobility is taking shape: for the first time in Italy, a self-driving Maserati and a fleet of connected vehicles have tested the “Dynamic Speed Limit”, a system that advises the appropriate speed in real time to reduce traffic jams and promote safety. The system, which was created by Movyon (Aspi Group), employs sensors, cameras, and antennas to transmit data to the control center and provide vehicle directions. The project, supported by MIT and the National Center for Sustainable Mobility, seeks to transform the entire ring road into a true Smart Road. According to projections, the new system could save travel times and emissions by up to 15% while decreasing accidents by 30%. The experiment, which is being conducted in conjunction with the Federico II University and the Polytechnic University of Milan, is expected to establish a precedent in the Italian intelligent mobility landscape.
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