NEWS
Genesis selects TomTom maps and traffic to power models in Europe driving features like Smart Cruise Control and Highway Driving Assist II .
Genesis ’ Smart Cruise Control with Machine Learning , helps vehicles to independently learn users ’ driving characteristics .
Highway Driving Assist II supports drivers in a wide range of situations , including helping drivers to merge in congested situations .
TomTom , a leading independent location technology specialist , has announced that its maps and real-time traffic services have been chosen by global luxury brand , Genesis , for its upcoming models in Europe . The Genesis G80 and GV80 , which hit European roads this summer , will become the first-ever Genesis models to use TomTom ’ s maps to support built-in navigation , smart cruise control and other advanced automated driving functions .
“ We are delighted to bring TomTom ’ s enriched maps and real-time traffic to Genesis drivers in Europe , providing them with an intuitive navigation experience and a more comfortable drive ,” said Paul Choo , Senior Vice President and Head of Electronics Tech Unit covering the Genesis brand .
Genesis models in Europe will use the enriched information from TomTom ’ s ADAS Map to support cutting-edge automated
TomTom ’ s Advanced Driver Assistance Systems ( ADAS ) Map supports these advanced features by providing highquality information on road gradient , lanes , curvature and speed limits .
This data helps Genesis models to independently change their speed if the posted limit changes and it enables them to automatically slow down and navigate freeway transition ramps or curves on highways more safely .
More high-quality degree alternatives to boost adult skills and job prospects
Adults will be able to access more , high-quality alternatives to university degrees under new measures to boost the nation ’ s skills and job prospects .
It will also create new , shorter courses for working adults in STEM subjects like engineering and manufacturing , giving those wishing to upskill or retrain greater flexibility in how and when they study .
The package will help colleges and universities invest in new equipment that will support technical studies and boost training opportunities with businesses in areas such as digital and construction .
Boosting the uptake and quality of Higher Technical Education – technical qualifications that sit between A-Levels and degrees – and supporting adults to study more flexibly throughout their lives is a key part of the government ’ s landmark reforms to post-16 education and training .
A major review of Higher Technical Education revealed these qualifications can unlock the skills employers need , can lead to well-paid jobs and help support the country to build back better from the pandemic .
Despite this , only 4 % of young people achieve a qualification at higher technical level by the age of 25 compared to the 33 % who get a degree or above .
The funding will be invested from summer 2021 to kickstart work to ensure more Higher Technical Education is on offer across the country , providing more people with high-quality alternatives to university degrees .
10 INTELLIGENTCIO EUROPE www . intelligentcio . com