Milestones
- 2010
- Results of the CCIT (California Center for Innovative Transportation) study using Paramics concluded that "A Mergex scenario can sustain traffic demand as high as 2800 v/h. Compared to a non-Mergex scenario, this is roughly a 50% improvement, which is very promising." It is anticipated that the second generation software using dynamic control algorithms will demonstrate even higher levels of improvement for highly congested traffic conditions.
First prototype system was successfully tested at an indoor track facility using naïve drivers. A full-scale test at highway speeds is being planned for 4Q 2010 at an airport facility in Southern California.
2009
Design and build of the prototype was completed in 4Q. A joint study with CCIT (California Center for Innovative Transportation) using Paramics, a widely accepted transportation software package, was initiated to quantify the traffic management improvements offered by Mergex.
International PCT patent applications were also filed.
2008
Proof-of-concept trials were conducted on a simulator using a fully instrumented vehicle driven by randomly selected subjects; results demonstrated a high level of compliance. First public presentation of Mergex concept was made to an ITS audience in 4Q
First round of seed investment obtained from private investor in 3Q.
