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Computer may reduce run-off-the-road crashes
The U.S. DOT is testing an Intelligent Vehicle Initiative that warns drivers who are about to drift off the road, or who might lose control in an upcoming curve. More »
When will cars drive themselves?
Attempts to educate and train drivers during the past century have been something of an embarrassment. But always, underlying the apathy towards raising driver knowledge and skills levels, there's been this notion that there's only so much you can do with us intransigent and intractable humans. Now, those who feel that way have another reason to be smug about their attitude. Cars that can drive themselves are becoming reality. More »
Driverless cars hit New York streets
The recent demo of the driverless car on New York City streets is one more indication the technology is maturing. More »
1000 intelligent vehicles will roam Europe
In a massive show of cooperation between car makers, researcher, universities and other organizations, more than 1000 vehicles equipped with advanced intelligent driver assistance technologies will be tested throughout Europe over the next year More »
Technology and brainless driving
How a 20-minute patient transfer turned into an 8-hour, 400-mile odyssey by ambulance. It was a case of Satnav on, brain off More »
Satnav is a word
According to Google Trends, satnav only began to be used as a word in late 2004 More »
Bill Gates and future cars
Already, there are cars that can drive themselves. Bill Gates sees a future with cars that won't let themselves crash More »
Highways get intelligent
Minnesota's DOT and Ford are constructing an intelligent transportation system where cars will talk to the highway, and to each other. Sensing devices will collect traffic-related data from each vehicle, including driving speed, location, heading, and also several weather-related data. More »
Don't drive blind
An innovation in automobiles is helping drivers see. The new blind spot detection system uses radar sensors, and if the on-board computer senses another car or truck, an alert light will appear in the rearview mirror. More »
GPS gets a rival
The U.S. military-based GPS navigation system will soon have a rival. European Union transport ministers have just signed off on a further E450m (US$396m) funding for the Galileo system. More »
Facing delays? Just call 511
Soon travelers across the USA will be able to get local road and traffic information simply by dialing 511 on any phone. More »
"Smart buses" being tested in Pittsburgh
One hundred buses will be fitted with sensors that indicate the presence of pedestrians, passing cars, and other objects nearby. More »