Drivers to Get Live Traffic Updates from Buses Just Ahead
Today’s phone-based navigation systems provide a wealth of live traffic information to drivers. However, they still require drivers to take their eyes off the road and physically look at the phone, with predictable results- many rear-end crashes. (You’ve likely heard that taking your eyes off the road for just two
Route 66 in Missouri to Feature Roads Made from Solar Panels
Later in 2016, Missouri will lead the way in testing sections of roads made from solar panels. The panels will capture energy from the sun, and provide self-illuminating road markings and signage. Each modular panel will allow for quick repairs, an advantage over the traditional approach of repaving entire sections
Reducing Injuries to Pedestrians by Sticking Them to a Hood?
Google has patented a system designed to reduce pedestrian injuries in car-pedestrian collisions.
Next Airbags to Deploy on the Outside of Vehicles?
It’s no surprise that side impact collisions can cause great injuries to a vehicle’s occupants; their bodies are so close to the door that injuries can be much greater than even a head-on collision. To address this, vehicle manufacturers have been offering side impact airbags for years, and these are
Goodyear Working on "Intelligrip" Tires Designed for Self-Driving Vehicles
Currently in the concept phase, Goodyear’s “Intelligrip” tire employs sensors that monitor the surface conditions of the road below.
Unintentional Injuries Top the Chart in Causes of Death in the U.S.
According to the Centers for Disease Control, the leading culprit in causes of death for people age 1-44 is…
Driverless Car Pulled Over by Police
Driverless car pulled over by police in Mountain View, California surprised officer when no driver was found!
Video Rear View Mirror – New from Cadillac
Checking traffic behind you will be easier than ever, after Cadillac releases its new video rear view mirror that is actually a video projection.