SolaRoad bike path is more powerful than expected
The SolaRoad bike path is a big success not only with bike-riders but with energy users. The bike road embedded with solar panels generated over
Month: May 2015
Self-driving cars are prone to accidents by humans
Drivers are not perfect, even the self-driving cars zipping around California. State law requires that all accidents in licensed self-driving cars must get be reported
MobileEye eyes more contracts with automakers & higher earnings
Mobileye, the supplier of camera ADAS systems for self driving and safety systems reported it has two contracts for EyeQ4 chips to be standard equipment
Connected car alliances: Fiat/Tesla/Apple/Google & Mazda/Toyota
This weekend, there are some interesting reports of automakers seeking or forming alliances. FCA CEO Sergio Marchionne revealed he met with potential partners in California
Volvo electrifies buses with charging outlets and Wi-Fi
Volvo’s new electric bus is being tested in traffic in Gothenburg before its official premiere on June 15. The electric buses use less energy and
How to choose the best tires for the cheapest deals
Tires are an important part of your car, they touch the ground and affect the ride, gas efficiency and safety. Buying tires can be confusing.
Connected car tech saves kids, pups & grandmas from heat + adds Wi-Fi & remote
AT&T at the Innovation Showcase in New York is showing new connected car technology as well as promoting AT&T developer services and APIs. In Palo
Connected car app updates: Audiobooks CarPlay, Automatic Apple Watch, VZW Lyft, Plugshare, My Carfax & ChildSafe
There are many ways to connect your car through apps. When the Apple Watch was launched there were several Apple Watch apps and more Apple
INRIX connected car driving intelligence for roads, retail & ads
INRIX announced a new analytics platform to help users understand data from the connected car for urban planning, retail site selection and advertising measurement. INRIX
Self-driving autonomous truck Vegas-style: Freightliner Inspiration
What happens in Vegas doesn’t stay in Vegas when it’s the news of the first autonomous big rig tractor trailer truck to hit the road
Connected car tech wanted to control teens, new training available
Recently, there have been many programs and apps to monitor teens driving. The new 2016 Chevy Malibu has teen training and monitoring technology. Hyundai Blue
Harman infotains, navigates & CarPlays for BMW, Daimler, Ford, Fiat Chrysler & Hyundai
HARMAN audio infotainment and navigation systems will be available in many luxury cars and more. Harman announced that is has new orders from BMW, Daimler