Tag: automobiles

Road Tolls Hacked

By Duncan Graham-Rowe | 08/25/2008 | 9 Comments

A researcher claims that toll transponders can be cloned, allowing drivers to pass for free.

Champion Robot Car Declared

By Kate Greene | 11/05/2007 | 0 Comments

Carnegie Mellon's computer-laden Chevy Tahoe wins the Urban Challenge and takes home the $2 million prize.

Prelude to a Robot Race

By Kate Greene | 11/02/2007 | 0 Comments

On Saturday, 11 autonomous vehicles designed by the best roboticists in the world will compete for a $2 million prize in the Urban Challenge.

A Carbon-Free, Stackable Rental Car

By Michael Patrick Gibson | 11/01/2007 | 40 Comments

An MIT group hopes that its foldable electric vehicles will cut pollution, and ease congestion.

Foiling Carpool-Lane Cheaters

By Tom Mashberg | 10/11/2007 | 8 Comments

A new infrared system can tell people from decoys.

Flying Car About to Take Off?

By Michael Patrick Gibson | 10/10/2007 | 21 Comments

An aeronautic startup looks to complete a prototype of its roadworthy aircraft within a year.

A Land Rover That Drives Itself

By Kate Greene | 10/03/2007 | 1 Comment

MIT's robotic car is headed to California to compete in DARPA's upcoming Urban Challenge.

A Better Way to Make Hydrogen?

By Kevin Bullis | 09/05/2007 | 19 Comments

A Purdue researcher claims aluminum alloys could make fuel-cell vehicles practical.

Keeping Drunks off the Road

By John Borland | 08/07/2007 | 2 Comments

Nissan unveils new technologies that can identify drunk or drowsy drivers.

Plug-in Hybrids Get Green Grades

By Kevin Bullis | 07/24/2007 | 25 Comments

Overall, plug-in cars are a plus for the environment, despite the fact that they would increase the demand for electricity.

A Smarter Car

By Clark Boyd | 07/06/2007 | 9 Comments

IBM wants to improve communication between cars, roads, and drivers.

Stanford's New Driverless Car

By Kate Greene | 06/15/2007 | 11 Comments

Junior the autonomous car passes an initial round of tests in preparation for DARPA's Urban Challenge, slated for later this year.

New Batteries Readied for GM's Electric Vehicle

By Kevin Bullis | 06/07/2007 | 50 Comments

The technologies behind the battery packs for the GM Volt are being tested and could be ready within a year.

Running Cars on Hydrogen Made from Starch

By Kevin Bullis | 05/25/2007 | 26 Comments

A new way to make hydrogen from corn or potatoes could make fuel-cell vehicles more practical.

Mapping Traffic Flow

By Brittany Sauser | 05/24/2007 | 6 Comments

New trafficking software will enable drivers to find the quickest route to their final destination.