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Tag: automobilesA researcher claims that toll transponders can be cloned, allowing drivers to pass for free. Carnegie Mellon's computer-laden Chevy Tahoe wins the Urban Challenge and takes home the $2 million prize. 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 An MIT group hopes that its foldable electric vehicles will cut pollution, and ease congestion. A new infrared system can tell people from decoys. An aeronautic startup looks to complete a prototype of its roadworthy aircraft within a year. A Better Way to Make Hydrogen? A Purdue researcher claims aluminum alloys could make fuel-cell vehicles practical. Nissan unveils new technologies that can identify drunk or drowsy drivers. Plug-in Hybrids Get Green Grades Overall, plug-in cars are a plus for the environment, despite the fact that they would increase the demand for electricity. IBM wants to improve communication between cars, roads, and drivers. 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 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 A new way to make hydrogen from corn or potatoes could make fuel-cell vehicles more practical. New trafficking software will enable drivers to find the quickest route to their final destination. Lithium-Ion Batteries That Don't Explode A new material prevents overheating, making lithium-ion batteries safer for use in vehicles. |
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