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GM's Wireless Safety Net Warns Drivers About Dangerous Situations

Using a combination of signals from all over the road, a new system takes cars a step closer to being able to automatically react to conditions in front of them.READ»

The Traffic Problems That Will Disappear When Vehicles Can Talk To Each Other

Cars that communicate can solve serious problems on the road-- like traffic in dangerous conditions, rubbernecking at accidents, and EVs running out of juice. The Department of Transportation's Connected Vehicle Technology Challenge winners show us how.READ»

To the Rescue: A Swarm of Tiny Helicopters

When disaster strikes, rescue and survey teams sprint to the site, trying to find survivors and survey the damage. German scientists have invented a a better, quicker way to do the job: By using a swarm of mini helicopters to ...READ»