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Ford Cruises Into Silicon Valley, Revs Up Work On Wired Wheels

Ford is hoping to jump-start a new race in automative mobile tech by way of an outpost in the heart of the nation's tech innovation district--a research lab in Silicon Valley that will help it make better cars and better friends.READ»

Cars Are Horrible Mobile Tech Devices, So Why Are Pandora, MOG Hitching Rides?

Pandora's Tim Westergren and MOG's David Hyman agree that automobiles are slow, fractured, and generally a pain the tailpipe for web-powered services like theirs. And yet there's nowhere they'd rather be. Here's why.READ»

What The Auto Industry Can Teach Us About The EU's Airline Emissions Trading System

In January, the European Union's Emissions Trading System--the largest carbon market for greenhouse gases--plans to forcefully enroll any airline that stops in Europe. Airlines are livid and warning of increased ticket prices. But as the history of fuel-economy standards in the automobile industry shows, today's environmental obstruction is tomorrow's common sense.READ»

An Alternative To Plastic, Grown From Mushrooms

Evocative is taking on non-biodegradable and toxic polystyrene by mixing agricultural products with a fungus. It is already working with Dell and Steelcase on packaging materials, and with Ford on bumpers and side doors. But can it compete when it has to grow a product instead of churning it out from a factory?READ»

It's Hard Out There For A Transportation Entrepreneur (But It Doesn't Have To Be)

To really get innovation we need to look at electric batteries in cars as distributed sources of energy for the grid that just happen to be on four wheels. READ»

Toyota's New Steering Wheel Knows If You're Having A Heart Attack

With a built-in ECG, the new wheel could stop the cars of people under distress, and also serve as a mini-checkup every time you turn the keys.READ»

What Sound Should Electric Cars Make?

To help prevent pedestrian accidents, otherwise silent electric cars must emit a noise while they drive. What noise? It's up to carmakers. Ford has presented us with some potential options. Behold, the sweet, sweet music of the Spaceship engine. READ»

30 Second MBA: Has What It Means To Be A Leader Changed?

Making Plastic More Than Disposable: The Next Great Brand Challenge?

Plastic is one of the great inventions of the 20th Century. But is it a half-formed innovation? We need to push the innovation of plastic further, and throw the current brand of plastic in the recycling bin. READ»

Robots With Laser Vision, Ford's New $100M Investment [Video]

Ford's new army of laser-sighted robots has the very benevolent aim of reducing wind noise in your next car.READ»

Why Best Buy Is Pulling The Plug On (Most) Electric Scooters And Motorcycles

No one is buying them because of charging confusion. Is there a future for electric two-wheelers sold as personal electronics?READ»

Meet The Winners Of "American Idol"

Finale viewers might furiously text their votes for Scotty McCreery and Lauren Alaina, but Coke and Ford have been Idol champs for 10 years. Here's how the brands have fused themselves to Fox’s pop star machine. READ»

In The Future, Your Car Will Be More Plant Than Machine

Ford is using organically derived materials all over their cars. Why? Because oil is too expensive.READ»

Will Electric Cars Be The Next Red/Blue Divide?

A new ranking of cities' electric car infrastructures shows that EVs might be a blue state kind of ride.READ»