Is it a bird, or a plane, or…? No it’s not Superman! It’s a flying car! Thousands of residents of Oshkosh, Wisconsin were surprised to see the vehicle soaring overhead. Known as the Transition, it is Boston-based Terrafugia’s real-life flying car. An airplane that can take off just minutes after being street legal, the Transition …
There are quite a few of these types of technologies available on the market. Those of you who rent or drive different cars might appreciate a new patent filing from the folks at Apple. Published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, a patent application called “Automatic configuration of self-configurable environments describes a way to …
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We all know that it is dangerous to talk and text while driving, much less do anything more intensive on our phones. We also know that the majority of accidents that result from these types of distractions occur in the late teens. So, would it help to have a way to monitor your car (and …
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It seems here recently there have been a few releases of products that offer a HUD (head-up display) that is reflected, or projected, on the windshield. The Garmin Head-Up Display is no different. It intends to reduce driver distraction by projecting GPS information onto the windshield and in the line of sight. Setup is largely …
We’ve all had that panicky moment when we go to get in our car and realize the door is locked. Not a problem unless your keys are in the seat or the ignition – or much worse, the car is running! The good news is that if you have a General Motors car and have …
City dwellers know how crazy-making it can be to endlessly hunt for a parking space, especially those in the most crowded cities, like Seoul and Tokyo. The Korean Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) has revealed an electric-vehicle prototype designed to fold up to save parking space. Imagine a metal armadillo, that, instead …
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With the advent of self-driving cars comes big changes in entertainment. A constant network connection means passengers can watch streaming video, listen to podcasts, or download games, and self-driving can cars let drivers have fun, too. More productivity-minded people can work on the way to or from the office. The best part about all of …
There are many types of network technologies that could come into play when designing a self-driving vehicle, especially as companies decide how best to use the electromagnetic spectrum. In addition to smart phone technology and the typical “G” network from the service provider, Sigfox, a French company, covers long distances at very high bandwidths (ultranarrowband …
Sigfox and ZigBee: Innovative technology in vehicle communication Read More »