Three-wheel trucks have been quite popular in Europe and Asia for decades. Anyone who has traveled to India, the Philippines, Thailand or other Asian countries probably has ridden in an autorickshaw. These three-wheel taxis have earned the nicknames “tuk tuk” or “phat phat” because of the sound of their two-stroke engines. As fuel prices spiral upwards, three-wheelers represent a viable ... Read More »
OnStar “Stolen Vehicle Slowdown”
General Motors is adding a new capability, Stolen Vehicle Slowdown, to its OnStar in-vehicle security, communications, navigation and diagnostics system. The new feature will be available at no additional cost, starting with selected 2009 model year GM vehicles going into production in mid-year 2008. Read More »
New Lighting Technologies Can Potentially Reduce 2,300 Pedestrian Fatalities
Each year approximately 5,000 pedestrians (including bicyclists) are killed along U.S. roads -- 2,300 of them occurring at night -- and another 70,000 pedestrians are injured in traffic crashes, according to a 2003 NHTSA report. On average, a pedestrian is killed in a traffic crash every 111 minutes. Read More »
Understanding Hybrid Vehicles
"A hybrid vehicle is a vehicle with two or more energy storage systems, both of which must provide propulsion power", said Dave Hermance of Toyota Engineering and Manufacturing of North America. Read More »
New Solar Gard Automotive Window Film Hits the Market
Solar Gard Supreme and Solar Gard Ultra Performance, two new, sun-protective automotive window film lines, are now available in the United States. Read More »
9-1-1 In The Wireless World
There is a serious automobile accident. One of the first on the scene calls 9-1-1 on his cell phone. The dispatcher already knows about the crash from one vehicle's Automated Collision Notification System where deployment of the airbag triggered a call to 9-1-1. The call also provided the exact location of the accident. Read More »
Apparently, Cars Aaren’t Just for Going Places Anymore
The video-addicted youth of today can now look forward to satisfying their need for pixels from the front seat of their cars. Read More »
Goodyear Biodiesel Fuel Hose Allows Multiple Fuel Dispensement for Service Stations
Goodyear Engineered Products has introduced the first alternative fuel dispensing hose verified by Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. (UL). Read More »
Iteris Introduces Second-Generation Lane Departure Warning System for Commercial Truck Market
After years of success following the initial introduction of its award-winning Lane Departure Warning (LDW) system, Iteris Inc. (AMEX:ITI), a leader in vision-based technologies and Intelligent Transportation Systems that optimize traffic flow and enhance driver safety, today announced availability of its second-generation LDW system for the commercial truck market in the U.S. and Europe. Read More »
Personal Warmth on Planes or at Home with the Cabin Cuddler
The Cabin Cuddler was created by airline pilot Jim Levings and his wife Jennifer, to help stay warm on cold airplanes. Read More »
