Fully self-driving cars are a few years into the future. But some of the technology that will make them possible is already here.
Hi Tech & Innovation
Sep 8, 2015
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Acura has recalled two models because the automatic emergency braking systems can malfunction and put the vehicles at risk of a collision.
Engineering
Jun 11, 2015
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A computerised braking system in development at the Department of Engineering could lead to a major improvement in lorry safety.
Engineering
Jun 3, 2015
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Four highway safety groups have asked U.S. safety regulators to require tractor-trailers and big buses to have devices that alert drivers to stopped traffic and brake the trucks if drivers don't respond.
Engineering
Feb 19, 2015
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The U.S. government's auto safety agency wants to add two automatic emergency braking devices to its list of recommended safety features for new-car buyers.
Engineering
Jan 22, 2015
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The pilot of the Virgin Galactic spaceship that tore apart over the Mojave Desert didn't know his co-pilot had prematurely unlocked its brakes, despite protocol requiring the co-pilot to announce the step.
Space Exploration
Nov 12, 2014
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An ambitious project is taking shape at Empa's Laboratory for High Performance Ceramics: ceramic brake disks for compact cars. Empa scientists have teamed up with partners from Italy, Spain and Liechtenstein to develop the ...
Engineering
Oct 3, 2014
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The 2014 Chevrolet Impala was the only non-luxury car to earn the highest safety rating in new tests of high-tech crash prevention systems.
Engineering
May 29, 2014
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General Motors added two recalls Thursday to its growing list for the year, pushing the total number of vehicles called back for fixes in 2014 to more than 8.5 million in the U.S. alone.
Engineering
May 15, 2014
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The work of a research leader at Michigan Technological University is attracting attention from Michigan's Governor as well as automotive companies around the world. Xiaodi "Scott" Huang of Michigan Tech's Department of Materials ...
Engineering
Apr 18, 2014
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