News tagged with cruise controls

Electric cars rolling out

(PhysOrg.com) -- Electric vehicles are far from new, but we are still a long way from electric cars being the norm. Now two new electric cars may bring that goal a step closer.

Technology / Energy & Green Tech

created Dec 16, 2009 | popularity 4.3 / 5 (16) | comments 7 weblog

Google in talks with insurers about self-driving car

A leader of Google Inc.'s driverless car project said Wednesday that the company is in discussions with major auto insurance companies about the implications of integrating its technology into real-world vehicles.

Technology / Hi Tech & Innovation

created Apr 26, 2012 | popularity 4.3 / 5 (8) | comments 10

Porsche is developing a system for a self-driving car, no pedal pressing needed

(PhysOrg.com) -- How much of the driving experience are you willing to give up to the computer in your car? Are you OK with cruise control? Anti-lock brakes? Skid control systems? How about taking your feet ...

Technology / Hi Tech & Innovation

created Jun 30, 2011 | popularity 3.8 / 5 (8) | comments 5 | with audio podcast weblog

Volkswagen announces 'Temporary Auto Pilot' with advanced features

(PhysOrg.com) -- Volkswagen, as part of the European wide research project HAVEit, has announced the Temporary Auto Pilot (TAP), a set of features added to a car that aids in speed control, lane-assist and ...

Technology / Hi Tech & Innovation

created Jun 27, 2011 | popularity 3.8 / 5 (5) | comments 9 | with audio podcast report

McAfee warns of hacker threat to autos

Cars made smarter with Internet technology are zooming into perilous hacker territory, according to a report by US computer security giant McAfee.

Technology / Other

created Sep 07, 2011 | popularity 3.7 / 5 (3) | comments 5

Scientists develop method for verifying safety of computer-controlled devices

Researchers at Carnegie Mellon University's School of Computer Science have developed a new method for systematically identifying bugs in aircraft collision avoidance systems, high-speed train controls and other complex, ...

Technology / Computer Sciences

created Apr 20, 2009 | popularity 2 / 5 (3) | comments 1