News tagged with driving experience

Google defends privacy plan to US lawmakers

Google, facing pressure from US lawmakers over a new privacy policy, said Tuesday it remains committed to protecting consumer data as it creates a "seamless and easy" Web experience.

Technology / Internet

created Jan 31, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Ford’s Cloud-Connected car, the Evos Concept, to make North American debut at 2012 CES

The stunning Ford Evos Concept car will make its first appearance in North America as the centerpiece of Ford’s display at the 2012 International CES in Las Vegas, Jan. 10-13, 2012. The Evos Concept ...

Technology / Engineering

created Nov 14, 2011 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

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

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

Fujitsu develops wide-area traffic simulator featuring virtual driving experience

Fujitsu Laboratories Limited today announced the development of a wide-area traffic simulation system that reproduces in real-time the behavior of tens of thousands of vehicles located across a wide area of ...

Technology / Engineering

created Dec 06, 2010 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Elderly drivers' ability to detect hazards doesn't degrade with age: study

A new study from the Human Factors Safety Laboratory at Ben-Gurion University of the Negev (BGU) indicates that advanced age does not affect older drivers' ability to perceive hazards and that older drivers are more sensitive ...

Other Sciences / Social Sciences

created May 26, 2010 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

The internet of cars

(PhysOrg.com) -- An internet of cars promises a road system designed around cooperative technology enabling each element of the traffic system -- cars, drivers, traffic lights, signs -- to cooperate proactively ...

Technology / Engineering

created Mar 22, 2010 | popularity 4 / 5 (6) | comments 8 | with audio podcast

Study shows texting while driving can be deadly

A new study confirms what most people already know: sending text messages and driving are a potentially lethal combination.

Medicine & Health / Health

created May 04, 2009 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 4