Jack-knifing is a major cause of devastation in a road traffic accident involving articulated trucks. Researchers in Greece have now designed a device to prevent this often lethal action of such vehicles. Writing in the International ...
Engineering
Aug 29, 2012
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In just 10 years or so, Japanese motorists may be traveling around comfortably, free from traffic jams and accidents, in a vehicle that drives itself.
Hi Tech & Innovation
Jul 5, 2012
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Researchers in India are developing a new technology that will prevent truck drivers and other road users from using their cell phones while driving. The technology based on RFIDs could also be integrated with police traffic ...
Engineering
Jul 5, 2012
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Technicians from Madrid City Council and a team of Pole and Spanish researchers have analysed the density and intensity of traffic on Madrid's M30 motorway (Spain) throughout the day. By applying mathematical algorithms, ...
Mathematics
Jun 22, 2012
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City centers could become virtually car-free over the next 20 years under new plans proposed by University of Leeds transport researchers.
Energy & Green Tech
Oct 20, 2011
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Huge, slimy snails from Africa have overrun a Miami-area town and the US government said Tuesday a potent pesticide is the best way to get rid of their exploding numbers.
Ecology
Oct 12, 2011
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Driver-assistance systems help prevent accidents. Quite simply, the more a car knows about its surroundings, the more intelligently it can respond to them. Researchers have now developed an optical sensor for the windshield ...
Engineering
Jul 19, 2011
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Fewer accidents, less fuel consumption, and fewer traffic jams: Autonomous, computer-controlled vehicles have many advantages in road traffic. In particular, if many cars join to form long convoys. On May 14 and 15, 2011, ...
Engineering
May 11, 2011
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Thugs and fires are obvious threats for police and firefighters, but traffic accidents also pose a serious danger for first responders.
Engineering
Mar 23, 2011
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Closely contested major sporting events are followed by a significant increase in traffic fatalities for fans of the winning team, according to new research from North Carolina State University. It turns out there may be ...
Economics & Business
Mar 8, 2011
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