Tag: Vehicle

Cars that park themselves and automatically convoy with other cars could reduce congestion and emissions.

Several automakers are developing technology to let cars drive themselves, mainly as a way to make driving more convenient and improve safety. But it could also significantly reduce gasoline consumption, says Nady Boules, the director of GM's Electrical and Controls Integration Lab.

Responsible recycling is as close as your own driveway

(NC)Finding ways to divert harmful waste from our landfills is a constant concern for Canadians. Many times, we forget that recycling goes beyond household items and in fact spills into our driveways with some of the largest polluters out there our vehicles. While paper, metal cans, glass bottles and plastic are the most commonly recycled household items in Canada, vehicles can be recycled just as easily through Retire Your Ride, Canada's national vehicle recycling program.

Some years ago, the wireless phenomenon came about, and nowadays people cannot go without it. Some cannot even imagine what daily life would be like without wireless communication! Wireless is continuously being developed, and companies such as SK Telecom presented applications during the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, that caused amazement. According to SK Telecom, this is just a smart example of well thought-out wireless technology. The so-called Mobile in Vehicle application makes it possible to start your car with your smartphone, or even perform diagnostics or diverse functions.