Udacity’s Maverick Nano Degree Program-A New Wave in Educating the Creators of Future Cars

Udacity’s “Nano Degree Program” which attracted more than 12,000 applicants, has put forth the notion that it able to “offer world-class curriculum, expert instructors, and exclusive hiring opportunities.

AmandaOct 19, 2016 11:05 PM PT

A 3D-Printed Car? Honda says it could be around the corner

Car manufacturer Honda recently cooperated with Japanese 3D printing specialist Kabuku to make an electric delivery car out of 3D printed auto parts.The car, called the Hato sablé delivery van, was unveiled at this year’s CEATEC Japan show.

ClaireOct 19, 2016 8:10 PM PT

Understanding Sensitive Moral Issues Surrounding Self-Driving Cars

In a scenario wherein both groups are on the verge of losing their lives due to mechanical failure (for example, the brakes suddenly stop working) or bad weather (causing wet, slippery roads), which one will the car’s algorithm choose?

Michael ChengOct 19, 2016 5:45 PM PT

Sensor Fusion and Vehicular Communication Systems Part II

Sensor fusion is a hot topic for autonomous vehicle developers. Exactly how can engineers get cars to “talk” with one another in an effort to maximize safety? At the forefront of this endeavor is “LTE.” For novices new to the EV engineering game, LTE systems are widely used in vehicular communications.

Jing Yi Oct 19, 2016 12:25 AM PT

Meet the "Oasis," the car with a living room

Rinspeed’s new concept car could be something special. The Swiss automobile manufacturer announced recently that it will usher in another concept car with jack-of-all-trades abilities to next year’s CES.

ClaireOct 18, 2016 11:25 PM PT

Google Self-Driving Cars Cross the Two-Million Mile Mark

Despite the sudden upswing in competition, Google still has a very large lead in the development of autonomous technology. To show its dominance over the space, the company revealed that its self-driving car program has completed over two million miles of autonomous driving on public roads.

Michael ChengOct 18, 2016 7:05 PM PT

Google Cartographer SLAM Library Now Open-Source

As mentioned in Google’s announcement, self-driving cars, automated forklifts in warehouses, robotic vacuum cleaners, and UAVs could be the areas that use the SLAM system.

AmandaOct 17, 2016 8:20 PM PT

Nevada issues nation’s first semi-autonomous driver’s license to Sam Schmidt

This past September of 2016, the Nevada state government issued Schmidt a special driver’s license, allowing him to drive in a modified 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Z06.

ClaireOct 17, 2016 7:30 PM PT

Concerned About Smart Key Hacks Try Storing Them in the Fridge

Cars with smart features, such as keyless-entry systems, are staggeringly prone to wireless hacks. In order to compromise a vehicle, thieves could theoretically initiate a relay attack by amplifying the car’s signal and tricking the car into unlocking its doors even though the actual key is far away.

Michael ChengOct 17, 2016 6:25 PM PT

Introduction of Vehicular Communications Part I

How will the vehicles of the future talk with each other? To answer that question, we must first explain that Vehicular Communication Systems are networks in which vehicles and roadside units are in fact communicating nodes busy providing each other with information

Jing Yi Oct 16, 2016 11:05 PM PT

Designer Henrik Fisker offers an EV using graphene cells

According to a later report by Reuters, Fisker said the new battery technology uses graphene to reduce charging time and extend both its range and operating life, but refuse to release more details on the new product.

ClaireOct 16, 2016 10:05 PM PT

California Faces New Obstacles in Electric Car Adoption and Sales

According to a ZEV market report, 15 percent of cars on the road in the Golden State should be hybrid or electric cars by 2025. Currently, this figure is stuck at three percent. Closing the 12-percent gap within nine years is no easy task. Without major changes to the current EV program, the Natural Resources Defense Council (in a July 2016 report) expects adoption rates to reach roughly 7.5 percent by 2025.

Michael ChengOct 16, 2016 5:30 PM PT

Karamba Security raised $2.5 million to keep cars safe from hackers

Karamba Security raised $2.5 million to keep cars safe from hackers

ClaireOct 14, 2016 10:30 PM PT

Honda patented a unique arm-equipped EV that can charge on the rails

Honda patented a unique arm-equipped EV that can charge on the rails

ClaireOct 13, 2016 6:30 PM PT

Paris Motor Show reveals automakers in new alliances driving innovation

Paris Motor Show reveals automakers in new alliances driving innovation

ClaireOct 12, 2016 6:30 PM PT

The "Chinese Uber" Didi Chuxing pushes its information security by hiring experts in US

The "Chinese Uber" Didi Chuxing pushes its information security by hiring experts in US

ClaireOct 11, 2016 7:00 PM PT

Another Tesla crashes into a tourist bus in Germany

Another Tesla crashes into a tourist bus in Germany

ClaireOct 10, 2016 6:30 PM PT

California unveils new bill allowing fully-autonomous car testing on streets

California unveils new bill allowing fully-autonomous car testing on streets

ClaireOct 09, 2016 5:00 PM PT

UPS becomes the the next participant in drone delivery

Last week, UPS kicked off trials of drone delivery — carrying a “mock” asthma inhaler in a small package, a CyPhy drone branded with UPS badging and colors successfully delivered the emergency medicine to the destination.

ClaireOct 06, 2016 6:00 PM PT

Uber self-driving cars spotted on San Francisco’s hilly roads

Uber self-driving cars spotted on San Francisco’s hilly roads

ClaireOct 05, 2016 10:25 PM PT