Researchers help to make cars smarter

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Sandia researcher Chris Forsythe foreground and companion drive a modified military vehicle as part of an experiment with smart cars. Credit: SNL
Sandia researcher Chris Forsythe, foreground, and companion drive a modified military vehicle as part of an experiment with smart cars. Credit: SNL

Cars already automatically lock doors when they sense motion and turn on warning lights if they detect potential engine problems. But they are about to get smarter.


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