News tagged with cruise controls
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.
Sep 07, 2011 |
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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
Jun 30, 2011 |
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Volkswagen announces 'Temporary Auto Pilot' with advanced features
(PhysOrg.com) -- Volkswagen, as part of the European wide research project HAVEit, has announced the Temporary Auto Pilot (TAP), a set of features added to a car that aids in speed control, lane-assist and ...
Technology / Hi Tech & Innovation
Jun 27, 2011 |
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New methods keep bugs out of software for self-driving cars
Driver assistance technologies, such as adaptive cruise control and automatic braking, promise to someday ease traffic on crowded routes and prevent accidents. Proving that these automated systems will work as intended is ...
Jun 21, 2011 |
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Cruise ship norovirus outbreak highlights how infections spread
Norovirus is the leading cause of acute gastroenteritis in the United States and is estimated to cause nearly 21 million cases annually. It is highly transmissible through person-to-person contact and contaminated food, ...
Mar 23, 2011 |
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Electric cars rolling out
(PhysOrg.com) -- Electric vehicles are far from new, but we are still a long way from electric cars being the norm. Now two new electric cars may bring that goal a step closer.
Technology / Energy & Green Tech
Dec 16, 2009 |
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Scientists develop method for verifying safety of computer-controlled devices
Researchers at Carnegie Mellon University's School of Computer Science have developed a new method for systematically identifying bugs in aircraft collision avoidance systems, high-speed train controls and other complex, ...
Technology / Computer Sciences
Apr 20, 2009 |
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