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Fraunhofer researchers develop radar with 360° vision

Green Car Congress

Increasing connectivity of production systems in “smart” industry 4.0 Currently, laser scanners are used to monitor the danger zone around machinery, and to stop the machine as soon as a person enters the zone. However, optical sensors do not always achieve reliable results under changing light conditions.

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A Girls’ Trip to Costa Rica. But With No Phones, Did It Happen?

Baua Electric

I had wondered if a vacation without my phone would reprogram my iPhone-addled brain, whether it might deepen the connections I made or improve my travel experiences. Companies targeting younger travelers, like FTLO, G Adventures , Flashpack and others, aren’t touting their ability to get you to a place, but the connection they can deliver.

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Ford Smart Mobility shifts from research to implementation; company announces new programs, next areas of focus

Green Car Congress

Ford Smart Mobility is the company’s plan to deliver the next level in connectivity, mobility, autonomous vehicles, the customer experience and big data; the initial stage was the creation of 25 mobility experiments across the globe. In many cities, driving a personal vehicle from home to work is not feasible. —Mark Fields.

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Where Minus 35 Is Perfect Weather to Get Outside

Baua Electric

After taking the “Sourtoe Oath,” initiates drink a shot of whiskey (“Most club members prefer Yukon Jack ,” the saloon advises) garnished with a preserved human toe. Over the years, the club has acquired 25 toes (all donated). Dickson said, referring to the green curtains of light waving above.

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Road Test: 2023 Volkswagen Taos SEL 4Motion

Clean Fleet Report

The rack and pinion electric power steering was too light for our liking, even though it was progressive, tightening (or becomes heavier) on the open road, While lighter in town. The front end has rounded edges with LED lighting on all trim levels (the SEL gets dynamic cornering headlights). All the connections–and knobs!

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“Charging Station” — Is That the Location or the “Charger”?

EV Adoption

To attempt to shine a light on this confusion and inconsistent usage, I conducted a simple and very unscientific poll on Twitter. believe it means the individual connection / charger / port / hardware. believe it means the individual connection / charger / port / hardware. Charging Station Twitter Poll.

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On National Golf Cart Day (seriously), here’s 10 ways they beat cars

Baua Electric

Golf carts are no longer just for cruising the country club. Golf carts can be highly customized to suit your personal style and needs. It may get fairly pricey when you look into packages for lifted suspension and major lighting accessories, but the same can be said for the entire automotive industry. Customizable and fun !