3D holographic dashboard can improve passenger safety
A 3D holographic display integrated into the dashboard and capable of providing a 'super view' of the road is in the early stages of testing in the UK
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ADAS, self-driving AI, also wants to make e-bikes safer
The ADAS road safety systems are about to be tested on the bicycles of the future, allowing cyclists to move freely
Freeing cities from the dictatorship of the automobile: instructions for use
Car-dependent cities pose a danger to health, the environment and public safety. It's time to rethink urban spaces to cut traffic and smog.
Phase change concrete melts snow and ice without salt
Researchers at Drexel University have created self-heating concrete by incorporating phase change materials, capable of melting snow and ice for 10 hours.
Paris, shock plan for SUVs: tariffs tripled to cut pollution
The mayor of Paris aims to limit SUVs with new parking fees, to fight pollution and promote social justice.
Hyundai creates tires with built-in snow chains
Hyundai introduces revolutionary tire technology with built-in snow chains, operated with a simple button, for safe and effortless winter driving
The future of cycling: three trends that will change the way we pedal
The future of cycling promises a mix of advanced technology and sustainability, which will take us on a techno-ecological adventure.
Sweden, first female crash test dummy, and it's great news
Women risk more harm in car accidents. The new SET 50F female dummy will fill this gap in crash testing and safety
Even in Canada, traffic lights are green only for those who respect the limits: let the tests begin
No, it's not Lercio. Tests of FRED, "educational" traffic lights that help reduce speed in school areas, begin in Montreal.
Philippines from crisis to triumph: 500km of new cycle paths in less than a year
What seemed like an impossible feat has become not only real, but exemplary. Manila's bike lanes are a lesson for everyone.
CBD, world's first cannabis study: does not reduce driving ability
The world's first test of this type comparatively shows that cannabidiol (CBD) does not impair driving ability.
CRTWRKS, the bike of the future offers both physical and digital experience
Remove variables, give essence and security. The bike of the future struggles to deliver emotion, and CRTWRKS is a healthy carrier of that
Holland drops 5 axles for the motorway of the future
We often tend to think of innovations in the field of road safety as solutions limited to cars, but a team of Dutch designers makes us understand how the road itself can also play an active role. This gave rise to a series of interesting studies to make driving safer. The Glowing Lines concept takes inspiration from the lines of reflectors that can be found here and there on European motorways, but replaces the latter with a special luminescent paint in … Read more
Four-wheel warning lights: how driving data ends up at insurance companies
The practice of sharing consumers' driving data with insurance companies, often without clear consent, is a very bad sign.
Samson Switchblade, the car that unfolds its wings begins flight tests
The Samson Switchblade, which transforms from car to plane, has begun flight testing, promising a future of more versatile and efficient transportation.
More than flying cars: the future of smart cities is smart poles
A dense network of intelligent road poles will be the heart of smart cities, managing traffic, safety and much more.
California, a license for electric bikes is being studied
California is about to propose Assembly Bill 530 which introduces a license for e-bikes. Objective? Educate young cyclists on the rules of the road.
We had steam cars: why did they disappear? Could they come back?
Steam cars were a truly fascinating chapter in automotive history. Could they experience a “back to the future”?
Is it illegal to drive without a front bumper?
Every vehicle, and consequently every car, has a rear and a front bumper. The purpose of this part is obviously to protect the bodywork, and consequently cushion the blows to ensure greater safety inside the passenger compartment in the event of accidents. It was in fact called "bumper" precisely because it intervenes in a fundamental way during an accident. In the first vehicles this part was made entirely of steel, but over time it was found that this material suffered permanent damage such as dents, ... Read more
TROIS, magnetic car to go anywhere
This TROIS is a truly interesting concept: the car is able to exploit maglev technology to go practically anywhere.
Active Cockpit, a rotating cockpit that saves lives in the event of a fatal collision
A fully rotatable cockpit "cell" allows the energy of an impact to be dissipated: it seems interesting. Will it work?
