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Surprisingly, the concept of active fuel management has been around for over seven decades, first appearing in the 1940s in WWII for use on military vehicles. These initial experiments helped … Continue Reading What Is Active Fuel Management?
An auto braking system is among the top driver-assist technologies of our day. By 2022, they’ll even be standard on all new cars.
The worst thing about stop-start technology might be all in your head, but what is idle-stop or SST on a conventional or mild hybrid vehicle?
By understanding the relationship between new sensors and body repairs, car owners can make sure their car gets the right fixes after a collision.
Driver fatigue takes hundreds of lives each year. A drowsy driver detection system can help prevent accidents in the future.
If you work around heavy equipment or manage a fleet, you may have heard about telematics. Frequently, brand new equipment comes with these costly systems from the factory, but what … Continue Reading What is Senzit? Treat Your Older Heavy Equipment to New Technology
Cars with lane assist are moving us ever closer to fully self-driving cars. But how does the technology work?
Here’s a look at the latest developments in voice command car technology, aided by Amazon’s Alexa and Google Assistant.
Car technology continues to evolve. We’re nearing a time when new cars may even be able to conduct a health check on drivers.
3D-printed parts for cars are becoming a reality, as GM and Ford race to bring their technology to market.