An illustration shows a spark from an Advanced Corona Ignition System plug igniting fuel. Researchers at Federal-Mogul Corp. are developing a new type of spark plug that sends a web of plasma bolts into cylinders to ignite fuel.
Tag Archives: Vehicle Technology
Cisco exec says a car telematics data worth $1,400 a year
Big data is the latest buzz phrase within infotainment circles, and a Cisco executive now has estimated its value: $1,400 per vehicle.
Ford surveillance system has got police officers’ backs
Ford Motor Co. has developed technology to give police officers more protection against someone sneaking up behind their vehicle.
Mercedes 2015 Models to get heads-up display
Mercedes-Benz has done a turnabout on the subject of head-up display and now plans to offer the feature on its redesigned S class and C class, say company sources.
The redesigned S-class flagship arrives in showrooms in September. Head-up display is expected to be added as an option to both the S class and C class in the fall of 2014.
Telematics, Good Idea But Is It Worthwhile
This morning I drove down westbound Interstate 94 in Detroit in a 2014 GMC Sierra, a generally very impressive pickup and experienced the state of the art of driver information systems.
It was a little unsettling.
