That surface wave, in turn, produces another electric signal, which is emitted via the transducer.

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It produces an electric current, which the chips use to send out an identifying signal, which the computer recognizes as being me.

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The electric engine is installed over the rear wheels and functions off of a signal gear, produced as a joint-venture between Mercedes-Benz and Bosch.

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Their first test in October 2007 was a success: An all-electric car plugged in at the University of Delaware and rigged with communication software responded to a signal from PJM for a sudden burst of power to help balance supply and demand on the grid.

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