Google has suggested it could sell auto makers the mapping and machine-vision technology it's developing for its self-driving cars, or offer that technology for free as part of a package of other Google products and services.
By using in-house auto-driving technology instead of licensing from a second party, like Google, Tesla stands a better chance of achieving that goal.
The development of self-driving technology is being spurred by several forces.
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration officials have shown interest in autonomous-driving technology and the agency is planning research to better understand the potential safety benefits.
The development of self-driving car technology is being spurred on by several forces.
At the New York Auto Show this week Ford is showing of some new technology designed to curb drowsy-driving that will be included in all Volvos before 2010.
He engineered the S spice brand which is driving business involving technology-innovations, communication and entertainment.
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Ingolstadt, 2012-08-09 -- Audi is set to make driving even safer with a new technology: the digital rear-view mirror delivers brilliant images and is due to enter small-scale production in the Audi R8 e-tron at the end of this year.
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In real life, Apple is doing much the same thing, driving technology enthusiasts and hard-bitten reporters alike mad with anticipation.
Advocates of self-driving cars also say the technology could help reduce carbon-dioxide emissions, in part by automatically choosing the most efficient route to a destination.
Toyota has always believed that fuel cell technology is the long-term answer for zero emissions driving, so the company pulling back from a tepid market should not be viewed as a surprise.
Instead of sticking panels on the sides of an architect-led building, the photovoltaic technology has itself been the driving force behind the structure's cheesy shape.
Google's self-driving cars, which use laser sensors and mapping technology, are examples of Level 3 cars, Mr. Friedman said.
According to those familiar with the technology, the initial, primary use of 64-bit computing will be driving large, enterprise-level applications that require more than 4GB of memory -- applications most commonly found in large databases.
All those introductory classes that often wash out half the students -- half the students fail -- they're actually doing some really creative things with technology of driving down costs and increasing passing rates pretty substantially.
Last year, a self-driving car developed by China's National University of Defense Technology traveled 177 miles from Changsha to Wuhan.
The feature, which is intended to reduce texting while driving, is part of Ford's voice-activated technology, Sync, and is already installed on all model 2012 Ford vehicles with the exception of the Ranger.
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The new LS flagship sedan reflects the bolder Lexus exterior and interior design direction, and brings enhanced driving dynamics, world-leading refinement, luxury and innovative advanced technology.
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With our long-term approach to government technology implementation, however, Oakland County has shown that driving innovation in a tough economy is possible and even necessary for the continued provision of critical government services.
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The technology, and our ever-improving ability to put it to productive use, will continue driving real gains in living standards.
Later this week at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas the Volkswagen AG-owned brand will join Toyota to show off the latest in automated driving technology.
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The movement was sparked by the arrest that year of Manal al-Sharif, a Saudi technology consultant and mother who was detained for nine days for driving her own car.
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We've also been keeping an eye on self-driving cars this week, like Ford's new Traffic Jam Assist technology, which could help ease congestion and improve the flow of traffic.
Vineet, Eden, Karthik, and Vivek are part of what may be the most civic-minded and socially conscious generation yet, and their use of technology is integral to driving their projects.
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While technology could enhance our driving experience, it also could clutter our lives by compelling us to multi-task and creating extra demand for our attention and energy.
Its cutting-edge technology ensures that the B-Class Electric Drive is not only sustainable (because it offers local emission-free driving) and agile (because of its high torque and acceleration), but also fully networked.
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