I tried it and it’s awesome. You know that two hours you spent this summer on the interstate crawling along through construction sites, passing fender benders and behind tractor trailers struggling up a hill? That’s two hours of your life that regulators would like to give back to you. The US government announced this week…
Self Driving Cars in Pittsburgh?
Ubers driven by robots! You know those awkward blind dates when you have nothing to say to the guy across the table? That’s how it can be in a cab. You just want to sit back and scroll through your Instagram feed, not make chit chat. But no, the cab driver insists on asking how…
Getting Closer to the Jetsons: Nissan’s Autonomous Car
Come with us and look into the future. At the Detroit Auto Show earlier this year, I got a demonstration (a stationary demo) of Nissan’s IDS concept car, an autonomous vehicle that is more moving living room than car. This all electric vehicle, which Nissan says should come to market in five years, does everything but your nails. The…
Are You On Board With Self-Driving Cars? Take the MIT Survey
What do you think of autonomous cars? Self-driving cars are coming. It’s only a matter of how soon and how willing the public is to put their trust in the technology. At this year’s New England Motor Press Association/MIT Technology Conference, your readiness for self-driving tech will be the hot topic for discussion so let…
Are Self-Driving Cars Awesome or Loathsome?
Are autonomous cars right for everyone? For anyone who loves to drive, the idea of self-driving cars may be uncomfortable at best, and perhaps loathsome at worst. I am curious, but not sure how autonomous vehicles might fit into my world as someone who generally insists on driving everywhere because I like to be in control of…
Ford Trends Report: The Power of the Human Spirit Breaks Through Crisis and Clutter
Ford looks at the trends that will shape our world in 2016 and beyond It’s pretty easy to have a dismal view of the future; just look at today: from terrorism, refugee crises and economic strife to too much technology, overpacked schedules and demands for our attention at every turn. How do we not feel overwhelmed…