Google Self Driving Prius Used In Nevada
The state of Nevada has issued a first license for Google’s self-driving Prius provided there are two people inside the car at all times. The Google modified Prius uses video cameras mounted on the roof, radar sensors and a laser range finder to look out for traffic.
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BMW Recalls 1.3 Million Cars
BMW is recalling mor than 1.3 million 5 Series and 6 Series models worldwide due to battery problem which could cause a fire. In rare cases this could result in owners not being able to start their vehicle. In extremely rare cases the electrical system could malfunction, leading to a scorching of the boot floor and a fire may result.
Owners of affected cars will be contacted in the coming weeks and asked to arrange a visit to their dealer.
Toyota Priced Plug In Prius
Toyota has just released the US pricing for the Prius Plug-In Hybrid. Starting price for entry level is $32,000. Prius Plug-In Hybrid Advances retails at $39,525. The Levinton 16 Amp, Level 2 charging station for $999, starting from early next month. The Prius plug-in hybrid will be offered in 14 western and East Coast state.
Honda Recalling CR-Z Hybrid, Fit Compacts, CR-V And City Models Worldwide
Honda is recalling 936,000 Fit compacts, CR-V, and City models worldwide to update the software on the automatic transmission to decrease the possibility of transmission damage. In addition to that, another 26,000 CR-Z hybrid models will also be recalled in the US Canada, Japan, and other markets dues to defective programming of the electronic units.
Honda says it will begin sending recall notifications to customers on Aug. 31.
Google Self-driving Prius Crashed Due To Human Error
Google’s self-driving Prius crashed near Google Headquarters due to human error when it was driven manually.
Statement from Google:
Safety is our top priority. One of our goals is to prevent fender-benders like this one, which occurred while a person was manually driving the car.
This Google project is aimed at creating less traffic accidents and improving transportation safety and productivity.
Toyota Partnered With Microsoft With Smart Car
Microsoft and Toyota is working together to create a in-car technology connected to the Internet via Microsoft’s services, allowing people to monitor and control their electric and hybrid Toyotas from their homes and in the car.
Toyota is looking to deploy its Microsoft’s Azure platform powered telematics system across its 2012 fleet of electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles. The car company giant will establish a global cloud platform within three years.
Porsche 918 Spyder Hybrid Driven
New info has emerged for the Porsche 918 Spyder hybrid car, under the hood it will be a V8, 3.4 liters, 500 HP propulsed by the same three electrical engines. This hybrid car has four modes. E-Drive is a pure electric mode which allow the car to go for 16 miles. Hybrid Mode uses both the internal engine and also electric propulsion. Sport Hybrid uses electric power to boost the engine giving more the power to the rear wheels. Race Hybrid mode uses a push-to-pass button using battery and electric for passing.
Porsche is starting production of its 918 Spyder hybrid sports car which can hit 100kph in just 3.2 second. It is powered by a 500-horsepower V8 engine and electric drive-systems that enable the vehicle to run up to 25 kilometers on electric power. The price tag is rumored to be over $600,000. Will you buy one? You can in early 2013.
Porsche 918 Spyder Is Super Green
Porsche is starting production of its 918 Spyder hybrid sports car which can hit 100kph in just 3.2 second. It is powered by a 500-horsepower V8 engine and electric drive-systems that enable the vehicle to run up to 25 kilometers on electric power. The price tag is rumored to be over $600,000. Will you buy one? You can in early 2013.
Blind Drivers Can Drive Car Too
National Federation of the Blind and Virginia Tech demonstrated a prototype SUV car which comes with new technology that enables a blind person to independently drive a car. The vehicle features non-visual assistance that will indicate the turns and the sensors that will direct the driver on the busy roads with the help of vibrating gloves.
Salesman Disabled 100+ Cars Wirelessly
20-year-old Omar Ramos-Lopez has been arrested for remotely disabled over 100 vehicles sold through his former car dealership Texas Auto Center. He has installed a black box under the dashboard that can be controlled via a central website.
