Technology

Pallava Bagla

Jan 24, 2019, 11:29 PM

Students Design Driverless Bus That Runs on Solar Power, Cost Rs. 15 Lakh

The 1,500 kg bus can accommodate up to 15 people and can be used inside closed campuses. The on-road version will come later.

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  car&bike Team | Jan 23, 2019

  Tata Harrier Already Has Three Months Waiting Period

  2019 Tata Harrier: The all-new Tata Harrier has been launched today in India at a starting price of Rs. 12.69 lakh and the top variant has been priced at Rs. 16.25 lakh, all prices ex-showroom, Delhi. It's been one of the highly anticipated launches right from the time when Tata Motors had showcased it in the form of the H5X concept at the 2018 Auto Expo. The popularity has also helped the new Tata Harrier SUV to garner a long waiting period of three months as Tata Motors has received enough bookings for the Harrier and is overwhelmed by customers' response.

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  car&bike Team | Jan 22, 2019

  Hyundai Develops World's First Multi-collision Airbag System

  Hyundai Motor Group has recently announced the introduction of the world's first 'Multi-Collison Airbag' system. Developed to improve the airbags performance in multi-collision accidents, the system allows the airbags to deploy effectively upon a secondary impact by calibrating the status of the vehicle and the occupants.

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  Bloomberg Team | Jan 17, 2019

  The Luxury Car Of The Future May Have Lasers For Headlights

  Shuji Nakamura, a Japanese scientist, has been working on laser lights for automobiles over the last 5 years. His company, SLD, is working on a new light design which is 10 times brighter than LEDs and more cost and energy efficient than them too.

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  car&bike Team | Jan 15, 2019

  CES 2019: Shoei Unveils Smart Helmet With Head-Up Display

  Shoei announces IT-HT smart helmet at CES 2019 with head-up display.

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  car&bike Team | Jan 15, 2019

  Apple Maps Updated With Google Maps-Like Turn-By-Turn Navigation For India

  While Apple Maps have been an in-built feature in iOS devices, users have seldom used the same over the practicality of Google Maps. However, in a bid to take on the latter, Apple has now added turn-by-turn navigation for Apple Maps in India. The voice navigation feature is not only available on iOS and macOS devices but will also be available on the Apple CarPlay in-car infotainment systems. Last year, Apple had integrated Google Maps into CarPlay, allowing users to use the application while driving.

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  Sameer Contractor | Jan 15, 2019

  India's First All-Electric Cab Services 'Blu-Smart' Launched In Delhi-NCR

  India's first all-electric cab services 'Blu-Smart' has been launched in Delhi-NCR. Gensol Mobility, part of the Gensol group, is the company behind Blu-Smart and has inducted only electric vehicles are part of its fleet for the national capital region. The service aims to provide a smart urban electric mobility option for consumers, according to the company. The new service comes as air pollution has been on alarming levels in Delhi, while the central government has been promoting electric vehicles for its employees and personnel. The company will be using Mahindra e-Verito cars as its electric cabs in Delhi-NCR and has partnered with Mahindra & Mahindra.

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  car&bike Team | Jan 11, 2019

  Self-Riding BMW R 1200 GS Showcased At 2019 CES

  BMW Motorrad showcased its self-riding R 1200 GS motorcycle at the 2019 Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, which recently concluded.

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  car&bike Team | Jan 11, 2019

  Hyundai Reveals New Technology For Hearing-Impaired Drivers

  Hyundai Motor Company has revealed a new piece of technology which offer a safe and a comfortable driving experience for people with hearing disability.

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