Technology
Ameya Naik
Dec 8, 2014, 4:45 PM
We all know how particular Volvo is when it comes to setting safety standards. Their obsession with safety boards has now given birth to a unique piece of testing equipment called the Robocoaster. Volvo Safety Expert Anders Axelson, thought about this idea during a trip to an amusement park.
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Vikas Yogi | Dec 4, 2014The Car That Doesn't Get Dirty!the Ultra-Ever Dry creates a protective layer of air between the paint and the environment. It effectively stops standing water and road spray from creating dirty marks on the car's surface.1 min read
PTI | Dec 3, 2014Flipkart Founders Invest $1 million in Electric Vehicle Start-UpFlipkart founders Sachin and Binny Bansal have invested $1 million (about Rs 6.1 crore) in Ather, an electric vehicle start-up focused on designing high-speed electric two-wheelers for the Indian market.1 min read
NDTV Auto Team | Nov 25, 2014Michelin To Start Mass Production of Airless TyreMichelin Tyres has set the revolutionary Tweel branded tyres into production at their Piedmont, South Carolina plant in the United States of America. The Tweel will be used for commercial applications to begin with and an investment of $50 million has gone into the new plant.1 min read
Ameya Naik | Nov 19, 2014BMW To Improve Vehicle Quality By Using Google GlassWe've heard so much about wearable technology becoming a hindrance when you drive a car as it may prove to be a distraction. However, BMW has found a different way of looking at their cars. The company has started a pilot project which aims to determine whether or not wearable technology can improve the quality of their cars.1 min read
Ameya Naik | Nov 17, 2014Mercedes-Benz Showcases New LED Head-lamp TechnologyWe've seen the other German car manufacturers - Audi and BMW - move onto laser head-lamp technology. Looks like Mercedes-Benz is finally catching up since it recently introduced its next-gen LED head-lamps.1 min read
Kritika Sethi | Nov 12, 2014Volkswagen's New Automatic Gearbox: A 10-Speed DSGThanks to the Volkswagen's penchant for constant progress and development, it has now announced a 10-speed dual clutch gearbox and a 268bhp TDI diesel motor among other remarkable new technologies.1 min read
PTI | Nov 8, 2014Soon, Cars Powered by Own Body PartsA car powered by its own body panels such as roof, doors and bonnet could soon hit the roads, thanks to new lightweight 'supercapacitors' developed by researchers.The 'supercapacitors' can be combined with regular batteries to dramatically boost the power of an electric car.1 min read
Press Trust of India | Nov 5, 2014Google Glass Could Be Risky For DriversWearing Google Glass may partially obstruct peripheral vision, causing blind spots that could interfere with daily tasks such as driving, a new study has found. Peripheral visual field is a main component of vision and essential for daily activities such as driving, pedestrian safety and sports.1 min read
