September

September 29, 2016
Semi Truck on a Highway

Limit Conditions for Autonomous Trucks

A few companies are working on developing autonomous long-haul trucks for freeways. Articles here, here, and here mention the following as some of the driving (pun intended) factors for this technology: A driver shortage exists. Old drivers are retiring faster than new ones are joining. Trucks can stay on the […]
September 27, 2016

Get Ready for the Internet of (Practically) Everything

You’re driving down a road in the middle of the winter. It’s the morning rush hour, and ice still clutches the roads. Without you being aware of it, the bridge up ahead of you sends a signal (via an internet connection) to your car, warning you to slow down because […]