WiFi-based vehicle hazard warnings begin testing at U-M
Can computer technology reduce auto accidents? U-M is testing a wirelss system that allows cars to "talk" to one another in order to avoid crashes and hazards. Excerpt: "The trial is being conducted by the University of University of Michigan's Transportation Research Institute (UMTRI) for the US Department of Transportation. In all nearly 3,000 cars, trucks and buses in Ann Arbor Michigan equipped with the technology will 'talk' to each other in real time to help avoid crashes and improve traffic flow." Read the rest here.
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