How Driverless Cars Will Work
Sure it'd be nice to have your car ferry you through the morning commute, but that's the stuff of sci-fi dreams, right? You'll be surprised at what driverless technology is already under your hood.
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Will lithium-ion batteries power cars?
Could the same type of battery that powers your cell phone, power your car? Lithium-ion batteries are much lighter, which could amp the speed of the car. But, they're certainly not cheap.
How can solar panels power a car?
On a hot day, you could practically singe your fingers on your car's steering wheel. What if all that heat could be leveraged to power its engine? Well, it'd be a free ride.
What are tiny leaning cars?
If your car were skinny enough, you could follow that guy on the bicycle who is threading his way through parked traffic. What a joy that would be. Is there such a car?
How Stackable Cars Will Work
The next time you're at the grocery store, take a moment to glance at the stacked shopping carts -- their space-saving design may be the basis for automobiles of the future.
Will there be a new kind of taxicab in the future?
If you've been sassed or swindled by a taxi driver, relish the thought that future taxis might be driverless. Personal rapid transportation may be coming to a city near you in the future.
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