Joining the similarly...
Joining the similarly micro-sized G-Wiz, the Sakura Battery Co. vehicle is a 2-seater designed solely for environmentally-friendly city life. Constructed from a stainless steel chassis, it is less than 9 feet long, 5 foot wide, has front-opening rear-hinged doors, and claims to have enough storage space in the back to carry a bike, if you decide that battery power isn"t green enough for you.
Dr Aurelio Gonzalez-Villasenor...
Dr Aurelio Gonzalez-Villasenor led a team of University of Manchester engineers to give the idea of vehicles travelling in high-speed close formation - or platooning - a nudge forward.
The plan, which involves roadside transmitters guiding traffic, has been around for decades, but was held back by concern over technology failures. Now, the team has come up with a safety net. In the event of a signal failure, the bumper extends to touch the car in front and reacts if it brakes or accelerates. Dr Gonzalez-Villasenor"s team hopes to have working prototypes this year.