Welcome to Smart Cars

Coming Soon to a Neighborhood Near You

If you live in the U.S., the odds of seeing a smart car, the tiny egg-shaped car built by Mercedes-Benz in France, in your neighborhood, are increasing day by day. According to sales figures released by Mercedes-Benz USA, sales to the end of May, 2008 were over 8,800 vehicles, with almost 2,600 of those sales coming in May alone.

According to a press release from Daimler AG, Mercedes parent company, dated June 3, 2008:

\"The vehicle is attracting an overwhelming number of buyers who want a solution to high gas prices, to reduce their environmental footprint and urban mobility on congested city streets in a package that\'s fun to drive. The fortwo offers a powerful combination of outstanding fuel efficiency, innovative safety, environmental friendliness and low cost of ownership. There are currently 69 smart centers open in 31 states.\"

SMART rail cars on track for 2013 delivery

The commuter rail cars that will run between Sonoma and Marin counties have passed crash tests are in the final design stages.

Smart cars, stupid drivers

There's no need to be disconnected while driving: some new cars will read you your texts and your Twitter feed. Riding a motorbike? There are in-helmet devices that let you take calls at high speed.

Smart Glasses Re-engineer The Way We See

Smart glasses will change the way we see by auto-focusing electronically.

Research and Markets: Australia - Smart Grids - Key to the Transformation of the Electricity Industry

Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Australia - Smart Grids - Key to the transformation of t

Scientists develop computer-controlled intersections for self-driving cars

While scientists have been busy with making more accurate self-driving cars, at least one set of researchers has thought even further ahead and developed a smart intersection that can manage crossing flows of autonomous vehicles.