Mike Trudel

Advancements In High-Tech Electronics And Safety Merge Together

Fuel efficiency isn't the only hot topic when it comes to automotive technology - safety continues to be a major issue with today's car buyers. That's why automotive manufacturers are working hard to enhance safety for the driver as well as the occupants. Major advancements in technology are leading to a wealth of consumer technologies, but in some ways, it's the increasing use of these... (posted by Mike 3 years 49 days ago.)

Accident Avoidance Is the Key Feature of Future Safety Advancements

It's been more than 40 years since Congress made seat belts mandatory in vehicles, improving automotive safety and helping reduce fatalities in vehicle accidents. Perhaps the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has kicked off another significant safety milestone -- making electronic stability control equipment mandatory in all vehicles, estimating that the universal adoption... (posted by Mike 3 years 54 days ago.)

Car Keys Playing a Bigger Role Than Simply Starting the Engine

If you believe that your cell phone is only capable of making a phone call, then you also likely believe that your car key is only able to start your vehicle's engine. The fact is, much as your cell phone has evolved into a multitasking communications device, your car key has undergone quite an evolution since the simple brass key that turned the engine of the Model T. Motivated by... (posted by Mike 3 years 112 days ago.)

Plug-In Vehicles by 2010? Transitional Technology Could Help Make It Possible

Lithium-ion (Li-ion) technology is ready to cause a major stir in the automotive industry, according to panelists at a recent conference in San Jose. A prominent energy researcher with a government agency believes Li-ion batteries will soon displace the traditional nickel metal hydride (NiMH) batteries usually used in electric hybrid vehicles (HEVs). They may even be better... (posted by Mike 3 years 148 days ago.)

California Leads the Green Movement

There's nothing like a major boost in gasoline prices to motivate the American consumer. Automakers are hard at work producing green friendly, fuel-saving vehicles. This push for all things green is more than a trendy cause...it's politically savvy, environmentally conscious and increasingly profitable. Environmental issues have been on the public's mind for quite some time, but a perfect storm of events has come... (posted by Mike 3 years 149 days ago.)

"Carputers" Becoming Options On The Open Market

If your fingers itch for a touch screen even during the morning commute, there may be a solution - particularly when you're carpooling in the passenger seat and have a minute to play. Vehicles are now being released with "carputers" or "carPCs" as an option, not just as a retrofit. A familiar type of "carPC" to most folks is a Global Positioning System (GPS). According to an online encyclopedia, a GPS... (posted by Mike 3 years 232 days ago.)