
How Risky are the World Economic Forum's Top 10 Emerging Technologies for 2016?
It’s hard to predict the possible downsides, but we must try to do it anyway in order to develop them responsibly

How Risky are the World Economic Forum's Top 10 Emerging Technologies for 2016?
It’s hard to predict the possible downsides, but we must try to do it anyway in order to develop them responsibly

Autonomous Vehicles Shift into High Gear
Self-driving systems may have bugs but they are free from the myriad distractions and risk-taking behaviors that are the most common causes of crashes today


Stanford Start-Up Amprius Aims to Mass Produce High-Energy Lithium Ion Batteries
Amprius has developed a new manufacturing technique that will enable mass production of its ultrahigh-density silicon nanowire lithium ion batteries

Nissan Plans to Develop Ethanol-Based Fuel-Cell Technology by 2020
Cells will use ethanol from sugarcane and corn to produce hydrogen

Semiautonomous Cars Are Here—but How Well Do They Perform?
Many self-driving features are already among us. But don't count on giving up all control just yet

Will Robo-Ubers Kill Car Ownership?
When self-driving cars can take us anywhere, anytime, garages will empty—and commuting will be transformed

What “Self-Driving” Cars Will Really Look Like
They are coming, but not the way you may have been led to think

The Road to Self-Driving Cars
Steven Shladover explains how automated cars can solve transportation issues—but only if they are deployed safely

Electric Cars Are Not Necessarily Clean
Your battery-powered vehicle is only as green as your electricity supplier

Flying Boats Soar over the Hudson
Hydrofoiling boats competing in the America's Cup World Series came to New York City to show off the cutting edge of sailing technology.

Self-Driving Taxis May Hit the Road within a Year
Lyft and GM will start testing self-driving cars for transportation

Can Tesla Build Enough Electric Cars?
Demand for the new model pushes the electric vehicle company to accelerate manufacturing plans