The U.S. Postal Service may be on the verge of getting a major makeover. After more than three decades of relying on the iconic Grumman Long Life Vehicle to deliver mail across the country, government officials announced their intention to transition the entire federal fleet — including more than...

Most vehicles have a difficult time driving in bad weather conditions, but they're able to overcome the challenge due to careful and focused driving on the part of the operator. By their nature, however, autonomous vehicles (AVs) don't have the luxury of relying on human drivers when conditions...

The military is typically one of the leaders in technological innovation, and it once again finds itself in that position at the forefront of the development and implementation of autonomous vehicles (AVs). This is, in part, because driverless vehicles could be extremely practical in military settings.Relying...

Autonomous vehicles (AVs) could dramatically change how people get around, possibly bringing fundamental changes to the way roads are currently designed. AVs' use of detection sensors and GPS tracking to navigate could eliminate the need for traffic signals, road signs and street markers, while...

The development of autonomous vehicles (AVs) is picking up pace, with small-scale testing and rollouts happening in some states already. The government, so far, seems to have largely been a bystander in all this, watching from the sidelines as private companies conceptualize, develop and test the technology.However,...

Autonomous vehicles (AVs) are expected to transform a number of industries and dramatically change the way people live their everyday lives. On a more macro level, however, the infrastructure adjustments that may come as a result of the widespread use of AVs could transform urban landscapes and make...

One of the most advantageous attributes of both electric and hybrid vehicles is their regenerative braking systems. When a driver hits the brakes in a conventional vehicle, it produces excess kinetic energy which simply dissipates as heat. In the regenerative system, however, that energy is harnessed...

As driverless technology continues to develop and the mass production of autonomous vehicles (AVs) becomes an increasingly likely reality, health care providers might find that many of their most pressing issues could be served by automation. A reduction in car accidents would dramatically reduce the...

It's quite likely that there will be many practical applications for autonomous vehicles in the near future, so it should come as little surprise that a variety of companies in a wide range of industries are pursuing what the technology could mean for them. These days, that includes a number of the...

No driver, auto company or parts manufacturer wants to encounter a situation where brakes fail while a vehicle is in use, and fortunately there are many ways to get around these concerns. Most often, it's as simple as replacing brakes or their components on a consistent basis, but that may not always...