Connected vehicles can communicate with each other and with infrastructure to improve safety, traffic flow, and fuel efficiency.
Electric vehicles are powered by electricity stored in batteries and produce zero emissions.
Hybrid vehicles combine a gasoline engine with an electric motor to improve fuel efficiency.
Plug-in hybrid vehicles can be plugged in to an external power source to charge the battery, which can then be used to power the vehicle's electric motor.
Fuel cell vehicles use hydrogen fuel to power an electric motor, producing zero emissions.
Solar-powered vehicles use solar panels to convert sunlight into electricity, which is then used to power the vehicle's electric motor.
Other advanced vehicle technologies include:
* Adaptive cruise control, which automatically adjusts the vehicle's speed to maintain a safe following distance from other vehicles.
* Lane departure warning, which alerts the driver if the vehicle is drifting out of its lane.
* Blind spot monitoring, which alerts the driver to vehicles in the blind spot.
* Rear cross-traffic alert, which alerts the driver to vehicles approaching from the rear when backing up.
* Park assist, which helps the driver to park the vehicle.
* Heads-up display, which projects information such as speed, fuel level, and navigation instructions onto the windshield.
* Voice control, which allows the driver to control the vehicle's features using voice commands.
* Gesture control, which allows the driver to control the vehicle's features using hand gestures.
* Augmented reality, which overlays digital information onto the real world view through the windshield.
* Virtual reality, which creates a completely immersive digital experience for the driver.
These are just a few of the many vehicle technology advancements that are being developed and implemented to improve safety, efficiency, and convenience.
