Robotic vehicles can optimize the flow of traffic in cities even when mixed in with vehicles driven by humans, thereby improving traffic efficiency, safety, and energy consumption, my colleagues and I ...

Researchers are exploring ways to use features in modern cars, such as GPS, to make traffic safer and more efficient. This undated photo provided by the University of Michigan College of Engineering ...

As cars and trucks get smarter and more connected, the humble lights that have controlled the flow of traffic for more than a century could also be on the cusp of a major transformation. Researchers ...