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‘Talking’ Cars? It Needs to Happen, Feds Say

Experts say cars that are able to communicate with one another — warning about road dangers or an impending crash — could reduce fatalities.

Feb 4, 2014

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Experts say cars that are able to communicate with one another — warning about road dangers or an impending crash — could reduce fatalities.

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