Creators of the nation’s first hydrogen fuel cell ferry always dreamed that if they built the zero-emission vessel, commercial interest would soon follow. It didn’t take long. SW/TCH (pronounced “Switch”), a New York-based investment company, announced Wednesday—two months before the boat even touches the San Francisco Bay—that it would be the first to test the […]
In Oakland, Hackers Race DIY Autonomous Cars – And It May Revolutionize Your Ride
They aren’t much to look at with their bare plywood or plastic frames, exposed wires and electronic innards on display. But don’t be fooled by these vehicles’ rough exteriors. With cameras that let them see and sophisticated software telling them where to go, these mini self-driving cars could help democratize the burgeoning autonomous car industry – and may just […]