![]() They navigated the turns of the Pacific Coast Highway, a narrow road that hugs California’s rugged coastline. The cars zipped all around northern California. People rode inside, but only to give directions and ensure that the car ran correctly. Each wore a contraption on the top that looked like a wide metal headband topped by a small, spinning cylinder. It sent a fleet of six self-driving cars into the world. Google is well known for its Internet search engine, but last year the company hit the highway. As an added bonus, they might even drive themselves down the highway or through a city. This is the future of automobiles: safer, smarter and more energy-conscious. They’ll help drivers save energy, watch out for other drivers and avoid pedestrians. Cars will talk to other cars, your computer, your phone and almost any other device. ![]() If it’s electric, your car may send you a text reminding you to plug it in. New cars may help you keep track of your health by reminding you to take medication. Scientists and engineers are finding new ways to make cars safer, smarter and more efficient, or use less energy. One day, such small, electric vehicles might safely shuttle people around, especially in crowded cities. It is built by the General Motors, or GM, car company and points to what future automobiles might be like. The vehicle is called the EN-V (pronounced like envy). And return to their owners, when summoned by a button on a cell phone.
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