Second sight

Article Abstract:

Cadillac is testing an ingenious headlight on its model 2000 Cadillac DeVille automobile that can easily identify humans and objects at night. The infrared detector, an adaptation of military technology used in the Vietnam War, allows drivers to see figures ahead and avoid them in a timely manner.

Usage, Innovations, Equipment and supplies, Lighting, General Motors Corp. Cadillac Motor Car Div., Infrared detectors, Automobile driving at night, Night driving, Night vision

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Tenderfoot at the track

Article Abstract:

A Popular Science contributor relates his experiences in joining the Neon Challenge automobile competition. At stake in the car race is a total of $80,000 in prize money. Only drivers with competition licenses are qualified to join the race.

Personal narratives, Automobile racing

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The Third World of cars

Article Abstract:

The third world presents a particular challenge for automobile manufacturers and efforts are under way to develop production techniques that reduce the cost and simplify the manufacture of today's cars.

Production management, Developing countries

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