Uber tests secret safety hotline for passengers in trouble

There's a secret way to get in touch with Uber in an emergency. Since late last fall, Uber has been testing a critical response hot...

General Motors buys self-driving-car software company

General Motors (GM) said Friday it has turbocharged its efforts to win the self-driving-car race with an acquisition. The automaker — ...

Easyjet to trial hydrogen hybrid airplane tech

EasyJet has announced plans to test a hybrid hydrogen fuel system. The concept was conceived by students at Cranfield University and could ...