Smart vehicle tech aims to prevent crashes with onboard sensors
DaimlerChrysler demonstrates a car stopping inches from a shopping cart via an onboard computer and bumper radar. Automakers test sensor systems to detect objects and protect riders, potentially pre tightening belts and deploying airbags before impact as sensors map local surroundings. Ford and others discuss extending these safety sensors to broad road use.
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Powell says US wont use nuclear weapons on non nuclear states
Secretary of State Colin Powell reassured that Washington will not use its nuclear arsenal against non nuclear nations. He noted the pledge from 1978 remains in force and explained that missiles can be redirected, with some weapons once aimed at the Soviet Union no longer targeted.
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Government bars Enron and Andersen from new contracts
The government suspended Enron and its former accounting firm Arthur Andersen from new federal contracts. Current contracts remain unaffected. The action follows Andersen’s indictment for obstructing justice by destroying documents related to Enron’s audit.
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