Microwaves Take Over In Car Chases

Eureka Aerospace in Pasadena is developing a High Power Electromagnetic System that can fry a vehicle’s microchips and slow cars to a halt — it leaves the suspect in control of the car; he can steer, he can brake, he just can’t accelerate. The antenna array could be mounted on police pursuit vehicles or helicopters. It’s slated to be ready for testing by the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department by late summer — via BoingBoing