Electromagnetic Pulses Can Stop Automobiles

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The RF Safe-Stop system uses blasts of electromagnetic pulses to remotely shut off any car engines that targeted by the device.
The system was created by Chelmsford-based e2v Technologies and could also be used to stop the engines in boats because it can be triggered up to 165ft away.
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RF Safe-Stop works because the targeted radio frequency pulses ‘confuse’ the electronics within the car, and this causes the engine to cut out as a safety measure.

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-2518177/End-high-speed-car-chase-Engineers-invent-disables-vehicles-engine-remotely-using-radio-beams.html

End of the high-speed car chase? Engineers invent system that disables a vehicle's engine remotely using radio beams
The RF Safe-Stop uses a blast of electromagnetic waves to stop engines
It can be triggered at a distance of up to 165ft and also works on boats
The waves is also used to disable a vehicle’s on-board electronic systems
Future plans could see the technology fitted onto helicopters
Police and governments could also use it as a 'non-lethal weapon' to stop joyriders and even car bombs
By VICTORIA WOOLLASTON
Daily Mail (UK)
PUBLISHED: 11:36 EST, 4 December 2013 | UPDATED: 12:34 EST, 4 December 2013