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Futuristic cars are coming faster than you think

Detroit Free Press -- Google started the debate about autonomous driving when it took a Toyota Prius and attached sophisticated but expensive equipment so the car could drive itself.

Engineers at auto supplier Continental want to continue the conversation with a semiautonomous version that is a more affordable and shorter-term solution. The team equipped a Volkswagen Passat with Continental technology, creating a car that pretty much drives itself in two of the most stressful and least satisfying driving conditions: stop-and-go traffic and boring stretches of highway.

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Submitted Mar 24, 2012 By: ziyulu

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honda0105 Champion Author Tallahassee Posts:18,624 Points:1,609,520 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: Mar 26, 2012 3:59:20 AM Ignore honda0105 Report Abuse let's find ways to recharge using off grid means.
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gasaholicMO Champion Author Missouri Posts:2,621 Points:510,940 Joined:Apr 2010	Message Posted: Mar 25, 2012 8:46:08 AM Ignore gasaholicMO Report Abuse While I think they will come, I expect it will be longer than the article suggests.
JCI46009IN Champion Author Indiana Posts:2,129 Points:439,570 Joined:Sep 2011	Message Posted: Mar 25, 2012 8:34:36 AM Ignore JCI46009IN Report Abuse We are the main cause of accidents on the road...
mpg611 Champion Author Cleveland Posts:2,339 Points:570,070 Joined:Apr 2011	Message Posted: Mar 25, 2012 7:04:08 AM Ignore mpg611 Report Abuse Now if the money to buy those futuristic cars would come in faster than we think........
honda0105 Champion Author Tallahassee Posts:18,624 Points:1,609,520 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: Mar 25, 2012 6:38:08 AM Ignore honda0105 Report Abuse if the vehicle driving cuts down on folks who tail gate at 65 mph with their headlights no longer visible while doing hair, makeup or eating, then that might not be a bad thing.
OTISFL Champion Author Pensacola Posts:4,610 Points:865,815 Joined:Apr 2009	Message Posted: Mar 25, 2012 6:06:53 AM Ignore OTISFL Report Abuse And the cost will be????
comprof Champion Author Houston Posts:6,859 Points:1,356,750 Joined:Jul 2009	Message Posted: Mar 25, 2012 12:02:01 AM Ignore comprof Report Abuse And the real problems are ignored.
ModelWarships Champion Author Missouri Posts:5,795 Points:1,232,085 Joined:Jul 2008	Message Posted: Mar 24, 2012 10:31:24 PM Ignore ModelWarships Report Abuse yawn
dangnad All-Star Author Las Vegas Posts:864 Points:474,355 Joined:Nov 2005	Message Posted: Mar 24, 2012 10:20:18 PM Ignore dangnad Report Abuse If the RmmyRommy has his way, he'll cancel everything his dad did and flush Michigan down the drain to Pennatorum.
hamdriver Champion Author Lansing Posts:3,479 Points:1,378,375 Joined:Feb 2008	Message Posted: Mar 24, 2012 10:20:15 PM Ignore hamdriver Report Abuse Yep
tedjm1 Champion Author New York Posts:5,609 Points:800,300 Joined:Dec 2006	Message Posted: Mar 24, 2012 10:16:58 PM Ignore tedjm1 Report Abuse Expensive, but not what we need. EFFICIENCY & DURABILITY are the by-words. [Edited by: tedjm1 at 3/25/2012 12:18:17 AM EST]
crreed1 Champion Author West Virginia Posts:1,990 Points:2,527,310 Joined:May 2005	Message Posted: Mar 24, 2012 10:11:20 PM Ignore crreed1 Report Abuse price ?
mgune9 All-Star Author Dallas Posts:914 Points:200,395 Joined:Feb 2012	Message Posted: Mar 24, 2012 10:10:18 PM Ignore mgune9 Report Abuse we need better cars
FlyNFool Champion Author South Carolina Posts:8,244 Points:1,685,200 Joined:Aug 2008	Message Posted: Mar 24, 2012 10:09:14 PM Ignore FlyNFool Report Abuse I can't wait!
miiike572 All-Star Author Phoenix Posts:798 Points:525,790 Joined:Apr 2009	Message Posted: Mar 24, 2012 10:08:54 PM Ignore miiike572 Report Abuse Be wary, although this technology sounds good it can be used by those in power to control your traveling patterns. It is what could be a pre-curser to losing even more of our rights because the government will see and eventually use the advantage of turning you car into a paper weight if it deems you have driven to much. I know it sounds far fetched, but is it really?
VetteFan Champion Author Indiana Posts:9,739 Points:2,028,480 Joined:Aug 2005	Message Posted: Mar 24, 2012 10:07:58 PM Ignore VetteFan Report Abuse Not ready for cars that drive themselves.
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notnxs383 Champion Author Missouri Posts:2,554 Points:592,315 Joined:Oct 2008	Message Posted: Mar 24, 2012 10:07:14 PM Ignore notnxs383 Report Abuse Thankfully, not in this lifetime
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gd83goldwinger Champion Author South Bend Posts:1,428 Points:504,980 Joined:May 2011	Message Posted: Mar 24, 2012 9:58:02 PM Ignore gd83goldwinger Report Abuse I'll wait and see it to believe it.
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Rouge Sophomore Author KW Posts:187 Points:220,895 Joined:Jan 2010	Message Posted: Mar 24, 2012 9:56:43 PM Ignore Rouge Report Abuse Never TRUST a machine, let alone a MOVING one!
ladygwen0 Rookie Author Wisconsin Posts:3 Points:1,135 Joined:Mar 2012	Message Posted: Mar 24, 2012 9:55:07 PM Ignore ladygwen0 Report Abuse Interesting however I think I'll stick with driving
greenfog Champion Author Illinois Posts:6,490 Points:1,639,020 Joined:Feb 2008	Message Posted: Mar 24, 2012 9:54:05 PM Ignore greenfog Report Abuse Take control away from the driver, and see what happens.
mstearno Champion Author Dayton Posts:8,071 Points:1,732,210 Joined:Jan 2008	Message Posted: Mar 24, 2012 9:53:51 PM Ignore mstearno Report Abuse sure and solyndra will lead the way?
clermont40miles Champion Author Cincinnati Posts:10,576 Points:1,772,940 Joined:Apr 2008	Message Posted: Mar 24, 2012 9:52:45 PM Ignore clermont40miles Report Abuse I'll do the driving. Interesting but still has a loooooonnnnnnggggg way to go. Not ready for prime time.
ILoveGoldens All-Star Author Kentucky Posts:901 Points:378,880 Joined:Aug 2011	Message Posted: Mar 24, 2012 9:52:13 PM Ignore ILoveGoldens Report Abuse bobcatfan - you are so right!
menagerie1013 Champion Author San Diego Posts:2,365 Points:689,990 Joined:Apr 2011	Message Posted: Mar 24, 2012 9:51:58 PM Ignore menagerie1013 Report Abuse We don't need cars that will drive themselves, we need affordable high mileage cars.
bif65 Champion Author Virginia Posts:1,023 Points:195,480 Joined:Jan 2011	Message Posted: Mar 24, 2012 9:51:11 PM Ignore bif65 Report Abuse ok
SparkieMi Champion Author Kalamazoo Posts:3,263 Points:588,425 Joined:Sep 2011	Message Posted: Mar 24, 2012 9:48:52 PM Ignore SparkieMi Report Abuse Interesting....
bvrbill Champion Author Eugene Posts:3,223 Points:518,850 Joined:Jul 2011	Message Posted: Mar 24, 2012 9:48:32 PM Ignore bvrbill Report Abuse I'm sure that these will be cheap. And will run on water.
RitaVespa Champion Author Oregon Posts:2,981 Points:792,260 Joined:Jan 2011	Message Posted: Mar 24, 2012 9:42:31 PM Ignore RitaVespa Report Abuse How about a flying car?
rjhenn Champion Author Des Moines Posts:22,444 Points:2,229,925 Joined:Aug 2005	Message Posted: Mar 24, 2012 9:41:58 PM Ignore rjhenn Report Abuse Maintroll - "They can't and won't work until a viable infrastructure is in place to support them along with the fuel that they will need." What infrastructure? And what does this have to do with fuel?
TXGasPriceSpy Champion Author Fort Worth Posts:7,810 Points:1,472,275 Joined:Sep 2008	Message Posted: Mar 24, 2012 9:41:43 PM Ignore TXGasPriceSpy Report Abuse Look out, here they come!
rjhenn Champion Author Des Moines Posts:22,444 Points:2,229,925 Joined:Aug 2005	Message Posted: Mar 24, 2012 9:41:08 PM Ignore rjhenn Report Abuse pgerassi - "Most futuristic would be under the car inductive charging which has no exposed wires to shock the "chargee". Heck you could drive up to one, put it on the charge card, and get charged without ever leaving the car." Isn't inductive charging inherently slow? So, a good choice for parking lots and garages, not so good for a quick charge.
drobbbb Champion Author Maryland Posts:3,480 Points:812,460 Joined:Dec 2010	Message Posted: Mar 24, 2012 9:40:50 PM Ignore drobbbb Report Abuse not with our sub par infrastructure
bobcatfan Champion Author Kentucky Posts:1,602 Points:618,520 Joined:Apr 2011	Message Posted: Mar 24, 2012 9:38:07 PM Ignore bobcatfan Report Abuse To truly have cars that drive themselves, we will need a HUGE change in infrastructure. Smart roads, smart cars, fast effective communications between the cars and the highway system, and highly accurate and reliable navigation systems. Otherwise, this is all a pipe dream.
jrsva Champion Author Virginia Posts:9,857 Points:1,613,225 Joined:Jan 2006	Message Posted: Mar 24, 2012 9:37:15 PM Ignore jrsva Report Abuse No automatic transmission, no electronic jim-crackery, and absolutely no robo-car. Color me old fashioned but I do go for the electric starter and sealed-beam headlights.
JCI46009IN Champion Author Indiana Posts:2,129 Points:439,570 Joined:Sep 2011	Message Posted: Mar 24, 2012 9:36:01 PM Ignore JCI46009IN Report Abuse Interesting
abcdMA Champion Author Worcester Posts:7,927 Points:1,575,955 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: Mar 24, 2012 9:35:00 PM Ignore abcdMA Report Abuse we're waiting
lyons_coop Veteran Author Kansas Posts:411 Points:155,310 Joined:Jan 2012	Message Posted: Mar 24, 2012 9:31:57 PM Ignore lyons_coop Report Abuse No thanks.