

Nissan ESFlow EV Concept
It also wants to research Human Machine Interface for both technologies






Source: Nissan

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Next Evolution in Car Technology
By chizow on 2/19/2013 11:29:41 PM , Rating: 2
This makes sense, I've figured the automotive industry would try to go in this direction to reduce accidents, traffic/congestion, and overall provide a better quality of life for commuters in bigger cities.

I think we'll see a fully automated network of autonomously controlled vehicles sometime in my lifetime, but it will take a long time before it's fully enforced and required, as the infrastructure and burden on society to bear the costs will be greatly resisted.

But the technology is out there, just a matter of time before it filters down. Would be great though to be able to read, or sleep while commuting in to work and the automated network aspect of such a system would greatly reduce traffic, congestion and accidents.

By geddarkstorm on 2/20/2013 12:50:07 AM , Rating: 2
Behold the FUTURE

By inperfectdarkness on 2/20/2013 1:58:10 AM , Rating: 2
Won't happen because:

People would be giving up far too many freedoms. They'd no longer be able to buzz down empty roads doing 130--because they can. Cops would be able to stop anyone with the press of a button. Traffic density wouldn't be improved much. Cost is overpowering.

Might happen because:

It means you can be shitfaced drunk at 3:30am and you can drive home safely.

