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EU Approves Anti-Collision Automobile Radar

Posted by timothy on from the flying-is-next-year dept.

Oscar writes "The European Union has approved frequencies for short-range radars that can detect collision dangers and automatically apply cars brakes. The technology should be available by mid-2005. 'Short-range radar can save lives,' said Viviane Reding, the EU commissioner responsible for the decision, which opens radio bands while preventing radio interference to other essential users of these frequencies. Full text of the legislation is available in English, French, and German in PDF format."

3 of 83 comments (clear)

  1. backup radar by p38 · · Score: 2, Funny

    My wife needs this on her car.

  2. Re:This is how it starts by DrSkwid · · Score: 2, Funny

    in Korea, only old people know how to drive cars

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  3. Warning: I brake for BSODs! by nekoniku · · Score: 4, Funny

    Golly, I can't wait for my Windows OS car to slam on the brakes for no reason whatsoever while I'm in the passing lane on the Interstate!

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