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Cars that Can't Crash?

Posted by Zonk on from the first-engineer-humans-that-can-drive dept.

johnsee writes "Microsoft is working with Ford Motor Co towards car that can't crash. The future of cars according to Gates will involve high-definition screens, speech recognition technology, cameras, digital calendars and navigation equipment with directions and road conditions." From the article: "Also on Friday, Microsoft unveiled its Performance Peak Initiative -- a line of computer systems to help the auto industry better coordinate supply chains, streamline design, production and sales and fill vehicles with computer gadgets."

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  1. Definition of Irony: by TripMaster+Monkey · · Score: 1, Troll


    A car that can't crash...proposed by a software company whose products can't keep from crashing...

    Hey! Don't you mod me down! I'm only saying what we're all thinking.

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    1. Re:Definition of Irony: by Rinikusu · · Score: 0, Troll

      It's true.

      In order to "crash" a vehicle, it needs to be working to begin with. If your car is BSOD'd in the driveway, I think that qualifies.

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