When an Algorithm Takes the Wheel

Wired has an interesting look at Jaguar's new automated driving dynamics system in their new XK convertible. From the article: "During an extreme test of the XK's handling capabilities, the car only fishtailed back and forth once after I jerked the steering wheel on a wet road around a 90 degree turn while driving at about 60 mph. The car's back wheels swung first left then right before the XK's sensors registered a difference in torque between the rear tires and, transparent to me, righted the fishtailing effect by a combination of de-acceleration, tire rotation and vehicle weight distribution control. More often than not, the sensation of flatness, as if there were a vertical force pinning the car to the road, was also felt then and when taking less extreme curves at high speeds."

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Re:Dangerously incorrect

[Random Destruction]

Huh.. I suggest you call up ford canada. When I did my drivers' ed training through them, they showed us a video of experiments they performed on modern day (2000ish) vehicles.
ABS was faster on wet and dry pavement, but slower on gravel, grass (if you slide off the road), and deep snow. Apparently they're all idiots that need to be schooled by you.

And if you're so sure that you're right post under your account you AC fool.