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Japanese Auto Makers Teaming Up To Create Standard OS
CNet is reporting that Japanese car manufacturers are teaming up to develop a standard automotive operating system. "Just as computer operating systems [...] allow multiple applications to communicate with one another, an automotive operating system enables different driving systems to work together. The standard automotive operating system from Japan will include everything from fuel injection, brakes and power steering to power windows. Currently, certain mechanical car parts are interchangeable from model to model. Smart car parts that operate off a common software standard would enable that kind of convenience to continue, while allowing them to communicate more easily with other smart components in a car."
No, because there is no such thing as rinux. Japanese does not have "x" in their language.
I drive a 2007 Carolla. I like it bunches.
A bit off topic here.
Weird thing though. As the hot weather has me running the AC I'm getting better mileage. I have the numbers to prove it!
34.1655 2/10/07
32.4861
33.2841
34.0788
35.0879
35.4504
35.2556
32.3364 Hmmm, lead foot?
35.1999
35.3647 7-2-07
37.5913 7-16-07
Clearly, after I learned how to drive this car to get good mileage the only thing that would increase the mpg is running the AC. Weird, huh? I may be soon getting the 41 estimated mpg by next Summer.