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Honda Makes Motorcycle Talk To Oncoming Cars

Posted by timothy on from the ground-traffic-control dept.

An anonymous reader writes "The system generates warnings to riders and drivers of other vehicles by continuous exchange of positioning data from satellite GPS sources. This is particularly relevant as road users approach intersections, alerting them to other vehicles that are potentially on a collision course, allowing avoidance manoeuvres."

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  1. Re:Not a Luddite, but not a believer either by morgan_greywolf · · Score: 5, Funny

    The only way I have been able to preserve my life and retain all my original body parts is by assuming they're all actively trying to kill me, and protect myself accordingly.

    Hence, the AK-47, body armor, and the grenade launcher mounted to the bike.

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    My blog
  2. Hmmm by speedingant · · Score: 4, Funny

    Motorcycle: Hey you! Car! Look out for me, I'm right over here!!
    Car: Wha..? I can't see you. Who the hell is this?
    Motorcycle: I'm right here! Can't you see me?!
    Car: I think I can.... oh I can s... *BLAM*