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GM Unveils Networked Electric Mini Cars
suraj.sun writes "GM introduced its Electric Networked Vehicle prototypes, one third the size of a typical car, as a way to reduce big urban auto emissions and traffic congestion. The EN-V relies on dynamic stabilization technology similar to that of the one-person Segway scooter to keep its balance, and can be operated autonomously or under manual control. In autonomous mode the EN-V is designed to use high-speed wireless connectivity and GPS navigation to automatically select the fastest route, based on real-time traffic conditions gleaned from the Web or some other networked source of traffic information."
And the best thing - I'll be able to read books while driving!
Read books?! My passtime will involve curtains, a bottle of vodka and a bleach blond.
Might want to think about getting out a little more. ;)
That's our life, the big wheel of shit. - The Fat Man, Blue Tango Salvage
He's clearly not using the literal meaning of literally.