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Federal Car Fleet To Become Test Bed For High-Tech Safety Gear

Posted by samzenpus on from the don't-crash-on-me dept.

coondoggie (973519) writes "Future autos leased by the federal government will be equipped with some advanced high-tech safety technology in an effort to test the equipment in real-life situations. The General Services Administration (GSA) and the Department of Transportation's National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) said they would team up on the program to further develop high-tech driver and vehicle safety technology."

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  1. Hope they have good security... by mlts · · Score: 3, Insightful

    V2V sounds good, but I wonder about people who will hack it. For example, making a fake "traffic is gridlocked here" alert might make one's commute a lot better, or triggering a car to panic stop because it thinks another is doing the same can cause actual harm.

    Security isn't something that can be strapped on anymore. It has to be "baked in", in multiple layers, and thoroughly tested as well as every other feature. I hope the makers of V2V technology has this in mind that is being deployed.

    1. Re:Hope they have good security... by Jeremiah+Cornelius · · Score: 2

      Is "guinea pig" in Federal employment contracts, now?

      --
      "Flyin' in just a sweet place,
      Never been known to fail..."
    2. Re:Hope they have good security... by Jane+Q.+Public · · Score: 2, Interesting

      Is "guinea pig" in Federal employment contracts, now?

      I sure hope so.

      On a side note: now, when Congress refuses to declare war but stands by while the President sends troops overseas, it is the sons and daughters of Congress members who must go first.

      Hey, I kind of like this idea.

  2. MSV HERE WE COME! by beltsbear · · Score: 2

    Now I just need to get my Red Barchetta.

    http://www.2112.net/xanadu/art...