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Here is a story about a chip going into Lexus' that detect danger and "Slam on the brakes".
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/14511933/
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08-25-2006, 12:14 PM #1
Ka CHOW!
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It won't be long before cars drive themselves
The Magnum has a soul. It has a personality, something all too lacking in the automotive transportation appliances everybody else is offering.
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08-25-2006, 01:23 PM #2
LX Padiwan
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Just another version of the adaptive cruise MB and BMW and a few others have been working on for years.
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08-25-2006, 02:13 PM #3
Livin' the Mild Life in South Oakville.
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F1 Cars pretty well did drive themselves in the early 90's
2006 Magnum SRT8 - 11.85@117
2007 SuperBee SRT8 - 12.21@117
2011 300 Limited - Who cares, it's good on gas and the chick digs it.
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08-25-2006, 08:59 PM #4
rain dance maggie
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MB adaptive cruise control does not "slam on" the brakes. it does apply them to maintain following distance.
Originally Posted by desquirrel
this system should be available on "07 300s.Izzy pics
money talks. unfortunately, mine usually says... "good bye!"
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