Toyota makes vehicles communicate with surroundings to prevent collisions
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Toyota makes vehicles communicate with surroundings to prevent collisions
We've already seen Intelligent Transport Systems discussed ad nauseum when referring to Nissan, but now Toyota is taking the time to demonstrate its latest advancements in vehicle-infrastructure cooperative systems. Put simply, the aforementioned ITS technologies are being tapped to "enable communication between cars and elements of their surroundings in an effort to reduce collisions." Complementing the massive simulator also on display, the automaker was demonstrating its strides in implementing road-to-vehicle, vehicle-to-vehicle and pedestrian-to-vehicle communications, which can warn drivers via audio / visual cues and even slow the vehicle's speed in order to prevent an accident. Sadly, Toyota failed to mention when we'd see these newfangled safety features integrated into civilian rides, but we can't wait to wave such niceties in the face of our insurance companies as we campaign for lower rates.
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This was a feature story on CNN today:
http://www.yahoo.com/s/746428
A GS 430 was in the video, and they didn't mention that the Lexus Pre-Collision System on the LS 460 is available in the US with a number of these features.
http://www.yahoo.com/s/746428
A GS 430 was in the video, and they didn't mention that the Lexus Pre-Collision System on the LS 460 is available in the US with a number of these features.
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Just what the world needs - a bunch of smart cars and "dumb" drivers.
By "dumb", I mean uneducated. Most people in US that I have seen have no clue about driving (using signals, not talking on a cell while driving, understanding how to change lanes without cutting people off, etc.). Money would be better spent on driver's ed - they just need to figure out how to sell it.
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Amen!
Just what the world needs - a bunch of smart cars and "dumb" drivers.
By "dumb", I mean uneducated. Most people in US that I have seen have no clue about driving (using signals, not talking on a cell while driving, understanding how to change lanes without cutting people off, etc.). Money would be better spent on driver's ed - they just need to figure out how to sell it.
Just what the world needs - a bunch of smart cars and "dumb" drivers.
By "dumb", I mean uneducated. Most people in US that I have seen have no clue about driving (using signals, not talking on a cell while driving, understanding how to change lanes without cutting people off, etc.). Money would be better spent on driver's ed - they just need to figure out how to sell it.
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I hate ppl talking on cellphones. They have NO clue what's going on around them other than there's nothing in front of them. The sides don't matter.
How many times have I had ppl run the 4-way stop or do 30km/h in a 50km/h zone (4th Ave) or 60km/h in a 90km/h zone (Oak st to Hwy 99). The lady even had the nerve to give me a stare when I had to overtake her, change back then exit.
How many times have I had ppl run the 4-way stop or do 30km/h in a 50km/h zone (4th Ave) or 60km/h in a 90km/h zone (Oak st to Hwy 99). The lady even had the nerve to give me a stare when I had to overtake her, change back then exit.
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Amen!
Just what the world needs - a bunch of smart cars and "dumb" drivers.
By "dumb", I mean uneducated. Most people in US that I have seen have no clue about driving (using signals, not talking on a cell while driving, understanding how to change lanes without cutting people off, etc.). Money would be better spent on driver's ed - they just need to figure out how to sell it.
Just what the world needs - a bunch of smart cars and "dumb" drivers.
By "dumb", I mean uneducated. Most people in US that I have seen have no clue about driving (using signals, not talking on a cell while driving, understanding how to change lanes without cutting people off, etc.). Money would be better spent on driver's ed - they just need to figure out how to sell it.
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