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Cars of the future will be computers on wheels

USA Today -- HANOVER, Germany – A handful of people have seen the car of the near-future, and it looks suspiciously like a lunar land rover. Or a plane. Or a driverless vehicle. Take your choice.

At auto shows and tech conferences around the globe, prototypes of whiz-bang cars offer a visual narrative into what to expect on the nation's streets a decade from now. Some already are in production; others will be shortly, carmakers say. But in technology laboratories and engineering facilities worldwide, the imaginings don't stop there.

Think 15 to 20 years out.

VIDEO: See the Terrafugia in action

By 2030, city streets will teem with small, driverless cars whose wireless capabilities direct traffic flow smoothly, rendering traffic lights unnecessary, car designers and automotive visionaries say.

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Submitted May 11, 2012 By: angel4me

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honda0105 Champion Author Tallahassee Posts:18,580 Points:1,605,520 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: May 16, 2012 5:58:37 AM Ignore honda0105 Report Abuse you mean no car like in "Blade Runner"? Now I'm disappointed!
chillyman3 Champion Author Illinois Posts:1,349 Points:421,065 Joined:Jan 2012	Message Posted: May 13, 2012 11:44:06 PM Ignore chillyman3 Report Abuse It should be here now
tomok Champion Author Portland Posts:32,917 Points:2,341,510 Joined:Aug 2006	Message Posted: May 13, 2012 3:45:00 AM Ignore tomok Report Abuse Cars of the future will be computers on wheels. Sensors, cameras, radar, lasers and very accurate GPS. Cars of the future will have their 'eyes and ears' on at all times and can usually drive much better than a human. Future computer cars can maintain the correct speed, stay in highway lanes, maintain the correct spacing between vehicles moving at same speed as other vehicles, higher density traffic possible using the same highway at the same time so more traffic flows, know where other similar computer vehicles are to avoid collisions, internet access for vehicle refueling or charging station locations, cell phone and TV access and the passenger can do almost anything else waiting to get where they are going. Also, detect people on sidewalks, crosswalks, walking side of roads and bicycles too. Whatever the size or shape of the vehicle, Produce and ‘Drive’ vehicles with high MPG, are very reliable, have a ‘reasonable’ cost and a good ‘value’ for the money. Consider using other forms of less expensive transportation to lower your cost, if possible! The price of fuel at the pump is too high! 12/22/2012!
goldrose1 Champion Author Cleveland Posts:10,926 Points:1,921,805 Joined:Feb 2005	Message Posted: May 12, 2012 10:18:36 PM Ignore goldrose1 Report Abuse Imaging not having to bother watching road while shaving.
TerrySawchuk All-Star Author British Columbia Posts:850 Points:305,395 Joined:Jun 2011	Message Posted: May 12, 2012 9:00:57 AM Ignore TerrySawchuk Report Abuse It is almost there now.
hatterasjack Champion Author South Carolina Posts:1,286 Points:722,320 Joined:Sep 2007	Message Posted: May 12, 2012 12:27:14 AM Ignore hatterasjack Report Abuse I doubt it. Not in 15 or 20 years.
AuntJaime Champion Author New Jersey Posts:2,869 Points:401,310 Joined:May 2011	Message Posted: May 12, 2012 12:25:08 AM Ignore AuntJaime Report Abuse sounds hawt
Colts13 Champion Author Indiana Posts:1,555 Points:544,960 Joined:Mar 2011	Message Posted: May 12, 2012 12:23:01 AM Ignore Colts13 Report Abuse I'm not so sure that their going work as smoothly as they seem to believe.
tedjm1 Champion Author New York Posts:5,609 Points:800,300 Joined:Dec 2006	Message Posted: May 12, 2012 12:22:29 AM Ignore tedjm1 Report Abuse Then, who needs people to do anything. People will be lazier than today.
crreed1 Champion Author West Virginia Posts:1,970 Points:2,523,410 Joined:May 2005	Message Posted: May 12, 2012 12:22:03 AM Ignore crreed1 Report Abuse what will power them ?
J Eric Champion Author Los Angeles Posts:10,252 Points:2,067,240 Joined:Feb 2004	Message Posted: May 12, 2012 12:21:46 AM Ignore J Eric Report Abuse Johnny Cabs!!!! (If you forgot about 'em, go rent "Total Recall")
malfrog1 Champion Author South Bend Posts:2,181 Points:545,985 Joined:Feb 2011	Message Posted: May 12, 2012 12:21:01 AM Ignore malfrog1 Report Abuse Whatever happens will contribute to our lack of responsibility.
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RabunDog Champion Author Georgia Posts:2,995 Points:1,221,560 Joined:May 2009	Message Posted: May 12, 2012 12:18:41 AM Ignore RabunDog Report Abuse not far from it now
kgbellman Champion Author Ann Arbor Posts:2,693 Points:727,840 Joined:Mar 2011	Message Posted: May 12, 2012 12:18:39 AM Ignore kgbellman Report Abuse This could be a benefit, but we should also be educating drivers. Notice I didn't just say NEW drivers . . . should be ALL drivers
preacherjohn Champion Author Modesto Posts:3,974 Points:1,915,840 Joined:May 2006	Message Posted: May 12, 2012 12:16:46 AM Ignore preacherjohn Report Abuse Auto shops will not be able to keep up to fix them.
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Bigwaynef Champion Author South Carolina Posts:11,451 Points:2,077,835 Joined:Dec 2006	Message Posted: May 12, 2012 12:15:58 AM Ignore Bigwaynef Report Abuse Damn I'll have to be able to run to catch my puter...
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singlemom27 Champion Author Ventura Posts:3,088 Points:635,210 Joined:Apr 2011	Message Posted: May 12, 2012 12:13:44 AM Ignore singlemom27 Report Abuse Aren't they already?
miser709 Champion Author Grand Rapids Posts:1,268 Points:1,066,325 Joined:Mar 2004	Message Posted: May 12, 2012 12:13:27 AM Ignore miser709 Report Abuse What are they now?
camaro_man Champion Author Kitchener-Waterloo Posts:2,212 Points:607,045 Joined:Jun 2010	Message Posted: May 12, 2012 12:13:26 AM Ignore camaro_man Report Abuse they arent already???
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spotterjoe Rookie Author Nevada Posts:83 Points:17,720 Joined:Apr 2012	Message Posted: May 12, 2012 12:10:50 AM Ignore spotterjoe Report Abuse more info for the gov't to use against you
BobD2009 Champion Author Long Island Posts:6,974 Points:1,236,860 Joined:Apr 2009	Message Posted: May 12, 2012 12:10:09 AM Ignore BobD2009 Report Abuse They have had computers for decades.
esquared Champion Author Oklahoma City Posts:8,047 Points:1,966,110 Joined:Jan 2006	Message Posted: May 12, 2012 12:09:21 AM Ignore esquared Report Abuse Uh...aren't they already?!
joel27nc Champion Author Raleigh Posts:10,522 Points:1,855,445 Joined:Mar 2008	Message Posted: May 12, 2012 12:08:41 AM Ignore joel27nc Report Abuse With the economy who can afford one?
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LilRedWagonIN Champion Author Indiana Posts:7,756 Points:1,551,135 Joined:Oct 2008	Message Posted: May 12, 2012 12:08:17 AM Ignore LilRedWagonIN Report Abuse Aren't they now? Big Brother is watching you, even if you don't know it.
regout Champion Author Quebec Posts:2,935 Points:828,705 Joined:May 2010	Message Posted: May 12, 2012 12:08:01 AM Ignore regout Report Abuse We will need to go to school again.
PrinceLH Champion Author Ontario Posts:2,677 Points:535,120 Joined:Jun 2011	Message Posted: May 12, 2012 12:07:27 AM Ignore PrinceLH Report Abuse Thought that they already were.
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TonyPSU Champion Author Cleveland Posts:2,516 Points:691,280 Joined:May 2011	Message Posted: May 12, 2012 12:05:25 AM Ignore TonyPSU Report Abuse Not
NanaNJNJ Veteran Author New Jersey Posts:280 Points:56,025 Joined:May 2012	Message Posted: May 12, 2012 12:04:44 AM Ignore NanaNJNJ Report Abuse Computers on wheels! Look at it go!
s6sputnik Champion Author Austin Posts:6,209 Points:1,304,395 Joined:Jun 2007	Message Posted: May 12, 2012 12:03:58 AM Ignore s6sputnik Report Abuse silly
Toppers Champion Author Atlanta Posts:8,997 Points:2,467,770 Joined:Mar 2005	Message Posted: May 12, 2012 12:03:15 AM Ignore Toppers Report Abuse Lookin' forward to seein' em!
egd Champion Author Twin Cities Posts:8,077 Points:2,116,250 Joined:Mar 2005	Message Posted: May 12, 2012 12:00:06 AM Ignore egd Report Abuse would be neat, safer, what would cost be [Edited by: egd at 5/12/2012 12:06:04 AM EST]
Panama Red Champion Author San Diego Posts:11,057 Points:2,495,265 Joined:Jun 2004	Message Posted: May 11, 2012 11:56:07 PM Ignore Panama Red Report Abuse Why shouldn't cars have more computers in them in the future? Everything else is neaded in that direction too.
mstearno Champion Author Dayton Posts:8,048 Points:1,728,210 Joined:Jan 2008	Message Posted: May 11, 2012 11:54:30 PM Ignore mstearno Report Abuse no thank you
oldiesman Champion Author New York Posts:6,412 Points:2,190,935 Joined:May 2006	Message Posted: May 11, 2012 11:52:35 PM Ignore oldiesman Report Abuse I shudder to think about it!
WIPACKERFAN Champion Author Chicago Posts:8,784 Points:1,839,550 Joined:Aug 2005	Message Posted: May 11, 2012 11:51:32 PM Ignore WIPACKERFAN Report Abuse Maybe not such a good idea.
kgbellman Champion Author Ann Arbor Posts:2,693 Points:727,840 Joined:Mar 2011	Message Posted: May 11, 2012 11:50:55 PM Ignore kgbellman Report Abuse This could be a benefit, but we should also be educating drivers. Notice I didn't just say NEW drivers . . . should be ALL drivers
tco9436 Champion Author Connecticut Posts:1,772 Points:719,175 Joined:Mar 2010	Message Posted: May 11, 2012 11:49:11 PM Ignore tco9436 Report Abuse Cool
livedream Champion Author Michigan Posts:3,664 Points:751,060 Joined:Mar 2011	Message Posted: May 11, 2012 11:49:11 PM Ignore livedream Report Abuse Hmmmm....Don't know if I like this idea -- I actually LIKE to drive -- And I don't want some automated computer doing it for me! On the other hand, I can see where automated braking and sensors can help prevent accidents.... A lot of this is very futuristic stuff -- not to mention ridiculously expensive! It will be interesting to see which innovations actually make it to the mass market.
fuelsaverMN Champion Author Twin Cities Posts:2,282 Points:559,080 Joined:Mar 2011	Message Posted: May 11, 2012 11:45:45 PM Ignore fuelsaverMN Report Abuse Will they be safe to drive???
suzmar Champion Author Texas Posts:2,210 Points:869,225 Joined:Jun 2006	Message Posted: May 11, 2012 11:43:44 PM Ignore suzmar Report Abuse Cars have had computers for quite a long time, this is just a continuation of a trend.
Dodge_Me Champion Author Atlanta Posts:2,214 Points:553,230 Joined:Mar 2006	Message Posted: May 11, 2012 11:42:28 PM Ignore Dodge_Me Report Abuse Hmm, no thanks, still want a car, just because you can be driven around doesn't mean I want to be driven around. :-)
petrpuck All-Star Author Hamilton Posts:559 Points:415,460 Joined:Nov 2011	Message Posted: May 11, 2012 11:37:52 PM Ignore petrpuck Report Abuse Thats new ??
DustyHorse Champion Author Virginia Posts:6,067 Points:1,387,845 Joined:Oct 2008	Message Posted: May 11, 2012 11:35:50 PM Ignore DustyHorse Report Abuse There have been computers in every car for over 25 years.