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Study: Self-Driving Vehicles Could Eliminate 90% Of Car Accidents In United States
Consumerist ^ | march 5, 2015

Posted on 03/07/2015 3:05:54 AM PST by SMGFan

Although we’re likely a decade or two away from every person on the block owning a driverless car, when the time comes we could be saving billions of dollars and spending far less time dealing with auto accidents.

The Wall Street Journal reports that a new study found that widespread use of self-driving cars could eliminate 90% of all auto accidents in the U.S. and decrease the costs related to accident damage and health issues by around $190 billion each year.

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To: SMGFan
Welcome to the Grid!


21 posted on 03/07/2015 4:04:28 AM PST by BCW (ARMIS EXPOSCERE PACEM)
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22 posted on 03/07/2015 4:07:19 AM PST by cripplecreek ("For by wise guidance you can wage your war")
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To: pepsionice
I think within 10 years the big debate will be the elimination of human driven cars. The next step will then be government control over your self driving car. People will be required to submit trip schedules to the transportation department so they can plan for traffic etc... The result being more control of the individual by the state.
23 posted on 03/07/2015 4:12:53 AM PST by KSCITYBOY
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To: PIF
“This would be a “government driven” car and I do not want one.” See the Affordable Care Act ...

Obamacar.

It's actually Googlecar, but that's the same thing.

24 posted on 03/07/2015 4:13:48 AM PST by 9thLife ("Life is a military endeavor..." -- Pope Francis)
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To: 9thLife

And the government could conveniently cause accidents for undesirables. Michael Hastings is not available for comment.


25 posted on 03/07/2015 4:16:07 AM PST by combat_boots (The Lion of Judah cometh. Hallelujah. Gloria Patri, Filio et Spiritui Sancto!)
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To: SMGFan

We’ll have a decent realistic eCar, hi cap quick recharge, before this happens. Don’t hold your breath.


26 posted on 03/07/2015 4:18:01 AM PST by central_va (I won't be reconstructed and I do not give a damn.)
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To: combat_boots
It was not long ago that such sentiments would have to be classified under "tin foil."

Not so much, these days.

27 posted on 03/07/2015 4:22:13 AM PST by 9thLife ("Life is a military endeavor..." -- Pope Francis)
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To: SMGFan
Maybe in the next 50 years this might be practical for a very few applications. Maybe semi's on the interstate might have a GPS auto pilot mode. City buses might have auto pilot. Those silly buses at airports might have auto pilot.

Look you take the metro rail in DC and they have a human in the front car, why? If that cant be automated then what can?

28 posted on 03/07/2015 4:24:18 AM PST by central_va (I won't be reconstructed and I do not give a damn.)
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To: 9thLife

There was a “Person of Interest” on TV around the time of Hastings’ death. It had the exact same scenario as that of Hastings, but the person lived.


29 posted on 03/07/2015 4:24:32 AM PST by combat_boots (The Lion of Judah cometh. Hallelujah. Gloria Patri, Filio et Spiritui Sancto!)
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To: 9thLife

I watched “Enemy of the State” again last night. Before, it seemed somewhat true. Now, it’s a documentary.


30 posted on 03/07/2015 4:25:14 AM PST by combat_boots (The Lion of Judah cometh. Hallelujah. Gloria Patri, Filio et Spiritui Sancto!)
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To: combat_boots

I haven’t seen it yet. I’d like to recommend “Brazil.”


31 posted on 03/07/2015 4:26:38 AM PST by 9thLife ("Life is a military endeavor..." -- Pope Francis)
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To: 9thLife

Obamacar for Tier 3 plans - $1000 Premium with a $15,000 deductible;
Googlecar for Tier 2 plans - $2000 Premium with a $14,000 deductible;
Applecar for Tier 1 plans - $5000 Premium with a $12,000 deductible. Apple iWatch optional, but reduces ACA Premium by $200.


32 posted on 03/07/2015 4:27:55 AM PST by PIF (They came for me and mine ... now it is your turn ...)
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To: 9thLife

Thanks


33 posted on 03/07/2015 4:28:24 AM PST by combat_boots (The Lion of Judah cometh. Hallelujah. Gloria Patri, Filio et Spiritui Sancto!)
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To: PIF

If you like yer car....;) ;) ;)


34 posted on 03/07/2015 4:29:22 AM PST by 9thLife ("Life is a military endeavor..." -- Pope Francis)
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To: pepsionice

Someone at my work got an email from a manager for not holding the railing while walking down three steps...no BS.


35 posted on 03/07/2015 4:36:17 AM PST by EEGator
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To: SMGFan

So if I use E-85 fuel can the car get a DUI?


36 posted on 03/07/2015 4:39:49 AM PST by muir_redwoods ("He is a very shallow critic who cannot see an eternal rebel in the heart of a conservative." G.K .C)
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To: SMGFan

They will quietly be opposed and lobbied against by the insurance Industry wont they?


37 posted on 03/07/2015 4:45:16 AM PST by IllumiNaughtyByNature ($1.84 - The price of a gallon of gas on Jan. 20th, 2009.)
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To: SMGFan

A dandy opportunity for Big Government to control your movements, your rate of speed, your expenditure of fuel. They would also know how many within your neighborhood had a similar destination and require you to be driven together.

Freedom of movement disappears, but of course, we’re all so much safer.


38 posted on 03/07/2015 4:45:59 AM PST by Chainmail (A simple rule of life: if you can be blamed, you're responsible.)
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To: SMGFan

Until some decides.... um... youre not driving today... and turns the switch..


39 posted on 03/07/2015 4:54:00 AM PST by Walkingfeather
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To: SMGFan

Your government regulated and approved auto-driver will safely deliver you to California from Florida at a nice safe 45mph, with no more than 8 hours of travel, and 4 mandatory stops at government approved organic veggie stands.


40 posted on 03/07/2015 4:57:37 AM PST by SampleMan (Feral Humans are the refuse of socialism.)
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