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If she's in the car with me why would I want to pay attention to driving? -- VaAkita 11/14/2017 9:28PM He's talking about a commute- not just backing out of the driveway ** -- bigbadbird 11/15/2017 07:39AM I am talking about the commute:-) ** -- VaAkita 11/15/2017 10:00AM I love to drive, but in Florida I drove a Tesla X SUV -- TechMomof2 11/14/2017 6:13PM You should use CC anytime you're on the highway. Much better fuel economy -- HokieinTampa 11/14/2017 7:08PM Nah, I like the feedback of my actions and don't want to do a -- TechMomof2 11/15/2017 2:38PM I wonder if that is really true in places like SW Virginia. -- Tafkam Hokie 11/14/2017 8:49PM Very true! ** -- HokieinTampa 11/14/2017 9:34PM Just noticed the "in Tampa" part of your name -- Tafkam Hokie 11/14/2017 9:58PM Nope, not in the least. I know exactly what you're saying regarding hills -- HokieinTampa 11/14/2017 9:59PM I'd have to kick the tires and drive it around the block first. ** -- Major Kong 11/14/2017 4:57PM Er - I think the car would kick your tires, then drive you around the block ** -- Hokie360 11/14/2017 6:11PM Maybe, until the hackers get into the controllers. You know it's coming. ** -- AZHokie59 11/14/2017 4:33PM That's the only rational response. It's coming whether posters like it or -- CochraneResident 11/14/2017 4:49PM I would never be able to be comfortable with the idea... -- Hokie5150 11/14/2017 3:55PM I don't have to get too emotionally involved in this issue -- tallahasseehokie 11/14/2017 3:29PM Self driving cars will never be as bad-ass as this -- HokieDan95 11/14/2017 2:58PM So many what-if scenarios with a self-driving society. -- HWA 11/14/2017 2:08PM So all those people that are late and in more of a hurry -- fordham 11/14/2017 3:18PM Huge decreases in gas usage, and insurance costs will entice some. Ability -- CochraneResident 11/14/2017 3:26PM My question with insurance is who carries the liability: the owner or the -- Hokie5150 11/14/2017 4:22PM That is a big concern with any widespread implementation -- Tafkam Hokie 11/14/2017 5:31PM Why is gas usage decreasing? same miles wether I am driving or the car is -- fordham 11/14/2017 3:30PM Because a computer can get better mileage than you can ** -- Beerman 11/14/2017 3:42PM Not a huge difference though, we have had cruise control around for many -- fordham 11/14/2017 3:48PM If all cars are working in unison, then it'll be a big difference. Every -- CochraneResident 11/14/2017 3:55PM You act like all driving is point to point with no turns or stops or -- fordham 11/14/2017 4:28PM I understand they aren't perfect, but these cars are on the road today. ** -- CochraneResident 11/14/2017 4:47PM Cruise control is pretty dumb -- Beerman 11/14/2017 3:49PM I think it depends upon the use case, IMO -- vt_mughal 11/14/2017 2:07PM You are definitely not the only one. ** -- EDGEMAN 11/14/2017 6:27PM Absolutely not! Plus don't sound right, don't smell right! ** -- budztheman 11/14/2017 5:41PM No. I hate this idea. I love driving my car too. -- YardBird 11/14/2017 4:11PM Not at all, sorry, I will not have a self driving vehicle** -- fordham 11/14/2017 3:10PM I enjoy driving, just do -- `lag 11/14/2017 2:57PM I'm right there with you. I love to drive. -- MP4VT2004 11/14/2017 2:57PM I think we're good on missing the mandatory, but it will happen eventually. -- `lag 11/14/2017 2:59PM And you will have way more deaths from falls and such, if you don't have to -- fordham 11/14/2017 3:36PM On a serious note, I was agreeing with your point.... -- `lag 11/14/2017 10:46PM What a way to go! ** -- MP4VT2004 11/14/2017 3:06PM The in-car camera will catch that surprised look on your face ** -- `lag 11/14/2017 3:12PM Yep, and it will be broadcast on Facebook Live. ** -- MP4VT2004 11/14/2017 4:25PM Yeah, if you have a cool car driving is great -- Manbearpig 11/14/2017 2:23PM It's about safety, long trips, and really bad commutes. Not everyone lives -- CochraneResident 11/14/2017 2:02PM Because sleeping in a car is so nice ? ** -- bigbadbird 11/14/2017 2:20PM I imagine a self-driving car would have a more comfortable interior. ** -- HokieNoVA 11/14/2017 2:47PM That is what I would look forward to. -- Tafkam Hokie 11/14/2017 8:17PM Better than only being able to afford a house an hour away, and... -- CochraneResident 11/14/2017 2:37PM Like the cost of the car won't be higher? ($250k link) -- 48zip 11/14/2017 2:41PM Won't matter -- Beerman 11/14/2017 3:45PM I can see that. ** -- 48zip 11/14/2017 3:47PM I can't. American's LOVE their cars. Almost at an irrational level. -- Tafkam Hokie 11/14/2017 8:41PM Two issues there -- Beerman 11/14/2017 11:21PM Cost of components will come down with EOQ. Source: Cost Analyst. ** -- CochraneResident 11/14/2017 2:45PM OK. $100k. Regardless, it will be higher than now, correct? ** -- 48zip 11/14/2017 3:10PM No chance. Remember when flat screens were $10K. Once they become -- CochraneResident 11/14/2017 3:17PM 10 years? It'll take 25 just to make the cars. Starting now. ** -- 48zip 11/14/2017 3:20PM Wrong. For them to take over the market, yes. They'll start coming out in -- CochraneResident 11/14/2017 3:22PM Agry, but the premise was "all cars on the road". ** -- 48zip 11/14/2017 3:25PM All cars on the road could be 50 years. However, HUGE insurance costs -- CochraneResident 11/14/2017 3:27PM I can't see insurance any more than now. Less chance for collisions -- 48zip 11/14/2017 3:31PM But if you are the only one driving, then you are on the hook for liability -- CochraneResident 11/14/2017 3:57PM You have alot of faith in computers, please ship me some of these -- fordham 11/14/2017 4:30PM Place I used to work had a big customer in Japan. Any time a supplier -- Tafkam Hokie 11/14/2017 5:55PM I would expect rv and van sales to jump ** -- HokieDan95 11/14/2017 2:34PM Better than not getting that sleep and driving half asleep ** -- Manbearpig 11/14/2017 2:23PM Possibly- isn't the whole concept similar to taking the bus ** -- bigbadbird 11/14/2017 2:26PM More comfortable seats, being able to stop whenever you want -- HokieDan95 11/14/2017 3:00PM But your not driving- what if the car doesn't want to stop -- bigbadbird 11/14/2017 6:27PM Auto industry would lose a ton of money since no one -- Hokie360 11/14/2017 2:02PM You're not the only one -- I still drive stick. -- HWA 11/14/2017 2:01PM I'm completely with you on that. -- hokie80 11/14/2017 1:59PM Probably safer than ME driving... -- hokieonceremoved 11/14/2017 1:54PM After today's experience on 28 -- all should be self-driving -- HWA 11/14/2017 1:53PM My guess is if they are all self-driving it will be safer -- Manbearpig 11/14/2017 1:39PM Not 100% safe, but probably way safer than human drivers. ** -- HokieNoVA 11/14/2017 1:35PM Trick question. There is no consensus. -- 48zip 11/14/2017 1:32PM It will make hacking more of a sport ** -- bigbadbird 11/14/2017 1:25PM Yes, total deaths would go down ** -- FfxStationHokie 11/14/2017 1:18PM Maybe but... -- PF 11/14/2017 1:14PM First of all, this is not AI. Not by a long shot. -- VTSnake 11/14/2017 1:40PM Seems like AI to me -- Pylons 11/14/2017 2:51PM How does a car "see" another car, or the stoplight? ** -- 48zip 11/14/2017 2:15PM How is your navigation going to work without... -- No1Hokie 11/14/2017 2:04PM We can agree to disagree then -- PF 11/14/2017 1:53PM Uhhh, apparently you didn't see Fast & Furious 8 ** -- HWA 11/14/2017 1:46PM
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