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Will the first autonomous cars be hybrids?

Discussion in 'Fred's House of Pancakes' started by pilotgrrl, Oct 13, 2017.

  1. pilotgrrl

    pilotgrrl Senior Member

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    #1 pilotgrrl, Oct 13, 2017
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  2. ETC(SS)

    ETC(SS) The OTHER One Percenter.....

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    Yes.

    They will combine human and electronic drive.
     
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    Trollbait It's a D&D thing

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    At this point, anything with an ICE requires a human to refuel. I don't like the inefficiency, but wireless charging would make the car truly autonomous.
     
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  4. RCO

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    Better wait for a suitable matter transporter as in Star Trek.
     
    #4 RCO, Oct 17, 2017
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    ETC(SS) The OTHER One Percenter.....

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    I'd want to put a bunch of cats through it first......

    Even then, I'll stick with shuttles...

    Spock: They are not within the confines of this solar system.
    Dr. McCoy: It's been nearly an hour. Can people live that long as disassembled atoms in a transporter beam?
    Spock: I have never heard of a study being done, but it would be a fascinating project.
    Dr. McCoy: Fascinating? Those people are friends of ours out there, if they're still alive.
    Spock: Precisely.
    Dr. McCoy: Well, the odds are not good.
    Spock: No, I would say approximately 400...
    Dr. McCoy: Don't quote odds and don't give me any more dispassionate logic, Mr. Spock, just keep looking for them.
    Spock: I would welcome a suggestion, doctor, even an emotional one, as to where to look.
    Dr. McCoy: The first time you've ever asked me for anything and it has to be an occasion like this....
     
    #5 ETC(SS), Oct 17, 2017
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    I guess you're a fan. (y)
     
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