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The Future of Our Highways - Vehicles That Communicate


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August 13, 2007 By

The next breakthrough to make driving safer may come from cyberspace, not the vehicle itself.

Most of the technologies deployed in the past by the auto industry have been changes inside the vehicle, from making the structure stronger to adding seat belts, airbags and -- in certain high-end models -- collision-warning systems.

But for a new generation of drivers, safety could come through a national wireless network that would enable cars to communicate electronically with one another and with the roads they're driving on.

It's an initiative that's expected to roll out over the next 10 to 25 years, experts at an auto industry conference said on Aug. 7.

"This has the potential to give us a big leap in saving lives," said Steve Speth, director of Chrysler's Vehicle Safety Office.


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