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25/08/2016 1:15 am
VIDEO; Here we go!
An outfit in Singapore has begun a limited roll out of self-driving taxis. The earth is shifting under our feet folks. Keep your eyes open. CLICK HERE for the article.
John Kuvakas
Warrenton, VA
25/08/2016 4:41 am
I am convinced that autonomous vehicles are closer to wide-spread reality than what we think. Seems to be on the fast track around the world.
Buckle up. Should be an interesting ride the next few years.
25/08/2016 4:45 am
I just spoke with my niece who lives in Singapore about this. She hasn't seen them yet.
25/08/2016 4:46 am
John, we are ALL part of history. The car, a 19th century invention, has run it's course. Make way..
..for fully autonomous "pods." Trust me, "cars" will evolve into self-driving mobile units that transport passengers & freight.
The future is behind us. The gasoline engine powered car which requires a driver will go away faster than anyone can imagine.
We are ALL part of history.
25/08/2016 8:16 am
I am sure glad that I grew up when I did and to feel the excitement of a new car, and the thrill of driving one for the first time.
My grandparents who lived right behind us in an all family neighborhood had a Model T and went to a 30 Model A and other family had a 27 Dodge and my folks had the Bantam and then one day some of the family bought a new 55 Dodge and a Plymouth. There were Hudsons, 36 Ford, 41 Ford, 48 Dodge all close by. A friend and neighbor wanted to sell me a running and in good condition 1932 Ford sedan for $75.00 and I was only 15 and my dad said no, that it wasn't worth it.
It was just a fun time to grow up. I worked on old cars out in a neighbor's big metal barn on a dirt floor. Taking the engine apart and putting it all back together in a 36 Ford, a 48 Hudson, the 41 Ford and a 39 Plymouth. We paid no attention to the dirt floor and just layed parts on some cardboard, we had poor lights to work with.
It was just so much fun.