Emerging Technologies and Automobiles

Part One of Two - Technologies in Development

• Out of the six emerging technologies discussed in the article you read, which one do you think is less likely to happen? Explain your reasoning.

     I think that the least likely one to happen would be the flying cars one. I think that because everyone thought that would be happening already and it never happen'd and i think it never will. 

 

• Out of the six emerging technologies from the article, which one do you think will have the biggest impact on society? Discuss why.

     I think that #2  EV Extravaganza: Cheaper High-Range Electric Cars Abetted by Nationwide Quick-Charge Networks would have the biggest impact on society because everyone is looking for ways to save money and this would be a great way to do it.

• Out of the six emerging technologies, which one do you think is almost a reality or may already be part of newer automobiles in some shape or form? (In other words, out of the six of them, which is likely to be the first technology used in automobiles?)

     I think #1 Autonomous Cars because I'v seen videos with people in cars that were driving them self on highways before.

• The first video you viewed discusses Ford's "Driver Workload Estimator" which is a biometric sensing system. How do you think this technology could help keep drivers and their passengers safer?

     I think it will help save drivers because it is looking over how you feel and if you dont feel good it can delay phone calls to keep you focused on driving.

•  The second video looks at a possible prototype of a flying automobile while the third video shows the actual trial run of a working model. What are your thoughts on this technology? What do you think are the benefits and the disadvantages of having an automobile that can travel by land and air? 

     I think that they are not going to be able to make a flying car for a while because the real life model was just a plane. Benefits would be cutting down travel time and less accidents on the road. Some disadvantages would be there could be a failure in the car when flying it and it would be easier for someone to make a getaway. For example someone could rob somewhere then fly away.

• The idea of a self-driving automobile (or autonomous automobile) has been discussed and argued about for a number of years now. Some people think it is a great idea, and they argue it would result in less driver error and fewer accidents. Other people think it is robbing drivers of the "experience" of the open road and takes away the role of driving which many people enjoy. Where do you stand? Explain your position. 

     Personally I think it is a great idea because driving for many hours can be a hassle and after a while you start to get tired and there will be a great chance of falling asleep while drive endangering you and anyone around you. You can still get the driving "experience of the open road" In a much safer way.

  Part Two of Two - Tech for the Sake of Tech?

• Many people surveyed about the technology in their cars were of younger generations. Did you find it surprising that younger people (ages 21-38) did not care about having smart phone connectivity options in their automobiles? Do you think your generation would feel the same about this option?find this option beneficial? Explain your reasoning.

     Yes I find it surprising because I would of thought those people would of wanted to use technology the easiest and safest way. I think that our generation would be different  because they would want the easiest way.

• The fact that many drivers are not using the connectivity options suggest that drivers are still using their smart phones while driving. Do you think the other technologies mentioned in the article (adaptive cruise control and blind spot warnings) helps address the dangers of distracted driving or only makes it easier for drivers to take more risks? Discuss your opinion.

     I think that it is a safer way because if people are still using there phones and not the apps installed in there cars, these safety features will warn them if the are distracted by there phones.

• Considering drivers you know (family and friends) and even your own preferences, how important are new technological features when considering the purchase of a new automobile?

     They are very important because there was a commercial for a car on t.v that wouldn't play the radio until all the seat belts were fastened and my father thought it was a great idea and looked into the car.

•   What is one new technological feature that you would like to have, or would look for, when purchasing your own automobile? Why is it important to you?

     I think one would the ability to talk to your car to get it to multiple things like play songs, answer and send out calls and text and to search things up. That is important to me because I would get distracted very easily and if i could do that it would make everything easier.