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January 10, 2008

GM shows off self-drivable car

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Posted by Marc Saltzman at 12:30 PM | E-mail this post

Tahoe_boss_ces_2008Among the seemingly endless number of TVs, MP3 players, phones and cameras at this year's Consumer Electronics Show, car companies, such as GM, were also there to show off futuristic automotive trends -- including a car that drives itself.

General Motors demonstrated its unmanned Chevrolet Tahoe, nicknamed "Boss," that uses multiple wireless sensors, cameras, GPS systems and sophisticated software to "drive" itself around obstacles.

Members of the press watched (or were offered the chance to sit inside) this modified 2006 Tahoe on a mock driving course outside the Las Vegas Convention Centre to see it perform its impressive manoeuvring, sans human control.

GM says this prototype is a taste of what's to come, so don't bother asking for it at your local dealer.

Super or stupid?

At least it might cut down on the nuumber of drunk drivers on the road...

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