‘Talking Cars’ Could Prevent Accidents Before They Happen

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talking cars vehicles automobiles autos transportation automatic braking auto safety federal requirements transponders intelligent highway systems intelligent vehicles vehicle to vehicle V2V vehicle to infrastructure V2I PBS NewsHour safety vehicles accidents radio transponders Dan Neil Department of Transportation DOT regulations sensors autonomous technology auto makers algorithmic recognition traffic management auto manufacturers connected car privacy
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English-Language Arts History-Social Science STEAM
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Grade 6 Grade 7 Grade 8 Grade 9 Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12
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‘Talking Cars’ Could Prevent Accidents Before They Happen

In recent years, car companies have used technology to make cars safer. Now, the U.S. Department of Transportation is considering making features that were previously optional standard. One of these advances is automatic braking. Experts suggest that it could prevent accidents and save lives. Other technologies discussed include vehicle to vehicle communication and the "connected car".
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