Here we have two paths before us.
On one path, he have fully automated vehicles that take all control out of the hands of the owner, rendering them nothing more than a passenger. And, very much unfortunately, the auto manufacturers would be correct in saying that we should not tinker with our vehicles in this case. They can say whatever reason it would be, they can even honestly say that it's because they want to make more money. However, the reason that will matter the most is because there will be Federal Guidelines on how the programming and the sensor systems automated vehicles work. Modifying your vehicle will mean having to modify the programming. Even for something as simple as a body kit, because that will change the aerodynamic profile of your vehicle, and therefore the overall performance of your vehicle.
The other path?
Simple, but the question is how badly do you want it?
What is it you ask? Oh, that? Well, like I said, it's simple.
We get rid of all electronic systems and return to full electromechanical engineering on our vehicles. No engine control computers, no sensors, no bullshit. The most complicated bit in our cars will be our radio decks.
Good luck making that happen. People like automation. That means they'll have someone else to blame in the event of an accident. (I'm still waiting to hear about a multi-million-dollar lawsuit over an accident caused by the failure of a blindspot sensor or automated emergency braking system.)
On one path, he have fully automated vehicles that take all control out of the hands of the owner, rendering them nothing more than a passenger. And, very much unfortunately, the auto manufacturers would be correct in saying that we should not tinker with our vehicles in this case. They can say whatever reason it would be, they can even honestly say that it's because they want to make more money. However, the reason that will matter the most is because there will be Federal Guidelines on how the programming and the sensor systems automated vehicles work. Modifying your vehicle will mean having to modify the programming. Even for something as simple as a body kit, because that will change the aerodynamic profile of your vehicle, and therefore the overall performance of your vehicle.
The other path?
Simple, but the question is how badly do you want it?
What is it you ask? Oh, that? Well, like I said, it's simple.
We get rid of all electronic systems and return to full electromechanical engineering on our vehicles. No engine control computers, no sensors, no bullshit. The most complicated bit in our cars will be our radio decks.
Good luck making that happen. People like automation. That means they'll have someone else to blame in the event of an accident. (I'm still waiting to hear about a multi-million-dollar lawsuit over an accident caused by the failure of a blindspot sensor or automated emergency braking system.)