Thread: Tackling urban gridlock with foldable car

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts (Reuters) - Wouldn't it be nice to drive a car into town without worrying about finding a parking space?

Scientists at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology have devised just such a vehicle, a futuristic "City Car" that could even drive itself.

Once at your destination, the vehicle's computers would, at the press of a button, look for a parking spot behind others like itself, then fold roughly in half so you could stack it there as you would a shopping cart...........

http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20080310/od_nm/usa_minicar_odd_dc;_ylt=AvB.u_ZXuzivPdp9JBNZj_ouQE 4F

People wouldn't have to worry about where to park their cars in town and automobiles would take up less urban space, leaving more room for parks and walkways, he added.

I always liked the idea of doing car sharing. Pay a monthly or mileage fee and then just go. Obviously wouldn't work for everyone but I think for a lot of people it would save money.

I thought that this was the way of the future anyway.
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"NodakPaul" wrote:

I thought that this was the way of the future anyway.
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LOL - I'm reminded of Red Foreman...."We were promised hover cars!"

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