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    why your old car is about to double in price.. IBM new patent

    does anyone have more info on this?

    The USPTO has just published IBM's patent application for a 'System and Method for Controlling Vehicle Engine Running State at Busy Intersections for Increased Fuel Consumption Efficiency.' Here's how Big Blue explains the invention: 'The present disclosure is directed to a method for managing engines in response to a traffic signal............


    http://tech.slashdot.org/story/10/05...3A+Slashdot%29
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    Oh geeze.

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      #3
      What the fuck? Big brother is going to get us! Who thinks this shit up anyways.

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        #4
        Good points in response to the link over there.

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          Useful Information

          It is common for Swiss drivers to switch off their engines at traffic lights and railway crossings as well as in traffic jams to reduce pollution

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            #6
            Seems like all the starting would use more fuel then if the car was just idling. Cool technology, but it seems like a silly application.

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              #7
              they better start making starters MUCH easier to service and of higher quality. there will be tons of them needing replaced all the time with shit.

              Wonder if this tech incorporates the data tracking tax you by the mile boxes too
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                #8
                ^^^Good point.

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                  #9
                  Hmmmm.....seems like a '67 Mustang is looking more & more appealing as a daily driver

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                    #10
                    Some asshole was going to think this up.
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                      #11
                      I turn off my engine at long stoplights.

                      More or less all of Germany turns off their engines at long stoplights and railroad crossings.

                      It really helps cut down on a ton of pollution.
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                        #12
                        Wow. That's pretty ridiculous.

                        So what happens if there's an emergency and you need to perform an evasive maneuver? Do you have to politely ask Mr. Traffic Light to restart your car in a split-second reaction? I think not.

                        Or what about if you need to move out of the way for an emergency vehicle coming through the intersection? :???:
                        -Geno

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                          #13
                          This is why I don't want a new car.

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                            #14
                            You guys actually give a shit about pollution? Hippies.

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                              #15
                              How do I rev at potential opponents while waiting for the light to change?

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