the future

briggie · 19-09-2013, 08:12

how do you see the future of motoring ? .....technology seems to have come on in leaps and bounds ....not all for the better in my humble opinion .

what kind of technology do you expect in cars in the future ? ..... I expect cars that are virtually crash proof , similar to systems already in place today which scan the immediate area of the vehicle and automatically apply braking to all vehicles in a crash situation .

as for engines I guess that is anyones guess ..... even engines that run on fresh air I suppose .

firebobby · 19-09-2013, 17:26

Engines that run on water... I have started saving water in butts and old pots and pans, if anyone wants to invest in my little scheme, let me know

spinna · 19-09-2013, 17:32

firebobby

jims-terrano · 19-09-2013, 20:38

Motoring will be killed off by the nanny state

exosteve · 19-09-2013, 20:58

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Originally Posted by firebobby

Engines that run on water... I have started saving water in butts and old pots and pans, if anyone wants to invest in my little scheme, let me know

they already done that one its called steam

solarman216 · 19-09-2013, 22:13

Seems to me that you will get into your personal pod and tell it where you want to go and you will arrive a while later, no fun at all, safe maybe, but mindless rubbish, and where the the F do I put the 36 x 18 cylinder and my tools, Rick

96terrano · 19-09-2013, 23:22

Well, if anything major was going to happen, Japan will probably be the first place to look, next things I'll guess will be developing safety systems and just things for convenience

macabethiel · 20-09-2013, 07:42

So if you have an older V8 motor in 10-20 years time they will go up in value as the petrol heads amongst us seek the old fashioned adrenalin rush!

No traction control, electronic stability control and automatic braking for us !

Buy your Corvette Stingray now !!

Get that Volvo S8 V8 AWD towcar now !!

rustic · 20-09-2013, 08:23

The Future.
There will be special hubs around the country, that you can drive to and park your car, you will then board a pod that is full of seats, then this pod will transport you to a city of limited choice, where you then have to find your own way to your final destination.

This will be cheaper than driving your own car. (this is the real point

)

Jackanory.. fairy tale I know, a few months ago we went to the York Railway museum, to see the collection of A4 pacifics, Mallard etc, the train ticket for 2 adults return, on the morning... £208 Going from Lichfield, second class cheap day return.
We would still have to pay the car park £4.50 if we could actually find a space, so would have been a very expensive trip.

In the end we went by car, paid £6.00 for the car park in York, and fuel was under £25 so about a seventh of the rail cost. The journey was fairly quick too, no hold ups, door to door transport. It might catch on.

If only they had cheap realistically priced public transport which ran on time, and can give door to door transport. Oh and the big bug bear, they are clean

Rustic

melissachels · 20-09-2013, 19:08

Theres a guy up here that installs h2o systems & U only need to change the liquid every 2 yrs, never fuel up in that 2 yrs....I don't have £800...

but i'll stick to my basic motors for as long as possible... auto pods/cars ain't gonna be fun & eventually the traffic won't be on the roads so it'll be alll mine

paulp · 20-09-2013, 23:26

I like being a menace on the road

paulp

rustic · 20-09-2013, 23:37

Cars will be chipped so they can be tracked and charges will be made against mileage, express routes costing more than rural routes, cities will cost more too.

Eventually people will be chipped, so they know where you are, so if a crime is committed, it will be easy to find the perpetrator.
Tracking across continents, so no need for id or passports, no need for cash or credit cards.
They will know what you earn, so no cash back handers, as cash will be obsolete by then. They will know who you are with, and for how long.
If you should be at work, they will know where you are...

Just think about it, if you have a mobile phone that is switched on, then they can track your position throughout the world now anyway...

solarman216 · 21-09-2013, 02:01

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Originally Posted by rustic

Just think about it, if you have a mobile phone that is switched on, then they can track your position throughout the world now anyway...

and when you use your credit/debit card know how much you spend and what on, and the plethoria of ANPR cameras around log your every car journey, food for thought, Rick

AD Ent · 21-09-2013, 08:56

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Originally Posted by solarman216

and when you use your credit/debit card know how much you spend and what on, and the plethoria of ANPR cameras around log your every car journey, food for thought, Rick

1984

Club Points cards allow companies to build a profile of your spending habits, what foods your buying and how often. Are you buying foods that promote a healthy lifestyle? What time and location. You may have missed a week, You were on holiday?

jims-terrano · 21-09-2013, 10:50

Don't get me started guys on this subject and the most scary thought is that our children are growing up not giving it all a second thought. All the forum and fb and twitter posts too.

Big Brother been watching for a long time already. Hope he finds something interesting about me cos am blowed if I can

19-09-2013, 08:12	#1
briggie Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: peoples democratic republic of west yorkshire Vehicle: " alice " Posts: 10,473	the future how do you see the future of motoring ? .....technology seems to have come on in leaps and bounds ....not all for the better in my humble opinion . what kind of technology do you expect in cars in the future ? ..... I expect cars that are virtually crash proof , similar to systems already in place today which scan the immediate area of the vehicle and automatically apply braking to all vehicles in a crash situation . as for engines I guess that is anyones guess ..... even engines that run on fresh air I suppose .

19-09-2013, 22:13	#6
solarman216 Off road maniac Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Bexhill on Sea Vehicle: Y60 Patrol Me, 3 ltr Mrs Posts: 17,430	Seems to me that you will get into your personal pod and tell it where you want to go and you will arrive a while later, no fun at all, safe maybe, but mindless rubbish, and where the the F do I put the 36 x 18 cylinder and my tools, Rick __________________ Ex banger racer now off road maniac Lokka on the front with manual hubs Diff lock on rear 3 inch SS straight through exhaust Manly winch bumper with 13000 lb winch 10 spike ground anchor, with multiple straps and blocks Super strong body cills capped with scaffold pole 20% stronger springs all round aggressive off road tyres on wheels so just swap. Aim to get stuck and be completely self sufficient in extraction, love getting muddy, 2ft deep is good but rare.

20-09-2013, 07:42	#8
macabethiel Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Derby Vehicle: Freelander & Jeep GC 3.0 Posts: 4,416	The future of motoring So if you have an older V8 motor in 10-20 years time they will go up in value as the petrol heads amongst us seek the old fashioned adrenalin rush! No traction control, electronic stability control and automatic braking for us ! Buy your Corvette Stingray now !! Get that Volvo S8 V8 AWD towcar now !!

20-09-2013, 08:23	#9
rustic Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Staffordshire Vehicle: Maverick Mk I 2.7 TD LWB Posts: 7,825	The Future. There will be special hubs around the country, that you can drive to and park your car, you will then board a pod that is full of seats, then this pod will transport you to a city of limited choice, where you then have to find your own way to your final destination. This will be cheaper than driving your own car. (this is the real point) Jackanory.. fairy tale I know, a few months ago we went to the York Railway museum, to see the collection of A4 pacifics, Mallard etc, the train ticket for 2 adults return, on the morning... £208 Going from Lichfield, second class cheap day return. We would still have to pay the car park £4.50 if we could actually find a space, so would have been a very expensive trip. In the end we went by car, paid £6.00 for the car park in York, and fuel was under £25 so about a seventh of the rail cost. The journey was fairly quick too, no hold ups, door to door transport. It might catch on. If only they had cheap realistically priced public transport which ran on time, and can give door to door transport. Oh and the big bug bear, they are clean Rustic __________________ Ford Maverick GLX 1995 2.7TD LWB in illusion silver, 98k miles. Owned since new, for 22 years. Best car I have ever owned. Just wish I could drive it more.

20-09-2013, 23:26	#11
paulp Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: essex Vehicle: nissan mistral 27td Posts: 1,043	the future I like being a menace on the road paulp

19-09-2013, 17:26	#2
firebobby Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: South Bucks Vehicle: Terrano 3.0 SVE 2005 Posts: 3,499	Engines that run on water... I have started saving water in butts and old pots and pans, if anyone wants to invest in my little scheme, let me know

19-09-2013, 17:32	#3
spinna Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Telford, Shropshire Vehicle: Nissan Patrol y60 4.2d Posts: 1,287	firebobby

19-09-2013, 20:38	#4
jims-terrano Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: UK Posts: 12,965	Motoring will be killed off by the nanny state

19-09-2013, 23:22	#7
96terrano Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland Vehicle: Nissan Terrano 2.7TD LWB Posts: 8,024	Well, if anything major was going to happen, Japan will probably be the first place to look, next things I'll guess will be developing safety systems and just things for convenience

20-09-2013, 19:08	#10
melissachels Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Near Armagh, Northern Ireland Vehicle: half of a T2 2.7td swb Posts: 1,216	Theres a guy up here that installs h2o systems & U only need to change the liquid every 2 yrs, never fuel up in that 2 yrs....I don't have £800... but i'll stick to my basic motors for as long as possible... auto pods/cars ain't gonna be fun & eventually the traffic won't be on the roads so it'll be alll mine

20-09-2013, 23:37	#12
rustic Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Staffordshire Vehicle: Maverick Mk I 2.7 TD LWB Posts: 7,825	Cars will be chipped so they can be tracked and charges will be made against mileage, express routes costing more than rural routes, cities will cost more too. Eventually people will be chipped, so they know where you are, so if a crime is committed, it will be easy to find the perpetrator. Tracking across continents, so no need for id or passports, no need for cash or credit cards. They will know what you earn, so no cash back handers, as cash will be obsolete by then. They will know who you are with, and for how long. If you should be at work, they will know where you are... Just think about it, if you have a mobile phone that is switched on, then they can track your position throughout the world now anyway... __________________ Ford Maverick GLX 1995 2.7TD LWB in illusion silver, 98k miles. Owned since new, for 22 years. Best car I have ever owned. Just wish I could drive it more.

21-09-2013, 10:50	#15
jims-terrano Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: UK Posts: 12,965	Don't get me started guys on this subject and the most scary thought is that our children are growing up not giving it all a second thought. All the forum and fb and twitter posts too. Big Brother been watching for a long time already. Hope he finds something interesting about me cos am blowed if I can