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U.S unveils plan for cars of the future

http://money.cnn.com/2014/02/03/autos/vehicle-to-vehicle-

communication/index.html?iid=SF_BN_LN

Caitlin Chuck Professor Klinkowstein


•  New life- saving technology

•  Reliable over human reflexes


•  Vehicle- to- Vehicle communication

Cars communicate directly with other cars on the road preventing accidents and maintaining traffic flow


Ethnographic Research

Will this new vehicle-to-vehicle technology make commuting

easier?


Observation 1 Observed students, who I did not know in commuter lounge - Mention any needs as a student, who commutes to school?



What the Commuters Said

Complained about: -‐Long breaks in between classes -‐Being ?red while driving -‐Could do other things while driving


Observation 2 Spoke to a friend to get the average persons opinion - How would the new technology benefit you?



What Friends Said

Benefits: -‐Would make traveling easier -‐Convenience -‐No distracted drivers


Observation 3 Talked to car fanatic, someone who really likes cars - What do you think about the new technology?



What Car Fana?cs Said:

New technology is: -‐New inven?ve technology -‐S?ll a liEle skep?cal -‐Prototype shows future possibili?es


Ethnographic Research Findings

•  New technology makes commu?ng easier

•  Time can be used doing other things

•  Safer travels/ less accidents •  Cars do not have distrac?ons like

people


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