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Old 11-04-2012, 12:25 PM   #30 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by euromodder View Post
That's wishful thinking.

We have yet to see how many errors the computers will make.
And they will show up.

Automated transport systems often "hang" repeatedly for causes unknown or not really understood - and that can be on predetermined tracks with little traffic and no intruders (or humans around).
Fair enough, I guess I was just assuming cars could run at a consistent speed and close together, eliminating human error. Even if the traffic only drove at 20 MPH it would be much more efficient than the current stop-and-go.
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