Callaway, Sue. "Chevy's Self-Driving Muscle Car." FORTUNE 171.6 (2015): 8-12. Business Source Premier. Web. 14 Oct. 2015.
In the news article, “Chevy’s Self-Driving Muscle Car,” Sue Callaway explains the current technological advances for a future line of cars. Engineers and Designers have been working hard on the Chevrolet-FNR in Fountain Valley, California for several months. They showcased the new car for Chevrolet’s 10th anniversary with the help of Fortune and General Motors in China. At the Shanghai motor show they revealed to the public there vision of what driving would be like fifteen years from now. The autonomous or robotic car was designed to fit a family for a younger generation market. Pan Asia Technical Automotive Center (PATAC) teamed with SAIC motor and helped to develop the electric vehicle as well. Many of the features on the Chevrolet-FNR were created to seam ahead of its time. The wheels were unconventionally designed with larger rims and no hubs. A blue LED light trim on a black carbon fiber exterior helps the vehicle be more aerodynamic as well as give it a sleek ethereal design. Inside the car much work had gone into making it as comfortable and convenient as possible. The seats can read an occupant's body temperature, heart rate, blood pressure, and even mood. This car also has the capabilities to run errands without a passenger such as taking itself to the car wash. Protection technologies like night vision and road condition reports have been programmed in the car as well. GM also is intends on creating this car as the first with the ability to communicate with other cars in order to avoid collisions This innovative car could solve many problems and safety issues that occur on busy roads.. Self-driving abilities of the car could eliminate dangerous traffic congestion on main roads, and overall minimize car accidents. Chevrolet hopes that the experimental car will be on the market and readily affordable by 2030. Even though many of these technologies are yet to be invented the possibilities of this car are astounding.
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