On 12 Dec 2009, at 17:28, roger_millin wrote: > Ian wrote: > >> When I asked the technical Director of Mercedes Benz if he would be >> having the first Drive by wire car, and he answered No. I pointed out >> they had not got there heads around writing safety software for >> cars yet >> had they. I reconned it would take them at least 10 yrs to start to >> approach the level required, now that was in 1999 so one wonders if >> they >> are starting to get there? > > There was a whole small group of engineers in Jaguar's development > team when I worked there dedicated to the development and insurance > acceptance of drive by wire throttles, software etc and the > infallability that is required of such a device. All development > cars were provided with a big red emergency KILL button on the dash > in case of emergencies with the drive systems.
Hmmm. Judging by my XF's occasionally freaky behaviour I'd say they've got a way to go yet.... -- Andy Greener n.b. Whisper Pangbourne, UK http://www.nb-whisper.com
