Will Cameras Replace Sideview Mirrors On Cars In 2018? 496
cartechboy (2660665) writes "Just the other day we read about how the Department of Transportation will require all manufacturers to include rearview cameras on all new cars produced after May 1, 2018. But there's something else auto manufacturers are pushing for, the ability to replace sideview mirrors with cameras in 2018. Tesla in particular is pushing for this to happen as traditional mirrors are bulky, and not very aerodynamic. That lump of plastic can cause surprising amounts of drag on an otherwise smooth car body. Camera units are much smaller and can be made streamlined, or even mounted nearly flush with the body, thus reducing aerodynamic drag. The idea has been around since the 1990s, and many concept cars have used cameras instead of sideview mirrors for years. But how will NHTSA respond? Is it finally time to ditch the sideview mirror?"
Why stop there? (Score:5, Funny)
Re:nope! (Score:4, Funny)
Just sent the image to my phone (Score:3, Funny)
That's all I'm looking at, anyway.
Re:Why stop there? (Score:4, Funny)
What about ditching the windshield and replacing it with a 4k HD screen? Then you can embed the driver lower-down and deep inside a protective hardened shell. A no-glass car all around.
Then how about ditching the wheels, and just simulate movement on the 4K screen. You could drive as fast you want in perfect safety.
Re:simplicity and reliability (Score:5, Funny)
Pussy.
First thing I do when I get a car is rip off those damn mirrors. They're just another government intrusion into our freedoms to drive as we please, which is one of our God-given rights.
Anyway, they would only distract me and interfere with my natural feel for the road. I trust my instincts and experience a hell of a lot more than I trust some "mirror". Why would I need to see backwards if I'm going forwards?
Re:nope! (Score:5, Funny)
Exactly, I just drive with my Oculus on and have full visibility. When Zuckerburg is elected president (after everyone on Facebook finds that all of their friends of have posts saying they are voting for him) and mandates an Oculus for every driver, you guys are going to love seeing everywhere.
Well, until the hackers start overlaying the Second Life furry content. But that only happens about every other day.
Re:nope! (Score:3, Funny)
Try to collect it.