Tecnologia Technology 75 Anuário Yearbook ABLA 2013 There are only seven years to go to the launch of the car that will partially do away with the driver! The forecast has not been made by a crazy scientist, or an enthusiastic consultant, or an astrologer. It comes from the worldwide president of Nissan, Carlos Ghosn. In an interview with the IG website, Ghosn said, “Nissan wants to be the first manufacturer to launch it on the market, at around 2020.” Ghosn went on to say, “But I’m not talking about cars without drivers, but a driver that barely drives. Instead, they will talk on the telephone, work, or have fun.”In other words, drivers will be there just to keep an eye on the cruise control and act only in extraordinary situations. For those who follow the automotive industry, the prediction made by the president of Nissan is not big news. It is the evolution of what already exists in some high-end cars. They take control in certain situations, such as parking without human interference. There are also systems that keep cars away from the car in front, and others that send out alerts when the vehicle leaves its lane. “In the future, cars will integrate all of these systems to perform all sorts of tasks, whether using information via GPS to plot routes on their own, to avoid traffic, to park alone, or even to look for a good restaurant to the owner,” says the article.”It will also be perfect for the disabled, an important market that today depends on adapted versions of ordinary cars,” said Carlos Ghosn. Is it possible to know how much and how this technology will impact the car leasing and rental market? People who currently do not like driving, or who are afraid of it, with a little instruction may finally drive cars alone, greatly increasing the number of potential clients. Of course, the first models will come out in Japan, Europe and the United States. But sooner or later we in Brazil will also have these robots. One interesting fact: a report on the website of The Voice of America has reported that England will soon make a short test-flight for a pilot-less airplane. It will be operated via remote control, by staff at a base who will handle take off, follow the journey, and make the landing. The difference between it and other existing unmanned aircraft is that the British model will be the first airliner to be tested. It will have 31 seats. The first flight will probably not be full. Or will they find 31 brave souls? What is certain is that this is an indicator that technology will advance much further in our business. Let’s get ready for the new times. Our potential market will expand controle remoto, pelo pessoal de uma base que fará a decolagem, acompanhará todo o percurso e fará o pouso. A diferença com outras aeronaves não tripuladas já existentes é que o modelo britânico será o primeiro “comercial”, ou seja, um avião de passageiros! Serão 31 lugares. Provavelmente o primeiro vôo não sairá lotado. Ou será que eles encontrarão 31 corajosos!? O certo é que esse é um indicador que a tecnologia ainda avançará muito no nosso negócio. Vamos nos preparar para os novos tempos.
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