In Sikes' case, Toyota said it found he rapidly pressed the gas and brakes back and forth 250 times, the maximum amount of data that the car's self-diagnostic system can collect. That account appears to contradict Sikes' statement — backed by the California Highway Patrol — that he was frantically slamming the brakes, at one point lifting his buttocks off the seat.
I like the fact now the computer actually records driving data, so that they can find out exactly what happened at the same time improve things over time (with new models).
I know that Apple is planning on including a "black-box" device on all of their products soon to prevent people abusing the warranty.
I like the fact now the computer actually records driving data, so that they can find out exactly wh ...
pkphilip 發表於 2010-3-16 20:27
The problem is there is no common standard on the black box: The news said only Toyota can decode their own black box. It is just like RCMP's investigating the taser death at the airport. Can they be trusted?