"At the New York International Auto Show, doors swing open to reveal push-button starters — no key necessary." "Are we about to lose our car keys for good? " http://www.wilmingtonstar.com/apps/pbcs.dl...7/1002/business
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(DelerPrius @ Apr 16 2007, 10:56 AM) [snapback]423998[/snapback]</div> Hopefully the people who actually build things (as opposed to conclusion-jumping reporters) will remember that point...
There's always a backup mechanical bit to something electronic. Or at least I hope so lol. Be glad that we have a mechanical release for the hatch if the battery dies cause some sedans with a power release don't have a backup keyhole so the stuff in the trunk is locked until you get the battery going (or if you're able to, fold down the rear seats).
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(DelerPrius @ Apr 16 2007, 09:56 AM) [snapback]423998[/snapback]</div> To quote the the instructions on MRE heaters: "use a rock or something..."
For the time being, cheaper cars will still have keys. And we'll probably have the backup mechanical key until they invent some other way to get in when the battery fails. My Xebra will have a key. Seems awfully backward of it. But if they couldn't afford to put more than three wheels on it, how are they going to afford an SKS? Maybe they'll implant a chip in your head, and power it with a thermocouple using your body heat. Likewise, the warmth of your hand, placed on the door, will power the unlock latch. Or, better yet, to get into the car, you'll blow into a tube. The warmth of your breath will power the device that unlocks the door, but only if there's no alcohol in your blood.
