In transport technology: anti-drunk driving cars and a Boeing’s vertical take-off

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In transport technology: anti-drunk driving cars and a Boeing’s vertical take-off
In transport technology: No more drunk driving? And a jet taking off like a space shuttle?

A safety report says drunk driving kills at least 28 people a day.
But the US transportation department might be able to prevent it in the coming years using new technology.


The alcohol detection system will measure the alcohol in a driver’s blood in less than a second.
If it is above .08, the legal limit in 50 states in the US, the vehicle won’t move.
The car will detect alcohol levels through a breath based system and a touch based system.

This is called the 787 Dreamliner and it’s Boeing’s new plane.
This large carrier can pull off some amazing stunts – like do a near vertical take-offs.
Well, that’s when it’s not filled with passengers.
This particular plane was rehearsing for the 2015 Paris Air Show.

Matthew Ang, Rappler, Manila. – Rappler.com

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