Computers in Cars Have Huge Software Bugs
According to the Wall Street Journal computers in cars today can carry major software flaws and bugs, which could seriously hamper the way that the vehicle works. Computers were first introduced into vehicles in the late 1970’s. when they controlled emission and the fuel-injection system, but they have revolutionized the automobile industry – and the automobile transport industry – and are in every single car and truck on the road today. This makes it difficult for the common man, who has only a basic grasp of how a vehicle works, to fix their own vehicles, and specialists are often required – and cost more – than a do-it-yourself job.
However, they make the cars run better. Or do they? According to new reports computers have been causing a lot of problems, especially with the new Toyota Prius. The new Prius has a regenerative braking system that – you guessed it – is run by a computer. Now Toyota has recalled over 300,000 Prius models, and the NHTSA is investigating electronic systems that control the flow of gasoline in other new vehicles (which were not mentioned). After Toyota’s problems, Ford is now looking into reprogramming their regenerative braking systems as well. But at the end of the computers do more good than harm, and they’re only going to grow (or shrink, in terms of size) as time goes on.