Episode of Series “21st Century”.
The redesign, computerization and possible elimination of automobiles in the next century is predicted in this film. Experimental models using new power sources, and the trend towards taking responsibility away from human drivers are examined. A partially automated driving system, as well as dual-mode cars which hook up to an electric rail roadway where computers take full control are demonstrated. Major considerations in the prototypes studied are safety, air pollution and traffic congestion. Reporter: Walter Cronkite.
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Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
000940
Language
English
Subject categories
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Air - Pollution
Communications, Infrastructure, & Transport → Automobiles
Communications, Infrastructure, & Transport → Automobiles - Design and construction
Communications, Infrastructure, & Transport → Automobiles - Safety measures
Communications, Infrastructure, & Transport → Automobiles, Electric
Communications, Infrastructure, & Transport → Traffic flow
Communications, Infrastructure, & Transport → Traffic safety
Documentary → Documentary films - United States
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Automobiles - Social aspects
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Traffic safety
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)