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Volvo calls time

Posted September 18, 2007 12:49 PM

From The Engineer:

Volvo has become the first major car maker to develop an alcohol immobiliser for its vehicles, bringing the 'alcolock' a step closer to the automotive mass market. Its Alcoguard device uses wireless and fuel cell technologies to take a breath test from drivers before the engine can be started. The breath is analysed and if the blood-alcohol limit is exceeded, the engine will not start. The car giant, which launched the device at the recent Frankfurt Motor Show, claims to be the first motor manufacturer to launch a fully- integrated system.

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09/19/2007 8:15 AM

Oh great, so now you have to blow into some electronic teat before your car will start? I think the only people who will buy this are in Brussels....

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09/19/2007 8:42 AM

If memory serves, aren't Volvo part of Ford now? Watch out Ford fans....

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09/19/2007 8:47 AM

Yeah, that should just about put Ford in bankruptcy. Can you imagine the response of the public to this?

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