Originally posted by YConnell:
The problem is that cars just aren't adaptable enough. I reckon that for about 90% of the time, I could get by with a much smaller car - there's only me in the car and I don't carry any cargo. But for 10% of the time, I need two or three more seats for passengers and a large boot to take my shopping, DIY stuff, gardening stuff, or luggage. What I need is a car that can shrink and expand as required.
Car designers and manufacturers, I challenge you! <g>
Exactly! There have been prototypes along those lines. Trouble is, they all have an unfortunate tendency to go into "compress" mode in a collision -- regardless of whether there are people occupying the space or not.
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