首页
登录
职称英语
Technology was supposed to set us free, but in the car industry it’s locking
Technology was supposed to set us free, but in the car industry it’s locking
游客
2023-09-06
11
管理
问题
Technology was supposed to set us free, but in the car industry it’s locking us out of our vehicles. And as many more car keys contain electronic chips and come equipped with computerized anti-theft ignition systems, this problem looks set to worsen, experts say.
The days of visiting a hardware store for an extra car key are quickly vanishing, and consumers and advocacy groups say the time needed to replace missing or lost electronic keys is inordinately long and expensive — and drivers may have no recourse (求助对象) when dealerships are not open. Getting a new electronic key can cost hundreds of dollars, including the cost of towing a car.
Unlike an old-fashioned mechanical key, which unlocks a door or starts an ignition with its "teeth", an electronic car key works by sending a code that must be read electronically before a vehicle’s engine will start. The technology for these keys is evolving rapidly and only a few locksmiths are investing in the technology needed to replace them, meaning most drivers who lose their keys are forced to visit a dealership for a replacement.
In a study of the cost of replacing keys in 50 makes and models of vehicles in the Washington, D.C. area, Ditlow’s group found that the average cost of an old-fashioned mechanical key was $12, while the average local dealer price of a "smart" or electronic key was $152. The highest key replacement cost was $335 for a 2004 Lexus IS300.
Ditlow speculates that with a healthy profit coming from their service and parts replacement divisions, auto companies are reluctant to make the codes for their electronic keys more readily available. For their part, automakers say making the information readily accessible would lessen the effectiveness of their anti-theft systems. To remedy this, Ditlow has suggested that the National Insurance Crime Bureau, which combats theft and insurance fraud, maintain a database of key codes so they can be easily located.
Some automakers do indeed provide their information, but not all. And as automobile electronics become increasingly sophisticated and increasingly common, the electronic key problem looks set to continue to dog drivers, experts say. Most luxury cars now have sophisticated electronic key systems, and car lockouts are among the most common reasons for roadside-assistance calls according to the AAA. [br] Ditlow suggests making the code information of the electronic keys readily accessible under the supervision of______.
选项
答案
the NationaI Insurance Crime Bureau
解析
根据第五段中Ditlow的观点,他显然是希望汽车制造商能够让汽车钥匙密码更容易获得。而为了解决汽车制造商提出的防盗问题,Ditlow提出了补救措施:由the NationalInsurance Crime Bureau建立一个钥匙密码的数据库,以方便地找到这些车辆。综合可推断,Ditlow是希望密码公布行动能够在这个国家部门监管之下进行。
转载请注明原文地址:https://tihaiku.com/zcyy/2989221.html
相关试题推荐
Everyoneinthefrontseatis_______________________(应该系好安全带).supposedtowea
Inrecentyearsthepotentialofinformationtechnologytoenhanceteaching
Inrecentyearsthepotentialofinformationtechnologytoenhanceteaching
Inrecentyearsthepotentialofinformationtechnologytoenhanceteaching
[originaltext]What’sinstorefortechfansin20107Plenty.Technologyfa
[originaltext]What’sinstorefortechfansin20107Plenty.Technologyfa
[originaltext]What’sinstorefortechfansin20107Plenty.Technologyfa
[originaltext]What’sinstorefortechfansin20107Plenty.Technologyfa
Today,deep-oceanminingisdoneonlybytheoilandgasindustry.Yetthe
Today,deep-oceanminingisdoneonlybytheoilandgasindustry.Yetthe
随机试题
LanguageFamiliesAllofthelanguageswithinala
诚然,这是我们祖宗的伟业,也是对世界的贡献;可是我们为什么不去追问刚刚建国二百多年的美国,为什么会在物质丰富和科学发展上,跨越了我们的五千年?鲁迅先生深刻
全球化是描述全球社会时使用的一个术语,即在这个社会中,世界上某一个区域在经济、政治、环境、文化方面发生的事件会很快对世界其他地区的人们产生影响。全球化是通信
下列变量中,属于分类变量的是( )。A.产量 B.收入 C.性别 D.体
油浸变压器在线油色谱检测装置哪些缺陷属于一般缺陷()。(A)装置报警(B
现实地看,近几年快速增长的风电、太阳能光伏发电、生物质能以及发展了20多年的核电
社会服务机构可以运用的主要筹资方法包括()。A.电话劝募 B.项目申请 C
(2017年真题)同等数量的货币或现金流在不同时点的价值是不同的。()
完形一顿悟说认为完形是一种{pz_填空},是对事物关系的认知。
疏浚工程中局部欠挖出现()情况时,应进行返工处理。A.欠挖厚度大于设计水深的5%
最新回复
(
0
)