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Originally Posted by EricVanWyk
As a side note, it is easier to innovate with automobiles than it is with airplanes. More types of cars are released than types of airplanes, and the regulations around things that fly are oppressive/stifling.
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This is true but it's been slowly changing. Auto software development is slowly coming under increasing scrutiny and micromanagement. Toyota's latest problems will provide an extra push in this direction.
Also, it is easier to innovate with automobiles in Europe than it is in the US, due to Europe's more reasonable tort laws.
Those of you who want a taste of what Eric is talking about (oppressive/stifling regulations for aircraft), try Googling
DO-178B site:faa.gov
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