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September 10, 2014

A car parks itself at a conference in Detroit

  • But the fully-automated system called Connected Automated Valet Parking is still about a decade away.
    • By TOM KRISHER
    AP Auto Writer

    DETROIT — With a thumb swipe on a smartphone, your car one day will be able to drive into a parking deck, find an open spot and back into a space — all by itself.

    Technology being honed by French auto parts maker Valeo uses a dozen ultrasonic sound-wave sensors, 360-degree cameras and a laser scanner to safely park within a few centimeters of other vehicles. Then, when you're done with dinner or a business meeting, the car will return to you after another swipe of the thumb.


     
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