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It's one of the most unusual car races in the world. In the DARPA Grand Challenge, the cars drive themselves - no remote controls needed. And the contest is not a game. It could change the way all of us drive.
See photos! http://www.flickr.com/photos/kqedquest/sets/72157602785636008/
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It's one of the most unusual car races in the world. In the DARPA Grand Challenge, the cars drive themselves - no remote controls needed. And the contest is not a game. It could change the way all of us drive. See photos! http://www.flickr.com/photos/kqedquest/sets/72157602785636008/
Broadcast History
Aired twice during Morning Edition "C" Segment, 11/2/07.
Timing and Cues
no intro included in piece. Sockout ("For QUEST, I'm Lauren Sommer...) begins 4:54.
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