Think tires are expensive now? Just wait!
Fortunately, the higher cost that will be due to new technology as it applies to the average vehicle hasn't happened yet, but like any feature that can generate profit for manufacturers and potentially become a regulatory necessity, it will inevitably find its way into the mainstream.
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