I was reading about the increased dependance on reliable computing in automotive. It's quite amazing, (and slightly worrying) that we rely so much on computers while driving. And you if have an older car and it goes, the computer board might cost more to replace than the entire.
Of course, one day soon, we won't have to drive ourselves...the computers will drive us around and keep us away from collisions via GPS.
And in the world of Hybrids, any reduction in battery drain is huge. Your move POET.