In its statement Thursday, the agency reaffirmed that it is considering rules that could effectively require car makers to equip vehicles with technology that automatically applies the brakes when the car senses an imminent crash.

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They also understand that technology changes quickly, which means that strict rules and prohibitions are counterproductive.

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Many analysts are unconvinced, however, pointing out that the extent of the change wrought by 3G technology will affect the very rules of the game, leaving existing players vulnerable.

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