Hands Off the Wheel! Self-Driving Car Test - Hi-Tech

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Channel: Euronews Next · 2014 · Science & Technology

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Swedish car-maker Volvo is testing a prototype, self-driving car on public roads, ahead of a large scale pilot programme which will see one hundred self-driving Volvos navigating the streets of Gothenburg. 

The 'Drive Me' project will focus on a number of areas, such as: how autonomous vehicles can improve traffic efficiency and road safety; infrastructure requirements; typical traffic situations suitable for autonomous vehicles; customers' confidence in the cars; and how surrounding drivers interact with a self-driving car...

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