Autonomous vehicles are on a roll, suggests a new report from McKinsey & Co., released last week during the Geneva Motor Show. Acceptance will increase substantially by 2050, accounting for as much of 20 percent of new car sales. The shift to self-driving technologies could reduce auto accidents by as much as 90 percent, the report suggests.
In addition, self-driving vehicles could free up commuters’ time in the car, which could be spent on activities other than navigating the roads.
The end result will be that driving your own car will be illegal and owning your own car will be much like riding the bus. What about motorcycles? Good for Google but not so good for individual freedom.
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Get Ready for Self-Driving Autos to Wreak Disruption
Posted by: Peter Suciu March 9, 2015 11:43 AMAutonomous vehicles are on a roll, suggests a new report from McKinsey & Co., released last week during the Geneva Motor Show. Acceptance will increase substantially by 2050, accounting for as much of 20 percent of new car sales. The shift to self-driving technologies could reduce auto accidents by as much as 90 percent, the report suggests.
In addition, self-driving vehicles could free up commuters’ time in the car, which could be spent on activities other than navigating the roads.
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