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The driverless car is closer than you think. But who will own and control these brave new machines: The traditional automakers or new tech giants?

The plot thickens?

Driverless cars

Now the giant Apple conglomerate is looking into developing driver-less cars to compete with the other giant, Google. This article looks at the unease that this is causing in the auto industry, amongst the car manufacturers.

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Driverless cars

Thankfully, I do not think that we will see many of these cars. As a result, in Halifax where my garage is based. Of course, I am certain that they will pop up somewhere in the country. Particularly where road conditions are better. I still can’t wrap my head around the idea of these things driving on our roads.

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autonomous cars in Halifax?

Although the technology is here, I just cannot get my head around the idea of driverless cars running around on our roads. Out of all the new inventions that we have seen in the recent past, especially in the car industry, this is the one that my brain just will not take in: driverless cars.

We will have lines of small driverless cars trailing each other as they go about their task of getting from A to B at 20 miles per hour. It reminds me of when I was a kid and used to watch Flash Gordon.

The upper levels of the cities had little cars all in a row, but not on roads as we know them but on sky roads. As kids, we thought that was the future, but it never happened.
This idea also reminds me of the London Docklands Light Railway, which has autonomous trains that automatically take passengers from A to B without any driver;

the safe thing is that they are on rails to guide them, whereas the autonomous cars will be battling against actual people who prefer to drive their own cars. I suspect it will not be too long before we see the first crash between humans and the driverless cars; that should be interesting.

Will autonomous cars ever take off?

I just cannot see it happening to a country like the UK with its busy, crowded roads; perhaps someone out there can explain to me how it will all work. For example, if there was a collision, who would be responsible for exchanging insurance information or even simply accepting blame?

I suspect it will be the human driver’s fault in any case, but if not, will the autonomous cars have to go to court? and show the images of the crash on the on-board cameras.
I am looking at this lightheartedly, but there are issues that will require ironing out before these things are let out on the roads.
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Moving onto 2024

Driverless cars, also known as autonomous vehicles (AVs), are rapidly advancing and gaining traction in the automotive world. As of 2024, many tech giants and car manufacturers, including Tesla, Waymo, and Uber, are testing and refining their AV technology.

These vehicles use a combination of sensors, cameras, radar, and AI to navigate roads without human intervention. In the UK, trials are underway in various cities, with the government aiming for widespread adoption by 2030.

The technology promises increased safety, reduced traffic congestion, and improved mobility for those unable to drive. However, regulatory, ethical, and safety challenges remain, requiring ongoing collaboration between policymakers, manufacturers, and the public to ensure a smooth transition to this futuristic mode of transport.

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Wow if like me you work in the auto industry then we had better be looking for another job?

This article portrays a nightmare scenario for the whole of the motor industry?

Self-Driving cars

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Self-Driving cars

Self-Driving cars

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and keep nipping yourself every now and again. I still do not see a future for self driving cars and I just think that it is for huge companies with loads of money to burn.

I cannot see how you could even start mixing self-driving cars on the same roads as cars with human drivers.

These self-driving cars cannot think like humans.

It was proven when self-driving cars got stuck on a roundabout during testing. The car could not think how to join the roundabout because all the human drivers were using their brains and speed of thought. They were nipping out, leaving the  self-driving cars with nowhere to go.

Also, the auto industry generates billions of dollars for various exchequers and employs billions of workers. How are these things going to replace the lost revenue from taxes?

Also, what about the insurance? Self-Driving cars

problems and the emergency services, What are they going to use?

My blood is boiling at the moment. So I will cut it short, but I don’t think it will ever happen, perhaps on a new planet in three hundred years.

I was recently lucky enough to be able to visit Rome, the capital of Italy. When I saw the organised chaos of the Italian traffic system, I had a little chuckle to myself at the thought of the introduction of self-driving cars into their system.

No disrespect to any Italians who may read my blogs, because their traffic system does work, albeit at high speed. We will have to see.

2020 Update. Self-Driving cars

Of course, here in 2020 we have the Corona virus outbreak, which has brought most things to a halt. Including the progress of the driverless car.

Here in Halifax, we just keep on plodding along, fitting tyres and servicing cars the good old-fashioned way. In my opinion, these “fads” will come and go! Moving forward, I believe that the horrific cost of this pandemic will put many of these crazy ideas on hold.

2024 article update. Self-Driving cars

Certainly, let us engage in a discourse regarding the most recent advancements in the realm of autonomous vehicles, a subject that is presently generating considerable interest and chatter.

It’s truly remarkable, particularly when you consider the potential transformative impact of this technology on our transport infrastructure as well as the far-reaching implications for daily commutes and delivery processes for organisations such as ours.

What then has emerged in the domain of autonomous vehicles? The most significant news is consistently how these intelligent vehicles are improving their ability to navigate our unpredictable streets.

Due to the fact

that the software has been fine-tuned and improved by the technologists, these vehicles are becoming increasingly adept at handling a variety of obstacles, including stray cyclists and pedestrians.

There have been several additional industry titans dipping their caps into the ring. Conventional automakers are collaborating with technology companies in order to accelerate the development of autonomous vehicles.

It is comparable to observing a high-stakes relay race in which all participants transfer the technological baton in an attempt to gain an advantage.

The developments in artificial intelligence

that enable vehicles to make decisions in real time have been a major highlight. This technology is about more than just travelling from A to B; it also improves the safety and efficiency of travel.

One could envision a future in which traffic congestion and accidents are relegated to the annals of history; that sounds fairly enticing, wouldn’t you say?

Significant urban trials generate considerable anticipation in the United Kingdom. These trials serve the purpose of determining the compatibility of self-driving vehicles with our current road infrastructure, which, let’s face it, is not always the most spacious or uncomplicated!

Furthermore, there is considerable discourse surrounding the regulatory framework that must be adhered to in order to guarantee ethical conduct and safety. It is comparable to establishing the regulations for an unorthodox game; a comprehensive understanding of the stipulations is imperative prior to commencing actual gameplay.

As tiny business owners and locals

The ramifications are enormous. We are discussing the possibility of drastically reducing delivery times due to the continuous operation of these vehicles.

And it’s quite exciting to consider the possibilities, especially for someone like me, who is constantly on the lookout for the next great thing in technology to help the company grow—perhaps even delivering car batteries to customers without a driver!

Thus, maintain vigilance.

The self-driving car industry is advancing rapidly, and all hands are on deck. Not only does it pertain to technology, but also to equipping our communities and enterprises for an intelligent and streamlined future.

Who knows, then? Potentially approaching sooner than we anticipate, these intelligent vehicles will be navigating the thoroughfares of Halifax, thereby considerably enhancing road safety and simplifying our daily lives.

Anticipation is warranted for the voyage ahead; it deserves to be a thrilling one!

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