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Why Self Driving Technology is the Future
A self-driving vehicle is a car that can drive itself from one point to a predetermined destination using various technologies. These technologies include adaptive cruise control, GPS navigation tech, active steering, anti-lock braking system, lasers, radars, and sensors. These technologies allow the vehicle to sense its environment and move with no human intervention. Self-driving cars will no doubt change the future of vehicle manufacturing, driving, and our commuting infrastructure due to the following benefits: 1. Less carbon emissions – Emissions can be reduced by up to 60% With the lurking threats of climate change, it is important more than ever to find sustainable solutions. Autonomous vehicles can help reduce traffic congestion and in turn emissions are reduced. Demand for electric vehicles will most likely increase with automation. Emissions from fuel-based vehicles will be reduced with more electric vehicles on the road. Automated vehicles will make car sharing more convenient. Through car sharing, battery costs can also be shared. 2. Reduced road congestion – Self-driving technology could eliminate congestion The primary cause of congestion is the lack of spacing between cars on a freeway. Exiting or entering the freeway is difficult when vehicles are so tightly packed together. Fully automated vehicles could reduce congestion as they can be programmed to maintain adequate and consistent space between vehicles.
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