Have you thought about switching to Self-Driving Cars? You simply hop into it, type or tell the on-board computer interface where you are going, and you will be taken to your destination.
While travelling, you can even take a nap, browse the web, or read a magazine. You will not even need a parking space near your office. This car will drop you at your workplace, park somewhere, and come again to pick you up.
These vehicles are called self-driving or autonomous cars, and they are coming. In fact, all the basic technologies are already in place, and it will not be long when you will see a few of them on the road.
Self-driving cars offer many benefits to automakers, car owners, insurance companies, and other businesses related to travel. Money can be saved through better fuel consumption, far less effort and time. There will also be fewer accidents, injuries, and deaths on the road, as we all know that majority of accidents are caused by human error.
Self-driving cars have the potential to reduce emissions. Platooning, it is one of features that would be employed in self-driving cars, which will allow a group of vehicles to closely follow one another. Thus, the effect of air resistance will be less, as well as the emission of carbon dioxide.
Add to these, the advantage of being able to avoid long lines of traffic, because the vehicles will communicate with one another with respect to slowing down, accelerating and braking. Thus, there will not be any unnecessary tailbacks.
In a report published by Lux Research in Boston, self-driving cars will create great opportunities to car manufacturers and technology developers, as well as to the government by 2030.
How soon or how late self-driving cars will be adopted by people cannot be exactly said. It may take a few years, or decades. What will make these cars absolutely necessary are the conveniences provided, safety factors and, potential opportunities for businesses (insurance, technology, etc.).
Just like any type of technical revolution, those companies that lead in innovations make quick adjustments, and make big concepts are the ones that are destined to thrive and survive.
However, those businesses that keep investing in old practices and technology and refuse to modernise, they will need to develop gradually, or risk losing due to technological disruptions. These self-driving cars are a great thing to invest your money on since you can relax and reach your destination with peace of mind. As well as convenience, money, effort and time, there are also potentials for safety while on the road.