Ruben Torres: The Evolution Of The Automotive Industry

Twenty-first century technology secretly move in every corner of our life, computer, television, even our fridge. Technology not only become the things that can make our life easier but also become things that we needed. Over the last two years, driverless car become a hot topic. Is it safe? Should we really commit our life to computer’s care? Is the technology we have nowadays able to support driverless car?

    Driverless vehicles, or the self-driving car, is defined as any car with features that allow it to accelerate, brake, and steer a car’s course with limited or no driver interaction (BI Intelligence par.4). When most people hear the term “driverless vehicle”, people instantly think cars that drive all by themselves, meaning that the vehicles are able to completely control themselves while the driver can sit back in the driver’s seat as if they were the passenger. The reality is that it will actually be a few years before fully self-automated vehicles will make their debut on the road, but for now the car companies and manufacturers are adding self-driving features of the latest models of cars. For example, the 2016 BMW i3 has the capability to self-park itself without the need of the driver to control the steering wheel. This reduces the risk of the driver hitting another vehicle while

Self driving vehicles is a huge change in our society. We are taking the next step into the future and creating something bigger than ever. Driverless cars can be a good thing and a bad thing in todays society. We depend on so many things now, the older we get and the more time goes on, the lazier we get. Being Americans, we are putting our thoughts and ideas to the ultimate test to create something so dangerous but so efficient. We have thought of ideas that would make our lives "easier" and less stressful. In this paper I will describe how driverless cars work, the current problems and setbacks that we are having, and how this new technology is being put to use today.

Imagine being able to get into your car and simply typing in your desired destination, and then reclining your seat to watch a movie or text a friend. During this time, the car is basically driving itself. Well, soon this may be possible this invention is called an autonomous car. An autonomous car, or driverless/ robotic car, is a car that is designed to drive without human interference. Essentially, drivers can program their destination into the car’s GPS system and then sit back and relax. Some of the world’s largest car companies are currently creating autonomous vehicles, such as Audi, Toyota, Volvo, Mercedes, and countless others. The driverless vehicle is now becoming a clearer and more present reality, and has been discussed and planned for decades. The autonomous vehicle offers significant benefits, but raises many questions and difficulties.

First driverless cars are much less likely to crash. In fact “The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration estimates that between 93 percent and 95 percent of car accidents are caused by human error” (par. 5, Tribune). This study displays

Did you know that driverless cars are most likely going to be in our future? Neither did I but the driverless cars would be able to reduce traffic jams, save billions on gasoline, and can communicate with each other and the environment around them. The fact that driverless cars are going to be a part of our future is big, so we need to give them a chance.

The driverless car would be a great innovation to have in your everyday life because it will allow cities to not be as congested. Firstly, this technology will become increasingly reliable and affordable, which will allow dense, urban locations to become more spread out in population (Dashevsky). This demonstrates that when this innovation

A driverless, or autonomous, car is a car that is able to operate and drive itself without the need of human interaction. Autonomous cars are able to navigate independently by using systems like GPS, radar and are able to sense the environment around the car by using sensors. Many major car companies, including Ford, General Motors, Audi, BMW and Volvo, have begun testing autonomous car systems. General Motors predict they could have a fully autonomous car on the road as soon as 2018[1]. There are many advantages to autonomous cars such as fewer traffic collisions, reduced congestion, relieves the occupants of navigation duties so they are free to do other things, and autonomous cars can be used by anyone even if they have a disability

Manufacturers across the globe like Tesla, Mercedes-Benz, BMW, Google, Apple, and Audi are all in a race to produce the most efficient way of travel. The most efficient seems to be driverless cars, before they were an unachievable dream, but now they are a reality. Although the most difficult concept of this all is to figure out how they work. Driverless cars are a new technology made from many older technologies combined, such as the LIDAR system, Computer Vision systems, and Central Hub computer systems. Investments from some countries like the U.K., who has invested 100 million pounds (130 million U.S.), have driven some of these companies to field test the cars in everyday environments in places

This essay is about driverless cars and how they can be dangerous and harmful it’s probably not a good idea to get one. The cars are a bad idea to invent. They can cause problems and they can cost a lot. Driverless car can cause a horrible accident or they can get out of control. They can break down if there something wrong with the technology and the car can get you lost when driving.

The author cites research cases to prove that over 95% of the motorists in U.S are against sharing roads with driverless trucks and trailers. Also, the author refuses the argument that autonomous vehicles will solve accidents caused by human error. This article has essential qualitative data on the negative impact of driverless cars. Pelini, Jake. " Unsafe at any Speed."

As many have heard via uncertain whispers and hallway talk, Google has been inventing and manufacturing a “no hands” car for over six years. Now, in 2015, a prototype has been produced and tested by not only the Google Team but community volunteers. The car, approximately the size of a mini-cooper, seats two people and has been tested by hundreds on testing roads and even real roads and highways now. For some, the idea of being out of control is frightening, but to others, it is extra time to relax or get things done. Beyond convenience or even fears, the Google Driverless Car is an incredible way to reduce the millions of deaths each year due to drunk driving, falling asleep at the wheel, new drivers on the road, and texting and driving. People

In recent discussions of growing technology, a controversial issue has been whether we are ready for the advancements of driverless vehicles. On the one hand, some argue that these advancements have already proven that we are ready. On the other hand, however, others argue that we need to have more experience with the technology before we can be ready. In sum, then, the issue is are we ready or not for driver-less cars. While others think that driverless vehicles can’t be trusted yet without a commission to help lawmakers with regulating the vehicles and government officials that know more about this technology to better watch over it, I believe that we are ready for this new evolving automobile because driverless vehicles already has too much potential beginning with its self-automated breaking system and warnings.

Tesla, google, Nissan and other companies now shifted their focus on driverless cars. However, the issue of allowing driverless cars access our community has been broadly debated in our society. It is a significant matter because it concerns the street development and road safety of how we drive in the future. Towards this particular subject there has been a range of different arguments that have been put forward. Robotic cars must enter the society because they are convenient to the community. They will improve on road safety, decrease street traffic, reduce human errors on the road and time will be saved, making the journey enjoyable.

With due time, driverless vehicles would replace half of the current cars we have today. These automobiles would be eco-friendly, safe, and affordable. However, technology advances