January 3, 2014
Cars Will Eventually Drive Themselves
Self-driving cars are expected to hit roads around the world before 2025 – and when they do, watch out! A new study says that by 2035, nearly 54 million autonomous vehicles will be on the road with predicted annuals sales of around $12 million. The study by IHS Automotive predicts that, by that time, both commercial and personal vehicles in use will be self-driving. They also expect that accident rates will plunge to near zero, probably because we won’t be distracted driving. And they will create less environmental impact because their driving patterns will be geared to reduce emission levels. The first hurdle, however, will be price. At first it will be a luxury feature says, IHS, but then the premium will drop to about a grand for entry-level car.
[ Read the Article: More Than 50M Self-Driven Cars Will Be On The Road By 2035 ]