Volvo Tests a Driverless car
The autonomous car concept is not a new idea. From the invention of the car (and even further back, if you include the horse-drawn carriage), wealthy owners have hired chauffeurs to drive their cars, so they could use their time for working or sleeping, instead of operating a vehicle.
Today, the self-driving car is getting closer and closer. Google is currently testing some vehicles in California with big cameras mounted outside. They have been driving for some months, and the only two accidents recorded where caused by human errors.
On the other side of the ocean, Volvo is also experimenting with computer-controlled cars. They announced the Drive Me program, which consists of 100 autonomous cars leased to consumers in Gothenburg. These people will commute daily in and around the city, showcasing the abilities of their car to negociate city driving, gridlock and back roads. The city of Gothenburg and the Swedish Transport Department are also part of the initiative, which means that people won't be arrested if they are texting/reading/sleeping/eating behind the wheel!
