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U.S. consumers buck investors' rush to self-driving cars : study
Posted on 5/25/16 at 11:59 am
Posted on 5/25/16 at 11:59 am
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U.S. consumers still resist the notion of self-driving cars, according to a University of Michigan study released on Monday, the latest sign that investors and automakers may be rushing into a business where demand is limited at best.
General Motors Co's recent acquisition of Silicon Valley startup Cruise Automation for a reported $1 billion has accelerated a stampede by other automakers, suppliers and venture capital firms looking to invest in or acquire new companies developing self-driving technology.
Consumers, meanwhile, remain concerned about aspects of self-driving technology and "overwhelmingly" still want the ability to manually control a self-driving vehicle, the study said. "The most frequent preference for vehicle automation continues to be for no self-driving capability," said the study's authors, Brandon Schoettle and Michael Sivak.
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Posted on 5/25/16 at 11:59 am to Jim Rockford
Posted on 5/25/16 at 12:04 pm to Jim Rockford
I don't mind driving. But, I HATE traffic. Driving 75 down I-10 is no problem. I don't mind doing that at all. But, I would love a car that can inch along the interstate during rush hour while I type reports, watch TV, and of course post on TD.
Posted on 5/25/16 at 12:06 pm to Jim Rockford
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Consumers, meanwhile, remain concerned about aspects of self-driving technology and "overwhelmingly" still want the ability to manually control a self-driving vehicle, the study said. "The most frequent preference for vehicle automation continues to be for no self-driving capability," said the study's authors, Brandon Schoettle and Michael Sivak.
I'm more concerned with frickers like this slamming into me while they check Facebook...but maybe my priorities are askew...
Posted on 5/25/16 at 12:09 pm to Jim Rockford
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A lot of times,people don't know what they want until you show it to them
Steve Jobs
Posted on 5/25/16 at 12:12 pm to Jim Rockford
This is a freight train coming. You're either onboard or you're a grit in the gears.
Posted on 5/25/16 at 12:16 pm to Jim Rockford
Posted on 5/25/16 at 12:17 pm to Jim Rockford
Only because most consumers really don't know how the driving experience would change, specifically. Give it time.
I enjoy driving, but it wouldn't be bad to, say, do some reading on my commute.
I enjoy driving, but it wouldn't be bad to, say, do some reading on my commute.
Posted on 5/25/16 at 12:20 pm to crazycubes
With self driving cars, traffic should be a thing of the past. Traffic is caused by people driving at differing speeds, accidents, tailgaiting, rubbernecking, etc.
I'm all for automated cars, I think they are way safer than the average driver (as the average driver is distracted by just about everything these days). It's economical because you don't waste as much gas being so inefficient in traffic, there's tons of benefits. The cons that I can think of is just people unwilling to let go of driving and people not trusting in the technology.
I'm all for automated cars, I think they are way safer than the average driver (as the average driver is distracted by just about everything these days). It's economical because you don't waste as much gas being so inefficient in traffic, there's tons of benefits. The cons that I can think of is just people unwilling to let go of driving and people not trusting in the technology.
Posted on 5/25/16 at 12:23 pm to Emiliooo
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Traffic is caused by Prairieville people that think they NEED to get in the left lane immediately in the am, and stay in the left lane too long in the pm
FU Prairieville retards.
Posted on 5/25/16 at 12:24 pm to Jim Rockford
Too much money in auto insurance to let this fly.
Posted on 5/25/16 at 12:24 pm to Jim Rockford
It's a trust issue which may become less of one over time.
It's the same reason why some people are scared to fly. There's no sense of control and you're putting your life in the hands of somebody you can't even see, much less know.
Even though most people are idiots, it doesn't change the fact that most people trust themselves over anybody or anything else.
It's the same reason why some people are scared to fly. There's no sense of control and you're putting your life in the hands of somebody you can't even see, much less know.
Even though most people are idiots, it doesn't change the fact that most people trust themselves over anybody or anything else.
Posted on 5/25/16 at 12:25 pm to crazycubes
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But, I would love a car that can inch along the interstate during rush hour while I type reports, watch TV, and of course post on TD.
You do realize that where we're going with these driver-less cars...there will be "no" traffic because stupid speeders won't mess up the flow of traffic?
Posted on 5/25/16 at 12:25 pm to Jim Rockford
Please provide one reason why automated cars are a bad thing. They would help reduce traffic issues, make roads much safer, reduce and eventually eliminate traffic lights, reduce and eventually eliminate auto related deaths, be much more fuel efficient, provide the opportunity to spend quality time with friends/family, potentially open the window to allow you to safely drink and/or text and/or sleep and/or do whatever the frick you want while being transported. Other than cities and governments losing traffic ticket/DWI revenue I don't really see any downside to this.
Posted on 5/25/16 at 12:26 pm to DaTroof
so classic cars are banished in this world? or would you have to get them converted?
Posted on 5/25/16 at 12:27 pm to Jim Rockford
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according to a University of Michigan study
Funded by the legacy car companies who's model is about to be obsolete. GM and Ford will not exist in 20 years, because they're behind this thing, instead of in front of it.
Posted on 5/25/16 at 12:28 pm to Rouxtoot
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Too much money in auto insurance to let this fly.
There was probably a lot of money in picking up horse shite too. Insurance companies are pretty smart and I'm sure they can adjust, let's not slow down progress for fear of their profits.
Posted on 5/25/16 at 12:30 pm to LucasP
Posted on 5/25/16 at 12:32 pm to Rouxtoot
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Too much money in auto insurance to let this fly.
I changed my mind if this means no more Progressive commercials I'll buy one today
Posted on 5/25/16 at 12:32 pm to No Colors
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Funded by the legacy car companies who's model is about to be obsolete.
As the article notes, GM has invested $1 billion in acquiring a driverless technology startup.
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