Google takes to the road with its driverless cars
Google has caused quite a stir with the latest news of its driverless cars. But what exactly are they, and when can you get your hands on one?
The internet is buzzing with news that Google is to build its own self-driving cars. So what exactly are they?
What is it?
Where can I buy one?
Why is Google building driverless cars?
It's worth noting that Google invested $258m in Uber, the controversial cab service app, last year. Marry up a smartphone-operated cab system with cabs that drive themselves, and you could have a very lucrative business.
Will they be safe?
Google's current crop of self-driving hybrid Prius cars have already clocked up over 700,000 incident-free miles in America. (To be fair, there have been two incidents. One was when a human was at the controls, and the other was when the car was hit from behind.)
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Although Google claims the cars will have no controls, the prototypes will initially have a steering wheel, accelerator and brakes to comply with safety laws in America.
Are there any other driverless cars?
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