"Google it" just took on a new meaning...

[DigitalBuddha]

Google is to start building its own self-driving cars

Google offering its own self-driving cars, rather than modifying vehicles built by other manufacturers.

Maybe they'll design the car so it can also be driven using Google Glasses?

The car will have a stop-go button but no controls, steering wheel or pedals. Pictures of the Google vehicle show it looks like a city car with a "friendly" face, designed to make it seem non-threatening and help people accept self-driving technology.



Burn a J while you drive - http://www.bbc.com/news/technology-27587558

Take a drive - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CqSDWoAhvLU

[Stumblin Stumbleweed]

We hope you enjoyed the ride.

[meekon5]

Actually this is a good article on Linkedin

http://www.linkedin.com/today/post/article/20140528072025-142059068-don-t-laugh-the-new-google-prototype-car-has-implications-for-your-business?trk=mp-reader-card

He makes some good points about not needing to own a car and just hiring a self drive for the trip you are going to make:

We therefore don't really need to own a vehicle anymore if we don't want to; or even own several as the automaker's business model would prefer.

Rather than have our multi-purpose vehicle sit idle some 90% of the day, we can hire a vehicle suitable for our need; a shared self-driving electric 2-seater for our commute (and work on the way); an SUV for the group trip at the weekend.