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Where we are on the road to driverless cars

  • Written by: The Conversation Contributor
imageThe first driverless car tests are set to commence in South Australia this year.Volvo

Who doesn’t like the idea of getting in your car, sitting back finishing off your coffee and reading the paper while the vehicle whisks you to your destination? We’re not quite there yet, but what is available are technologies and systems that can make...

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