Friday, May 30, 2014

Google says its driverless car can probably drive better than you can --- Google has unveiled a new vision for the self-driving car, showing off its latest model on Tuesday at Re/Code's Code Conference. The vehicle, revealed in an interview with Google co-founder Sergey Brin, was conceived and designed by Google as part of its ongoing self-driving car project. Here's a closer look at Google's latest model: --- What's new about this car? - Google has had a self-driving car project for a while now, so you may be wondering what the fuss is all about. The difference is this: In the past, the company had always added its self-driving technology into existing car models. The little two-seater that Google is now showing off is designed completely by the tech giant. -- And you can tell, because Google has designed a car that's unlike any automaker would have created. The most obvious difference? There's no steering column. The car also doesn't have any brakes or accelerator. It's operated completely by software. -- It does have a flexible windshield, a foam front and two sets of braking and steering systems, reports Re/Code. Just in case. -- By design, it's also no luxury car. To quote Google's company blog post, the vehicle lacks "creature comforts," and is equipped with just two seats, a space for passengers' belongings, start and stop buttons and a screen to show passengers the route. - More, Hayley Tsukayama, http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/the-switch/wp/2014/05/28/google-says-its-driverless-car-can-probably-drive-better-than-you-can/

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