Google Inc. recently announced its partnership with Fiat Chrysler to create a version of a minivan Chrysler Pacifica with an autopilot function. Other automakers rely on the support component manufacturers, as well as collaborating with academic institutions. NVIDIA, for example, helps to create autopilot brands Audi and Tesla Motors.
According to the publication The Wall Street Journal, the company General Motors and Lyft next year will begin testing on public roads in one of the US cities group of electric Chevrolet Volt with an autopilot function. The development of appropriate algorithms for GM needs by specialists Cruise Automation -. Company, which must be purchased American auto giant for $ 1 billion Electric cars at GM, too, have left to draw the operator in the face Lyft, in which the carmaker has recently invested $ 500 million
The layout features allow to obtain sufficient space for the rear passengers in a number of fairly short wheelbase - "under the hood" is still not a lot of major components such as the car with the engine. Traction batteries, for example, are located under the floor. On a single charge Chevrolet Bolt 2017 model year promises to pass more than 300 km. Sales of electric version of the traditional manual control will begin later this year.
Book a trip to the robocar can regular customers, but at the same time behind the wheel will be the test driver. In addition, the client retains the right to withdraw from the autonomous vehicle control when placing an order. Relevant options are already provided in the beta version of the app for a smartphone, through which customers will be able to book a trip. In which city will begin a pilot test program is not specified. Related Products :
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