Autonomous Vehicle Technology A Guide for Policymakers

• Main Author: Anderson, James M. (auth)
• Other Authors: Nidhi, Kalra (auth), Stanley, Karlyn D. (auth), Sorensen, Paul (auth), Samaras, Constantine (auth)
• Format: Electronic Book Chapter
• Language: English
• Published: RAND Corporation 2014
• Subjects: Highway & traffic engineering; Road & motor vehicles: general interest; Buses, trams & commercial vehicles: general interest; Transportation Studies; Technology
• Online Access: DOAB: download the publication; DOAB: description of the publication

The automotive industry appears close to substantial change engendered by "self-driving" technologies. This technology offers the possibility of significant benefits to social welfare-saving lives; reducing crashes, congestion, fuel consumption, and pollution; increasing mobility for the d...