Self-driving cars will double congestion and consume too much energy

[MotoNews]

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Self-driving cars could almost double traffic congestion in the UK, and a study in America shows the mind-boggling computing power needed to run them.

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[EdM]

I am of the opinion that the only way self driving cars can operate effectively and safely is on a closed roadway where all vehicles are self driving and have the ability to communicate positioning between them. Trying to get them to figure out all the possible dynamics of an open road network with a mix of vehicles is futile.

[Calvin (no socks)]

I'm in the auto industry and have experienced issues with lane marking and objects on side of road while simulating autonomous travel.... Real world autonomous vehicles depend on near perfection for guidance... Artificial intelligence isn't here yet. It takes a engaged driver to override the mistakes....