Automated Vehicles And Changes In Lifestyles

What will automated cars and trucks do to change society? First some uncontroversial changes: A big reduction in jobs driving taxis. A big reduction in jobs driving local delivery and long haul trucks. A big reduction in car accidents and deaths from car accidents. Greater mobility for the blind and other disabled. Greater fuel efficiency as cars drive themselves more optimally. Higher potential traffic volume on a freeway as cars do coordinated speed control and lane changes. But what about the impacts on personal decisions on whether to live in cities, suburbs, or rural environments? That one seems a lot harder to call. The argument for more suburban and rural living: commuting from suburb to city will become faster (faster...
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