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New Jersey Looks To Become “Driverless Hub” | DrivingSales News

New Jersey Looks To Become “Driverless Hub”

October 30, 2014 0 Comments

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New Jersey could be a pioneering state when it comes to self-driving cars. A bill in the New Jersey state legislature aims at making the Garden State progressive when it comes to autonomous vehicle laws. The bill is co-sponsored by Democrat, Nicolas Sacco, and Republican Thomas Kean Jr. The piece of legislation includes the eye-opening creation of a driver’s license specifically for self-driving vehicles. The state motor vehicle bureau would control the licenses, as well as all other autonomous vehicle regulation. “New Jersey’s workforce and economy, has a lot to gain from being at the forefront of such innovation,” Senator Kean said. “Beyond that, the overall implementation of driverless vehicles stands to make our roadways much safer and less congested.” Kean added, “This legislation sends a strong message to innovators and job creators that New Jersey is not afraid of being the home to new thinking and the way of the future.”

But how soon until that driverless car future arrives? Google’s unique brand of self-driving cars is expected to hit the roadways by 2017. That’s the same year that GM is expected to release a Cadillac with “Super Cruise” self-driving technology. Meanwhile Tesla Motors founder Elon Musk told Bloomberg in early October said his company is going to take the lead in autonomous technology. Musk said that Tesla Motors would be, “the first company to market with significant autonomous driving function in the vehicles.” Whether or not any of those companies hit their target is a matter of “wait and see,” however, driverless technology is clearly in the development stage. But what does this mean for the future of retail automotive?

What would a test drive be like in a self-driving vehicle? How much will self-driving systems add to the cost of a vehicle? Google currently has Lexus SUVs that need $70,000 worth of modifications to be completely autonomous. That number is obviously not going to be realistic for the average consumer to add to their sticker price, but they will likely be more expensive, especially at first. The other question is whether or not consumers will trust the technology. How long will it take for them to trust a computer to pilot them down the freeway at seventy miles per hour? How many years will it take for self-driving cars to be a common sight on city streets and dealership lots?

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