Oh boy. That’s just the start. I don’t think many people really get what “self driving cars” mean.
The odds that most people will own one are very slim. They’ll probably use one- but own?
We are talking about complex proprietary technology that requires precision calibration to work- or people die.
Seen the cars driving around an average day in the USA or so many other places? Bumpers or fenders hanging off, check engine lights on, headlights not aimed, I often see pick up trucks that look like they are crab walking because the frames are bent. People don’t take care of cars. Most don’t even keep to proper maintenance even if they THINK they do. Liability is already a huge concern. Deaths are already a big deal and when you look at it as a percentage of miles driven- “self driving” type tech isn’t doing great.
With the increasing attempts by manufacturers to block self repairs, modifications, and reverse engineering, “right to repair” isn’t dying per se but it is not doing great and is a constant struggle. Of course- safety trumps all with so many voters and legislators- so pointing out that a tiny change or mistake could kill 20 people at an open air market Can be a powerful tool to allow the law to protect these companies interests in the name of public good. The costs to keep and own such a machine to specifications will likely be prohibitive to most people for a good while.
The entire concept lends it self well to “lease” or subscription based services and perhaps even tiered “ride share” type services where you call for cars on demand or on some sort of allocation and sub tier.
The odds that most people will own one are very slim. They’ll probably use one- but own?
We are talking about complex proprietary technology that requires precision calibration to work- or people die.
Seen the cars driving around an average day in the USA or so many other places? Bumpers or fenders hanging off, check engine lights on, headlights not aimed, I often see pick up trucks that look like they are crab walking because the frames are bent. People don’t take care of cars. Most don’t even keep to proper maintenance even if they THINK they do. Liability is already a huge concern. Deaths are already a big deal and when you look at it as a percentage of miles driven- “self driving” type tech isn’t doing great.
The entire concept lends it self well to “lease” or subscription based services and perhaps even tiered “ride share” type services where you call for cars on demand or on some sort of allocation and sub tier.