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> The Information reports that Google’s self-driving car unit — known internally as Chauffeur — is working with establish automotive names to develop cars which
by denzil_correa 10y ago
> The Information reports that Google’s self-driving car unit — known internally as Chauffeur — is working with establish automotive names to develop cars which will include some self-driving features, but won’t ditch the steering wheel and pedal controls.
Self-Driving cards to self-driving technology was the exact same news which was reported out of Apple "Project Titan" too. It seems to be a trend in this self-driving car space.
- vesinisa 10y ago> working with establish automotive names Is that a typo in the article or some esoteric grammar for avoiding the past participle of 'establish'?
- ralfd 10y agoManufacturing and legislation is difficult enough, but how did Apple/Google plan distribution? Servicing? It is not comparable to consumer tech, very few would buy a car where it is unsure if this is only a hobby and if it it will be supported 5 years down the road. The incumbent car companies have a massive advantage.
- johnward 10y agoGoogle has a huge disadvantages in support. You can't automate car service and simply ignore customers in that business. It would be a massive overtaking for Google to try to provide customer service.