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We have the technology today to operate a “train” of self-driving vehicles in a dedicated self-driving freeway lane. California high speed rail isn’t scheduled
by mch82 7y ago
We have the technology today to operate a “train” of self-driving vehicles in a dedicated self-driving freeway lane.
California high speed rail isn’t scheduled to open until 2033.
By 2033 I bet we’ll have self-driving vehicles capable of last mile transportation, at least in dedicated lanes on the road.
- _delirium 7y agoIf that actually works, I'm fine with it. I don't care that much about the tech... the Paris Metro uses rubber tires instead of steel rails, but it's functionally the same as any other metro system from a customer's perspective. If LA-SF comes up with a "high-speed rail" solution that runs on rubber wheels on asphalt, but has fast, frequent, and reliable schedules, then sure, sounds good to me! That's the key though... will I be able to buy these tickets the way I can buy TGV tickets in France?
- my123 7y agoThe Paris metro system actually has both rubber and rail lines. :-) Autopilot got deployed since the 60s, and 100% driverless lines since the late 90s (currently line 1 and 14 are automatic, and line 4 is becoming automatic too)