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Re:Self-driving cars projected to reduce injuries by 90%, sa... by tdyo on Friday October 25, 2013 @12:17AM (#6609721)
Someone still has to build them. And buy them.
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Re:Self-driving cars projected to reduce injuries by 90%, sa... by toomuchtodo on Friday October 25, 2013 @01:20AM (#6609899)
Like airlines. Few own a private plane, but airlines front the capital and operations, just like mobility companies of tomorrow will be the bulk of self-driving car purchasers.
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Re:Self-driving cars projected to reduce injuries by 90%, sa... by mistercow on Friday October 25, 2013 @01:48PM (#6613237)
Yes, but far, far fewer people. Most car hours are currently spent sitting in driveways and parking lots.
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