Autonomous driving features gradually implemented in Gothenburg test
At the present stage, the test cars are able to handle lane following, speed adaption and merging traffic autonomously. This is regarded as an important step towards the goal that the ‘Drive Me’ cars eventually will be able to drive the whole test route in highly autonomous mode.
The unique feature of the project is that it involves all the key players: legislators, transport authorities, a major city, a vehicle manufacturer and real-world customers instead of specifically trained test drivers. The customers will drive the 100 cars under everyday driving conditions on approximately 50 kilometres of selected roads in and around Gothenburg. These roads are typical commuter arteries, including motorway conditions and frequent queues.
‘Drive Me – Self-driving cars for sustainable mobility’ is a joint initiative between Volvo Car Group, the Swedish Transport Administration, the Swedish Transport Agency, Lindholmen Science Park and the City of Gothenburg. The Swedish Government is endorsing the project.
The project is designed to provide insight into the societal benefits of making autonomous vehicles a natural part of the traffic environment. Unlike in other autonomus driving pilot projects, a broad societal approach is vital to offer sustainable personal mobility in the future. "This unique cross-functional co-operation is the key to a successful implementation of self-driving vehicles,” says Erik Coelingh. Technical Specialist at Volvo Car Group.
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