Autonomous vehicle technology : a guide for policymakers /

The automotive industry appears close to substantial change engendered by "self-driving" technologies. This technology offers the possibility of significant benefits to social welfare: saving lives; reducing crashes, congestion, fuel consumption, and pollution; increasing mobility for the...

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Main Authors:	Anderson, James M. (Author), Kalra, Nidhi (Author), Stanley, Karlyn D. (Author), Sorensen, Paul, 1967- (Author), Samaras, Constantine (Author), Oluwatola, Oluwatobi A. (Author)
Corporate Author:	Rand Transportation, Space, and Technology (Program) (sponsoring body.)
Format:	Book
Language:	English
Published:	Santa Monica, CA : Rand Corporation, [2014]
Subjects:	Automobile industry and trade > Technological innovations. Automobile industry and trade > Environmental aspects. Automobile industry and trade.

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Summary:	The automotive industry appears close to substantial change engendered by "self-driving" technologies. This technology offers the possibility of significant benefits to social welfare: saving lives; reducing crashes, congestion, fuel consumption, and pollution; increasing mobility for the disabled; and ultimately improving land use. This report is intended as a guide for state and federal policymakers on the many issues that this technology raises.
Item Description:	"RAND Corporation research report series."--Web page (PDF). "This report results from the RAND Corporation's Investment in People and Ideas program."--Verso of title page. "RAND Transportation, Space, and Technology Program" "RR-443-1-RC"--Page 4 of cover.
Physical Description:	xxviii, 185 pages : color illustrations ; 23 cm
Bibliography:	Includes bibliographical references (pages 165-185).
ISBN:	9780833083982 (pbk.) : 0833083988 (pbk.) :