Published 28th May, 2014
Google's new two-people car will be self-driving.
Still in its prototype phase, the vehicle is the latest project from Google X. What makes it really different is that it has no steering wheel or pedals and is driven entirely by computer.
The company plans to build around 100 of the Fiat 500 lookalikes. Although the search engine giant has complete faith in the new technology, they will include manual controls with the vehicle to prevent disaster.
The verdict from people who took the test drives: a definite thumbs up.
Earlier this month Google offered journalists the opportunity to test drive the modified Lexus RX450h hybrid. The vehicle is loaded with sensors allowing it to avoid stationary and moving objects.
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Google's self-driving car Image: Steve Jurvetson