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Christopher Bruce2012-05-08 15:54:29

First Google Driver-Less Car Licensed in Nevada

 
 
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The Google driver-less Prius has also been driven in California, but Nevada is the first state to specifically license it.

Nevada has become the first US state to license a driver-less car to operate freely on its roads. The car, which was built by Google, is based on a Toyota PriusPrius Gen.3Toyota Prius Gen.3Japan, 2010 > present52 versions
118 photos
2 videos
received the license on Monday. The Nevada State Legislature was the first state to pass a law legalizing driver-less cars, but it requires that a human sit behind the wheel and another person in the passenger seat. The driver-less cars get a special license plate with a red background and an infinity symbol on the left side. 

The car uses special software and GPS to navigate itself and the steering, accelerator and brakes are controlled mechanically. The system lets the driver take back control by turning the steering wheel or tapping the brakes. 

To get the license, Google had to submit a comprehensive testing plan stating what types of roads the car would be tested on and have millions of dollars in insurance in case something went wrong. 

Google's driver-less vehicle test fleet includes six Toyota Priuses, and Audi TTTT Gen.2Audi TT Gen.2Germany, 2006 > 201480 versions
219 photos
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and a Lexus RX450hRX450hLexus RX450hJapan, 2009 > present3 photos
. One of the Priuses is the car that received the license to drive on public roads. When the system is ready, Google plans to license it to automakers.

So far the cars have made a 24 mile journey from Carson City to Washoe Valley with Nevada Governor Brian Sandoval.

Source: Techland and Las Vegas Sun

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PriusPrius
Prius Gen.3Prius Gen.3
PriusPrius
Engine
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Displacement
110 cu in
Top Speed
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Transmission
continuously variable transmission with overdrive
Maximum power
110 hp
Type
Fastback
Fuel
Hybrid / Petrol
Fuel consumption (combined)
46.03 US MPG
price
$ 22.000
annual ownership cost
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1 comment

Vetteman
It seems like people are trying to prove that driving is a chore. Next thing you know, there will be real drivers racing against one of these.
09.05.2012 @ 15:39
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