Autonomous driving leads Renault tech push

摘要

Renault says it will have a self-driving car on the road by 2020. Jesse Crosse looks at the technology behind it and examines the French firm's other high-tech advances. Automated cars capable of roaming the streets while the driver literally takes a back seat may be some way off, but Renault might have come up with a simpler version that it says will be in production by 2020. As part of research into advanced driving assistance systems (ADAS), engineers have equipped a Zoe EV with hardware and software that enable it to drive autonomously at up to 20mph on specially designated, pedestrian-free roads such as urban dual carriageways. While the Zoe takes the strain, the driver can use full Internet connectivity to catch up with work or just relax. As well as making life more productive, autonomous cars are also intended to reduce accidents.