Oct 04 2013

Nissan will launch self-driving car on market by 2020

Very soon, as early as 2020, motorists could go hands-free, leaving their car control to the computer brains in charge, when Nissan announces it plans to have a self-driving vehicle prompt for the market.

“Revolutionary” was the word used by the Japanese automaker on Tuesday. It is self-drive technology is going to be launch by then, and they are already building a synthetic cityscape of real roads and buildings for testing the technology on vehicles.  Chief executive Carlos Ghosn said on Tuesday, “I am committing to be ready to introduce a new ground-breaking technology, Autonomous Drive, by 2020, and we are on track to realize it.”

Nissan is aiming to build a self-driving car that will be sold at “realistic prices.” Everybody knows that it broke ground with the introduction of its Leaf fully electric small car in 2010.

According to company's statement, “The goal is availability across the model range within two vehicle generations.”

Nissan is already testing its extending methods of Safety Shield technology, which uses a 360 degree camera system and sensors to prevent collisions and help drivers in parking cars.

Autonomous Drive facility will improve safety and prevent accidents, and allow drivers who spend hundreds of hours traveling all year in making more productive use of their time.

The company also stated that it will also give freedom and mobility to the elderly and disabled.

Nissan will complete the construction work and prove grounds for self-driving cars in Japan for Auction Services until next year.

According to company, “Featuring real townscapes – masonry, not mock-ups – it will be used to push vehicle testing beyond the limits possible on public roads to ensure the technology is safe.”