Google Begins Testing Self Driving Cars In Austin - Will Head Strong Texans Allow A Computer To Take Over Driving?

Google’s autonomous cars have made it to the Lone Star state for testing, The Detroit News is reporting.

A self-driving Lexus 450h prototype was recently dispatched to Austin, Texas for testing on that city’s streets. The cars are used to map roadways and signs for future autonomous vehicles to use. Google said the car has begun to drive itself after testing in Texas it will be sending another Lexus to Austin soon.

The search-engine giant likely selected the Texas capital because a free-range Lexus fit in very well with that city’s culture.

“We also want to learn how different communities perceive and interact with self-driving vehicles,

MDarringer - 7/8/2015 1:53:18 PM

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What does "green" have to do with autonomous vehicle technology? Agent009 apparently loves a non sequitur.

Agent009 - 7/8/2015 3:15:00 PM

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You got a point.. changed title to better reflect content

leej - 7/9/2015 11:31:26 AM

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To begin, it appears Texans need to learn what an autonomous vehicle actually is...