J.D. Power Study Shows Reliability and Autonomous Driving Concerns
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Automakers, suppliers, and even the government are painting the autonomous vehicle picture. Sooner or later, it seems, we will find autonomous vehicles in our driveways and on our highways. However, during a recent appearance on the Playing N Traffic Show with Lou Santiago and Louis Lee, we discussed the limits of autonomous driving.
We thought the technology responsible for the automated controls of the car will be prone to failure in time – and if so, what happens then"
Just as you would change a faulty oxygen or steering angle sensor today, logically you can conclude the same with autonomous driving sensors. And if they fail in the middle of the autonomous drive when you’re not holding the wheel, then what" Would that variable put you in danger and if so, is there a fail safe" I’m all for autonomous driving and want to believe it will be, as often credited, safer and more enjoyable. While I do think we need to be careful in how we approach autonomous driving, I am confident the host of talented people working on the technology are doing so with our best interest at heart.
However, my confidence does not translate into consumer confidence, especially with technology.
Reliability & Trust Factors
Problems with technology continue to affect vehicle reliability according to the J.D. Power 2016 U.S. Vehicle Dependability Study. The number of problems collectively labeled as audio, co...
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