If you’ve ever stood on a sidewalk curb or walked across a parking lot when an electric or hybrid car drives by, you may not know they’re there unless you’re looking at them. One of the benefits of electric and hybrid cars is they’re quiet. That’s also one of the downsides if you’re a pedestrian or cyclist who’s not paying attention!
On September 20th, the U.S. Department of Transportation announced 15 safety guidelines for autonomous vehicles. The purpose of the guidelines is to provide guidance for traditional automakers and companies such as Uber, Google, and Tesla as they move toward releasing driverless vehicles. Here’s a synopsis of the 15 guidelines as written by Cecilia Kang for the New York Times.
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