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Imagine a world with deadly quiet, noiseless, driverless vehicles…

And how will autonomous cars communicate with pedestrians and cyclists?

Cars create noise, and as irritating as this may be, it has its purpose. Without sound, we may not be aware of oncoming vehicles, and thus our lives can be endangered. But what if a car no longer makes a noise and it has no driver? What then? And how will autonomous cars communicate with pedestrians and cyclists? Watch this video and listen to Mikael Ljung Aust, senior technical leader for collision avoidance functions at the Volvo Cars Safety Centre, explain some of the challenges and solutions. Source: Nikki Channells – Haveyoursaysa

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Matthys Ferreira

Served in SAPS for 22 years - specialised in forensic and crime scene investigation and forensic photography. A stint in photographic sales and management followed. Been the motoring editor at Lowveld Media since 2007. "A petrol head I am not but I am good at what I do".

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