The Google Car is being built in Detroit.
Right now Google is focused on getting 100 prototypes out there on the road. In order to get them produced and ready to rock, Google is turning to the ‘Motor City’ – Detroit. It seems almost poetic that Detroit would get Google’s electric car business, seeing as the city was so prominent due to its production of the gas guzzling alternatives. Google hasn’t listed what companies they are working with to produce these vehicles but they have said that they will be working with multiple automotive production companies to get the job done.
The Google Car is safer in accidents!
We’ve touched several times on the fact that Google’s self driving cars will probably be much safer, so now it is time to dig into why they are safer. Well, first of all the full view radar detector and camera system should be more aware than your average driver. This itself is a huge change in the driving routine that consists of people distractedly texting, getting tired, swerving, eating – and so on. Second, the cars are also built to endure hits. The cars have foam bumpers built into their frame as well as flexible windshields. Their construction type allows them to absorb the energy that collisions impart, thus protecting the riders. With safety being of the utmost concern of riders it has also been something Google has focused on. And that should be of great relief to the majority of riders out there. Whenever you bring up self driving vehicles to friends or family, their first thought is inevitably of the worse thing that could happen – a dangerous accident! These safety measures should alleviate those concerns until the stigma wears off.
