As more EV with autonomous driving capabilities are hitting the streets, it is important to understand the difference between self-driving and autonomous in general. While there is the argument that cars that can drive themselves will take all the fun out of driving, car brands are convinced they are the future of mobility, and that looks unlikely to change anytime soon.
Driverless vehicles are viewed as especially promising for the freight and transport industry as well as for the public transportation sector. Driverless taxis and fleets of heavy-duty and midsized logistic movers are already in testing or operating phases in the US and other countries. However, making a car drive itself with absolutely no human intervention is much more complex than any big company originally anticipated.