New Video Shows What It Will Be Like Owning A Volvo Autonomous Car

Continuing its reputation for stellar safety, Swedish automaker Volvo is committed to developing cars that that are crash-proof in an attempt to completely eliminate vehicle-related deaths and injuries for its customers. Volvo has set a target date of 2020 for reaching this momentous goal and to achieve it is relying on autonomous car technology.

According to independent statistics, over 90 percent of all fatal accidents are believed to be caused by human error, typically due to inattention. Thus, by eliminating the need for a driver, accidents should be reduced dramatically. Of course there are other benefits of autonomous cars, such as improved traffic flow and efficiency, increased free time, and improved mobility for the elderly and vision impaired.

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How much real-world progress is being made in the area of autonomous car? Sweden’s Drive Me project, which involves Volvo, shows just how far the technology has come. Part of the initiative will see 100 Volvo XC90 SUVs with autonomous technology loaned to the public in the Swedish city of Gothenburg in 2017, for use in everyday driving conditions.