Car technology has progressed rapidly; companies all over the globe are developing eco-friendly systems. The vision behind the innovation of advanced environmentally friendly cars is to reduce emission and improve efficiency. Honda is among the big players in the eco-friendly car world.
Green cars may seem to be the biggest advancement, but technology has progressed at a break-through level, and it has resulted in the possibility of a self driven car. Honda along with Toyota and Nissan are the pioneers to emphasize on self-driven car technology. The news was confirmed by local media and officials.
We are living in an era where technology has progressed to unbelievable levels, and also the world is moving at a faster pace than ever before. These factors have resulted in the concept of self-driven car; employees have so many tasks to perform in a day, and would rather enjoy the luxury of riding in a self-driven car to just enjoy few moments of relaxation.
Self-driven cars will change the world, and probably improve longevity; the technology controlled mechanism will leave no room for accidents. Government officials are familiar with the benefits of the technology and aim to launch a ‘Self-navigation business conference’’ and through this officials can discuss efficient measures, as stated by a ministry official of land and transport department.
An esteemed business portal Nikkei business has announced about the extent to which the government is pushing the benefits of self-drive car technology. According to a statement given by Nikkei business daily, the government will invite reputed auto firms such as Honda, Nissan, Toyota, Hitachi and Panasonic, to a meeting to discuss the strategies and resources needed to push self-driven car technology. Prestigious institutions such as Nagoya University and University of Tokyo will also be involved in the role of handling data analysis. Prime Minister, Shinzo Abe will discuss the various theories on the project and also an effectual growth plan strategy and everything will be finalized by June.
It is a huge challenge to build a self-driven car, a totally unexplored area, and it involves a new line of space-age thinking. Honda along with Nissan and Toyota has formatted an initial strategy to develop the technology. The first plan on hand is to standardize software for sensors and self-navigation, and the systems will aid in detecting obstacles while driving, and the economical factor here is reduction in production and development costs.
Companies are constructing novel communication technology links, to protect occupants from the harshness of unwanted accidents. Public enterprises will aid in infrastructure development and the communication system is going to be highly efficient and robust, through which information on accident and traffic is transmitted. Public and private sectors will but down an investment of 10 billion yen which is $84 million.
Honda is among the highly established luxury auto brand to invest in building a self driven car, few years from now, it seems possible for lanes to be packed with self-driven cars, and it will be exciting to sit in one, many of us would wish it would happen faster, but only time will tell.