Renault-Nissan will launch more than 10 vehicles with autonomous drive technology in the next four years.
The global car group confirmed that it will launch a range of vehicles with autonomous capabilities in the United States, Europe, Japan and China through 2020. The technology will be installed on mainstream, mass-market cars at affordable prices.
In addition, Renault-Nissan will launch a suite of new connectivity applications that will make it easier for people to stay connected to work, entertainment and social networks.
The global car group confirmed that it will launch a range of vehicles with autonomous capabilities in the United States, Europe, Japan and China through 2020. The technology will be installed on mainstream, mass-market cars at affordable prices.
In addition, Renault-Nissan will launch a suite of new connectivity applications that will make it easier for people to stay connected to work, entertainment and social networks.
Renault-Nissan believes the use of autonomous driving technology will greatly improve safety as human error is to blame for up to 90 percent of all car-related fatalities.
2016 will mark the debut of vehicles with "single-lane control," a feature that allows cars to drive autonomously on highways, including in heavy, stop-and-go traffic. In 2018, Renault-Nissan will launch vehicles with "multiple-lane control," which can autonomously negotiate hazards and change lanes during highway driving. And 2020 will see the launch of "intersection autonomy," which can navigate city intersections and heavy urban traffic without driver intervention.
In a statement, Renault-Nissan CEO Carlos Ghosn said "Renault-Nissan Alliance is deeply committed to the twin goals of 'zero emissions and zero fatalities.' That's why we are developing autonomous driving and connectivity for mass-market, mainstream vehicles on three continents."
