August 17, 2016
Ford has announced its intention to have a high-volume, fully autonomous vehicle in commercial operation in 2021.
The new vehicle will be a Society of Automotive Engineers-rated level 4-capable vehicle without a steering wheel or gas and brake pedals. It is being specifically designed for commercial mobility services, such as ride sharing and ride hailing, and will be available in high volumes.
SAE level 4 is one level below full automation and is defined as ‘mode-specific performance by an automated