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US automaker Ford Motor Company plans to unveil fully automated driverless vehicles in 2021.
Ford on Tuesday announced investments in 4 startup companies specialized in mapping and sensor technologies for vehicles with no steering wheel or pedals. Ford said it will sell its first driverless vehicles to commercial ride-sharing services.
The automaker plans to increase staff at its research center in California. It also plans to have about 90 prototype vehicles ready for road testing next year.
Automakers around the world are competing to develop driverless vehicles, which could help reduce accidents and ease traffic jams.
Other industries have joined the race too. US-based Google has announced plans to market its own driverless vehicle.
Published Date:2016-08-17