Report: Growth in autonomous vehicles could improve traffic flow

At least 20% of the vehicles on the roadways will need to be autonomous in order to realise the traffic operational gains that come with connected vehicles, according to new research from Carnegie Mellon University. — dpa

Autonomous vehicles have the ability to make traffic move smoother. But first, they need to be more widely deployed. And that means creating the right regulations for the right cars.

At least 20% of the vehicles on the roadways will need to be autonomous in order to realise the traffic operational gains that come with connected vehicles, according to new research from Carnegie Mellon University.