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Chapter 1 in The Social and Legal Impact of Autonomous Vehicles, 2025, pp 5-16 from Edward Elgar Publishing

Abstract: Chapter 1 navigates the journey of autonomous vehicles (AVs) from concept to mass-market reality. Core questions regarding AVs are addressed, emphasizing their potential to alleviate human driving burdens and improve traffic efficiency. The ongoing debate concerning human trust in machine-driven vehicles is discussed, advocating for designated AV lanes. The chapter scrutinizes the AVs safety, highlighting the need for transparency. Chapter 1 also delves into the historical evolution of cars and its impact on transportation. Tracing cars from prototypes to mass adoption, it showcases technological advancements and societal shifts. The interplay between other modes of transportation modes and the dominance of cars is examined, offering insights into the complex factors shaping the transportation landscape. Overall, Chapter 1 lays the groundwork for exploring AVs in subsequent chapters.

Keywords: Economics and Finance; Environment; Geography; Law - Academic; Urban and Regional Studies (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2025
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