2. Background  Google team of 15 engineers  Sebastian Thrun Stanley  33,000 annual deaths 33,000 annual deaths  Safety  Project starts 2011

3. Technology  LIDAR Technology  LADAR Technology

4. The Laws NevadaJune 2011 FloridaApril 2012 CaliforniaSeptember 2012 TexasSeptember 2012 Legal to use an autonomous car on public roads Exemption from ban on driving with distractions

5. Test Drive  300,000 miles  2 Accidents  Lombard Street  Lake Tahoe  Golden Gate Bridge

6. AdvantagesDisadvantages

7. A New Movement  Could become public transportation  Changes driving completely  Impressive Driving Impressive Driving

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