African Professional Issue 20

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able to drive itself if the driver chooses, or offer systems that can be adjusted for a more engaging and involved drive.

“We know our customers drive in heavy rain, and snow, and bright desert sunshine every day.

“Because our customers drive in all terrains and in all weathers, any future autonomous Jaguar or Land Rover must be as capable on rough tracks and unpaved roads as it would be on city streets,” added Dr Epple.

We are working on an array of new sensors that would enable a car to operate in any environment, without any outside intervention or input from lane markings or roadside infrastructure like

traffic lights. Our research engineers have a nickname for a car with this level of capability: the ‘Solo Car’.”


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