The days of artificial intelligence are closer than we may think. United Arab Emirates are ahead of the standard world with their gasoline-free Masdar City. Our planet will now witness the PRT (personal rapid transit) system, driverless electric taxis that take to the streets later this year. When the system's fully built, planners say the podcars will be able to deliver riders within 100 meters of any location in the city. The whole network of tracks for the cars will be two stories beneath street level. Cheaper than walking/biking? Its creators say the system will pay for itself by charging riders the same price they'd pay for an equivalent taxi ride. Looks a lot like the movies doesn't it?
via Treehugger
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