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Most Americans Wary of Self-Driving Cars as Trust in Tesla Wanes: Study

Feb 06, 2024 - thedrive.com
A recent survey by Forbes Legal indicates that most Americans are skeptical about the safety and reliability of self-driving cars. The survey, which gathered opinions from 2,000 respondents, found that 93% were concerned about the safety of autonomous vehicles, 61% wouldn't trust them with their loved ones, and 51% didn't expect to use or own one within the next five years. The most common sentiment was distrust, with 45% expressing some level of distrust in self-driving car technology.

This skepticism is likely fueled by recent scandals involving autonomous vehicle companies like Cruise and Tesla, as well as reports that driverless cars are involved in twice as many crashes as human drivers. The survey also found that only 29% of drivers would be willing to pay a premium for autonomous technology, suggesting a lack of demand that could slow the growth of the industry over the next five years.

Key takeaways:

  • Most Americans distrust self-driving car technology, with 93 percent expressing concerns about safety and potential malfunctions, according to a survey by Forbes Legal.
  • Scandals involving Cruise and Tesla, as well as reports of driverless car tech causing more crashes than human drivers, have likely contributed to this skepticism.
  • Only 29 percent of drivers are willing to pay a premium for driverless tech, indicating a potential lack of demand that could slow growth in the autonomous vehicle industry.
  • The hype around autonomous vehicles may be near bursting, but it's too soon to say for certain.
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