the Us administration pledged on thursday to help clear the way for autonmous vehicles with an investment of $4 billion to fund research and testing projects.
Us transportaion secretary anthony foxx made the announcement in detroit,flanked by executives from google cars and auto manufacturers general motors co, ford motor co, volvo cars,fiat chrysler automobiles and honda motor co.
much need to be done to create the transportation system of the 21st century,foxx said at the north american international auto show.
he said the obama administration planned to ask for funding to speed up the introduction and use of autonomous vehicles, saying it would help reduce the congestion and improve road safety.
the initiative also aims to improve the us transportation system and