In terms of strategy and execution, Ford is the leading company developing automated driving systems, followed by General Motors, the Renault-Nissan Alliance, and Daimler, says a new Leaderboard report from Navigant Research that examined 18 leading companies. Automated driving is a key technology for improving the commuting experience while also addressing societal problems caused by the saturation of automobiles, including traffic congestion, injuries and fatalities, as well as diminished air quality. “Tremendous progress has been made in just the last few years on the development of automated driving systems. However, as we get closer to deploying high-level automated driving, everyone

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