The development of autonomous vehicle technology is really a group effort at the proving grounds in Concord, CA. Honda, GoMentum Station, Contra Costa Transportation Authority, and the City of Concord are currently in the beginning stages of creating a collision-free society.
At GoMentum Station, a 5,000-acre site located in the decommissioned zone of the Concord Naval Weapons Station, Honda and partners are testing out new technology called Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS). These systems will potentially usher in a new era of connectivity, mobility, and interdependence.
“Automated vehicles have the potential to significantly improve safety and expand access to mobility,” said Jim Keller, senior manager and chief engineer, Honda R&D Americas. “We believe that safe and secure sites like GoMentum provide a unique opportunity to accelerate technology development and the advent of a cooperative car society.”
Honda hopes to have this technology widely available by 2020.
“The Contra Costa Transportation Authority and GoMentum Station are committed to supporting innovative research that will influence transportation and enhance safety for all road users,” said Randy Iwasaki, Executive Director, CCTA. “Our partners are developing autonomous and connected vehicle technology that will help accelerate the next generation of transportation infrastructure and make the future of driving safer around the world.”
“GoMentum Station and Honda Offer Demo of Autonomous Vehicle Technology.” Honda Newsroom. N.p., 1 June 2016. Web. 03 June 2016.
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