Iowa Ahead of the Nation in Futuristic, Driverless-Vehicle Technology

DES MOINES, Iowa -- New technology is pushing the latest model cars in directions never thought possible outside of science fiction.

But, the latest vehicle models are moving closer and closer to being able to drive without you behind the wheel, thanks to the state of Iowa.

The 2016 Volvo X-C-90 features an inline four-cylinder turbocharged engine that offers 250 horsepower and 258-foot pounds of torque.

It can drive on its own and it can parallel park itself.

“These little buttons that you see around the car use sound. So ultra-sonic,” said Dr. Daniel McGehee. He emphasizes it is a semi-autonomous vehicle.

“These technologies are not quite to the driverless mode. But if you drift out of the lane, for instance, it will correct your lane position and put you back in the lane,” he said.

Link to article: http://whotv.com/2016/05/11/iowa-ahead-of-the-nation-in-futuristic-driverless-vehicle-technology/