Autonomous driving technology is a wide topic, and the terminology used to describe it is varied. Connected and autonomous vehicles (CAV) combines connectivity and autonomous technologies to allow safe operation of a vehicle without a human driver. This is done through a combination of advanced sensor technology, on-board and remote processing, GPS and telecommunications systems. Connected cars and autonomous ones are part of the same journey in the automotive industry, moving away from dependence on human action. Connectivity provides an additional source of data to feed into decision-making processes and offers passengers a better in-car experience. Additionally, connection can help reduce accidents between pedestrians and cars, making the roads safer for all.
