Ford will have a fully autonomous vehicle in commercial operation by 2021. Ford's vehicle will not have a steering wheel, gas pedal, or brake pedal, and will operate within geo-fenced areas as part of a ride sharing or ride hailing program.

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"In order to reach this ambitious goal, Ford has committed to expanding its research in advanced algorithms, 3-D mapping, radar technology and camera sensors."

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"Since becoming the first automaker to begin testing fully autonomous vehicles inside Mcity, the University of Michigan’s simulate urban environment, Ford has made enormous strides in researching how these vehicles operate in hazardous conditions, such as snow and complete darkness. Over the next two years, we will have tripled our autonomous vehicle test fleet to 30 Fusion Hybrid sedans in 2017 and will have 90 by 2018."

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"In addition to the extensive testing of these vehicles and intensive collaboration with outside partners, Ford is focusing on expanding its Silicon Valley presence by creating a dedicated campus in Palo Alto to ensure that these innovations will be made."

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