Uber to begin testing autonomous cars

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American app-based ride-hailing company Uber have confirmed that they are developing a driverless car, going up against numerous other businesses looking to advance the technology.

Uber, which is well-known through its ride-hailing app, have said that it is testing a vehicle on the streets of Pittsburgh. The company said that it is using a Ford Fusion fitted with radar, laser scanners and cameras to develop their own autonomous systems.

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