The first of three “pod” vehicles has been unveiled in Milton Keynes, as part of a project to trial driverless vehicles in pedestrianised areas. The electric-powered LUTZ Pathfinder pod was presented to commuters and other members of the public outside Milton Keynes Central train station on Tuesday. Developed by Coventry-based manufacturers RDM Group, the two-seater pod has a maximum speed of 15mph, but will be limited electronically depending on the environment it is travelling in.…
First self-driving ‘pod’ unleashed on Britain’s roads
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