Electric Vehicles vs Autonomous Vehicles

Electric Vehicles – Powered by drivetrains using electricity stored in rechargeable batteries and comes in different types:

• Hybrid – Uses combination of traditional combustion engine (ICE) and electric motor charged through regenerative braking and engine
• Plug-in Hybrid – Hybrid vehicles with added recharging capability of plugging into power source
• Battery Electric – Full electric car that can be charged internally or externally through outlet

Autonomous Vehicles – Capable of sensing environment and navigating without human intervention using the following technology:

• Driving Algorithms – System allowing vehicles to drive using AI applications
• LiDAR – Detection technology measuring distance from objects using laser
• Mapping Tools – Detailed road and traffic navigating system enabling cars to know location, road conditions and traffic
• Sensor communications – Facility allowing vehicle-to-vehicle (V2V) or infrastructure-to-vehicle (I2V) information exchange