Volkswagen debuts system to let cars drive themselves

Volkswagen has debuted a new convenience feature that would allow vehicles to drive by themselves at speeds of up to 80 miles per gallon.

The system, called "Temporary Auto Pilot," allows the car to drive autonomously on highways or in stop-and-go city traffic. The system uses multiple ultrasonic and radar-based sensors, laser scanners, video cameras and an electronic horizon to allow the car to survey and react to road conditions by itself.

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