Will self-driving cars really only last four years?
A recent news item about self-driving cars has been creating quite a flurry of debate due to the suggestion by a major automotive maker that driverless cars might only last about four years. Some are shocked that autonomous cars might merely be usable for a scant four years at a time and then presumably end-up on the junk heap. Let’s unpack the matter and explore the ramifications of a presumed four-year life span for self-driving cars.