# Hands-Free Driving The Google Car Concept Drives by Itself By Amanda Chang | Published 2010-10-15 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/google-car References: [youtube](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X0I5DHOETFE) & [damego](http://www.damego.com/the-self-driving-google-car) The public has always had an idea as to what the future of cars would be like. [Google](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/acura-zdx) has secretly taken it one step further with its Google Car concept. Touted as having the ability to [drive itself](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/automated-driving-system), this new technology has individuals more curious than ever. From cruise control to self-parking options to actual [hands-free driving](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rivian-universal-handsfree), the Google Car certainly proves that the future of cars has certainly come a long way. However, the car is not meant to replace the driver, but rather to give the driver the option of driving or easing back for 50 minutes of their commute. Google hopes that the Google Car will reduce emissions and dependence on fossil fuels, as well as ease congestion. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.2/10 - Popularity: 11% | Activity: 18% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Self-driving Cars:** The trend towards self-driving cars presents opportunities for companies to develop and innovate with autonomous vehicle technology. - **Vehicle Automation:** The trend towards vehicle automation creates opportunities for businesses to create new products and services that cater to autonomous vehicles. - **Sustainability in Transportation:** The trend towards sustainable transportation provides opportunities for companies to develop and market eco-friendly transportation solutions. ### Where This Applies - **Automotive:** The automotive industry has the opportunity to lead the charge in developing autonomous vehicle technologies. - **Technology:** The technology industry can develop new products and services to cater to autonomous vehicles and their passengers. - **Energy:** The energy industry can innovate with new technologies and infrastructure to support sustainable transportation solutions. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Streamlined Two-Seater Electric Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/autonomous-electric-car-concept.md) - [Oversized Well-Appointed Electric Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/audi-urbansphere-concept.md) - [Open-Air Autonomous Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/polestar-adaptor.md) - [Futuristic Meta Automotive Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/metamobility.md) - [Hands-Free Driving Features](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/super-cruise-feature.md) - [TV-Equipped Autonomous Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-pod-concept.md) - [Luxury Self-Driving Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drive-pilot.md) - [Hybrid Design Commuter Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/robotic-city-car.md) - [Automated Lane-Changing Car Features](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gm-super-cruise.md)