"Great article Michael, that stimulates some great thought... and to me exactly what the autonomous vehicle discussion has been distinctly missing, Vision. Automakers are so keenly on the next product cycle that we rarely see far reaching ideas that reimagine what the experience of transportation can be. I agree with you that there will be a variety of vehicle and driving types to serve a variety of consumer desires. If autonomous vehicles evolve with their own lanes or roadways we could see a drastic reduction in vehicle weight. Which could change everything.  Truly modern "horseless buggy" type solutions that could be sent to the Starbucks drive though before picking you up for your ride to work."