Assignment: Autonomous Electric Vehicle (EV) Accidents - Background Study Objective: To familiarize yourself with the realm of autonomous Electric Vehicles (EVS) and gather a foundational understanding of the accidents that have

occurred due to their operation. This knowledge will set the stage for a deeper analysis of the ethical issues surrounding these incidents in the subsequent components of the course project. Tasks: 1. Introduction to Autonomous EVs - Provide a brief overview of autonomous EVs, highlighting their primary components from an Electrical and Computer Engineering perspective. - Explain the intersection of electrical engineering (focused on vehicle hardware and mechanisms) with computer engineering (emphasizing software algorithms and Al). course_project_component_1-1_16983287/n- Pen down your initial thoughts on the role of Electrical and Computer Engineering in these incidents. How do you perceive the balance between technology advancement and safety in the context of autonomous EVS? Formatting Guidelines: - The assignment should be typewritten in a legible font (e.g., Times New Roman, size 12) and double-spaced. - Maintain clear section headers for better organization. - Ensure that the assignment is no longer than 5 pages, excluding references. - Any information, data, or images used from external sources should be properly cited using the [Preferred Citation Style, e.g., IEEE, APA]. Submission Instructions: - Save your assignment as a PDF (2 pages) titled "[Your Name] Autonomous EVs Background.pdf". - Ensure your assignment is submitted by the due date. Late submissions may be subject to a penalty.