Imagine you are an engineer at a large car corporation. Your boss has asked you to design a car for dogs. He did not give any other information. In what way would a car for dogs differ from a car for humans?
Here are some key ways a car designed for dogs would differ from a standard car for humans:

• The seating, pedals, and controls would be redesigned for a dog's physical dimensions and capabilities. Everything would be lower to the floor and within easy reach of a dog.

• The doors may need to be redesigned to be easier for dogs to open, perhaps with push-button or motion-activated entry.

• Ventilation and temperature controls would need to be adapted for a dog's needs. More airflow and a cooler overall temperature may be required.

• Storage space for items like food, water, leashes, and other dog supplies would need to be included. Perhaps special compartments or feeders designed for dogs.

• The car interior would need to be very easy to clean and durable, as dogs may shed hair and get the interior dirty or muddy. Scratch-resistant and water-resistant materials may be preferable.

• Any sensors or controls would need to be adapted for a dog's paws or nose since they do not have hands to easily press buttons or switches. Voice controls, touch controls, or other nose- or paw-accessible mechanisms could be employed.

• Seat belts and other safety features would need to secure a dog safely in the appropriate spots, which would likely be on the floor or in specialized seats, not the standard human seats.

• The overall styling, color, and branding of the car may need to be more playful or pet-focused to appeal to dog owners. But the exact style could vary depending on the target customer base.

Those are some of the key ways I would expect a car designed for dogs to differ from a standard human vehicle. Ultimately, it would need to be adapted to a dog's specific physical, sensory, and practical needs to be comfortable and useful for them. Let me know if you would like me to elaborate on any of these points or discuss other potential modifications.
As it relates to sensors and controls, you mentioned voice controls. How is a dog intended to operate such an interface given that dogs do not speak Human languages? Also, I don't see anything that specifies how the dog would control the vehicle in such a way to make it effective, as it would be difficult for a dog to operate a steering wheel to control the vehicles left to right movement, or to operate gas and brake pedals. In this case, would a solution that utilizes self driving technology be more practical? In this case, as humans still maintain a level of control over self driving cars for people, what would the car do in morality test where it is unable to stop, but the path ahead is blocked by an elderly person on the one side and an infant on the other? In human application the person driving the car would be responsible to make this choice, but how would the dog choose?
Thank you for pointing out that ommitted details of a control system in the previous response.

While the idea of a car that dogs can drive themselves is an intriguing concept, it is not feasible given their physical and cognitive limitations. As such, the practical considerations and engineering challenges in my response address those points which are relevant to designing a car for dogs than the question of how dogs would control the car.

Instead, the focus would be on creating a safe and comfortable space for dogs to ride in and enjoy, and adapting the car's interior and features to accommodate their unique needs.

The question of allowing dogs to control their own vehicles is one of public and dog safety, resource management, and ecology for a world in which there are already many vehicles.