A group representing major automakers is unveiling a detailed proposal Wednesday aimed at making it easier to deploy thousands of self-driving vehicles in the coming years, according to a document seen by Reuters. The Alliance for Automotive Innovation, a group representing General Motors Co, Toyota Motor Corp, Volkswagen AG and most other automakers, says the… Continue reading Automakers Unveil Proposals to Speed U.S. Self-Driving Deployment
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Congress Will Try Again in 2021 on Self-Driving Car Reform
The U.S. Congress will try again in 2021 to try to approve long-stalled reforms to speed the adoption of self-driving cars, a key Democratic lawmaker said Wednesday. U.S. lawmakers have been divided for years over how to reform regulations governing self-driving cars and what consumer and legal protections should be included. In 2017, the House… Continue reading Congress Will Try Again in 2021 on Self-Driving Car Reform
IIHS Study: Autonomous Cars Won’t Avoid Majority of Vehicle Crashes
The general consensus has been that once autonomous cars take over the roads, car accidents will almost be a thing of the past. But according to a new study from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), not only is that not realistic, but it’s likely that self-driving cars might only prevent a third of… Continue reading IIHS Study: Autonomous Cars Won’t Avoid Majority of Vehicle Crashes
Self-Driving Vehicles Get In on the Delivery Scene Amid COVID-19
Self-driving cars, trucks, sidewalk robots and shuttles are rolling out of the labs and parking garages and onto American streets to help deliver groceries, meals, and medical supplies. Although self-driving car companies have paused on-road testing in the U.S., as it is not considered an essential business, pivoting to deliveries allows them back on the… Continue reading Self-Driving Vehicles Get In on the Delivery Scene Amid COVID-19
Self-Driving Vehicle Law Hits A Speed Bump
Lawmakers working to speed a federal framework for autonomous vehicles into law face a key obstacle that stymied previous attempts: who gets sued in collisions. The big picture: Manufacturers and tech companies want federal rules of the road for their roll-out of self-driving vehicles. But trial lawyers, a powerful lobby, want key questions on liability… Continue reading Self-Driving Vehicle Law Hits A Speed Bump
‘Inadequate Safety Culture’ Contributed to Uber Automated Test Vehicle Crash: NTSB
The National Transportation Safety Board called upon federal regulators Tuesday to create a review process before allowing automated test vehicles to operate on public roads, based upon the agency’s investigation of a fatal collision between an Uber automated test vehicle and a pedestrian. During a board meeting held to determine the probable cause of the… Continue reading ‘Inadequate Safety Culture’ Contributed to Uber Automated Test Vehicle Crash: NTSB
Waymo CEO Sees Driverless Trucking Catching on Faster than Taxis
True driverless cars have arrived from Waymo, the self-driving unit of Alphabet Inc., but the company’s chief executive officer says robot ride hailing may not be the first form of automotive autonomy to take off commercially. Waymo has begun running what it calls “rider only” robotaxi rides in the Phoenix suburb of Chandler, CEO John… Continue reading Waymo CEO Sees Driverless Trucking Catching on Faster than Taxis
Travelers Joins Automated Vehicle Coalitions in Shaping the Future of Transportation
The Travelers Companies, Inc. announced on Thursday that it has joined the Advanced Vehicle Technology (AVT) Consortium at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and Partners for Automated Vehicle Education (PAVE). Both organizations work to strategically advance research and public information about automated vehicle and driver assistance technologies. “As a leading auto insurer, we play… Continue reading Travelers Joins Automated Vehicle Coalitions in Shaping the Future of Transportation
Lloyd’s CEO Neal Says Marketplace Is Taking Steps to Address Autonomous Vehicles
The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Lloyd’s of London, John Neal, has revealed that the specialist insurance and reinsurance marketplace is in discussions with automakers about new and different types of insurance protection in response to the rise of driverless cars, reports Bloomberg. In a recent interview and in light of news that Tesla is… Continue reading Lloyd’s CEO Neal Says Marketplace Is Taking Steps to Address Autonomous Vehicles
Americans Still Don’t Trust Self-Driving Cars, Reuters/Ipsos Poll Finds
Half of U.S. adults think automated vehicles are more dangerous than traditional vehicles operated by people, while nearly two-thirds said they would not buy a fully autonomous vehicle, according to a new Reuters/Ipsos opinion poll. In the same poll, about 63 percent of those who responded said they would not pay more to have a… Continue reading Americans Still Don’t Trust Self-Driving Cars, Reuters/Ipsos Poll Finds