Autonomous Vehicle Legislation Stalled by Senate Democrats
Five Democratic U.S. Senators have sent a letter to Senate Commerce Committee Chairman John Thune (R-S.D.) requesting more stringent safety measures be inserted into Senate Bill 1885, or the “American Vision for Safer Transportation through Advancement of Revolutionary Technologies” (AV START) Act.
Consumer Watchdog Joins Coalition Demanding DOT Exercise Strong Oversight of Driverless Vehicles
The group Consumer Watchdog said it has joined a broad coalition calling on the U.S. Department of Transportation to fulfill its legal obligation to ensure effective oversight for the development and deployment of autonomous vehicles.
When Humans Attack Self-Driving Vehicles
The race to develop self-driving vehicles has taken a bizarre turn in California.
AAA, Torc Robotics to Develop Safety Criteria for Self-Driving Vehicles
Torc Robotics and AAA Northern California Nevada & Utah recently announced a partnership to develop safety criteria for self-driving cars through a testing program on public streets.
Sales of Autonomous Trucks, Buses to Grow Exponentially, Research Firm Predicts
According to a new report from the research firm Tractica, worldwide revenue from sales of autonomous trucks and buses reached $84 million in 2017, and the market will continue to grow at a strong pace over the next few years.
Men, Lyft Riders More Trusting of Self-Driving Vehicles than Women, Uber Riders
Do consumers trust driverless vehicles? That depends on whom you ask.
Lockheed Martin Autonomous Driving System Tops 55,000 Miles in Extended Army Testing
Lockheed Martin said its Autonomous Mobility Applique System (AMAS) logged more than 55,000 testing miles during the U.S. Army Extended Warfighter Experiment at Fort Leonard Wood, Mo., and Fort Bliss, Texas.
Navya Unveils First Fully Autonomous Taxi
“Autonomous, personalized and shared, this unique mobility solution answers the major challenges urban populations face traveling in and around cities,” the French company said.
Waymo Begins Testing Fully Driverless Vehicles on Public Roads
“After more than eight years of development, we’re taking the next step toward unlocking the potential of fully self-driving technology,” the company said. “Starting now, Waymo’s fully self-driving vehicles – our safest, most advanced vehicles on the road today – are test-driving on public roads, without anyone in the driver’s seat.
Reuters: NHTSA Looking for Ways to Clear Roadblocks to Driverless Vehicles
The U.S. National Highway Traffic-Safety Administration said it is looking for input on ways to get rid of regulatory hurdles to autonomous vehicles, according to a Reuters report.
