Self-Driving Vehicles Could Shift Insurance Liability to Automakers
In an interview with Insurance Business, David Lukens of LexisNexis Risk Solutions said mainstream adoption of autonomous vehicles likely will shift liability from the vehicle operators to the automakers.
Study: Consumers Increasingly Skeptical of Self-Driving Vehicle Technology, But Clamoring for Collision Mitigation
Consumers already are growing wary of self-driving vehicles, but they’re ready to embrace any technology that helps them avoid collisions.
Eight Universities to Participate in GM/SAE International AutoDrive Challenge
Eight Universities in the United States and Canada will take part in a three-year challenge to develop a fully autonomous passenger vehicle, General Motors and SAE International recently announced.
PreFab Ads Introduces “Driverless Wreck” TV Spot
Humorous TV/Internet collision repair commercial available for licensing depicts an autonomous taxi cab tangling with an impatient man driving a Mercedes followed by the line, “Need a body shop?”
Bosch, Daimler Aim to Develop ‘Production-Ready’ Driverless System
Bosch and Daimler have inked a development agreement to bring fully automated and driverless technology to the roads by the beginning of the next decade, the companies said.
Tesla Offering Customized Auto Insurance to Customers in Asia
A Tesla executive said the company is bundling auto insurance with its vehicles in Asia, in an effort to capitalize on the savings associated with its Autopilot driver-assist technology.
Ford Investing $1 Billion in Artificial Intelligence Startup to Develop Virtual Driver System
Argo AI’s initial focus will be to support the development and production of Ford’s autonomous vehicles.
PennDOT Applies to Make Pennsylvania National ‘Proving Ground’ for Automated Vehicle Technologies
“This application further illustrates that we’re a national leader in supporting automated vehicle development with safety and flexibility in mind,” said PennDOT Secretary Leslie S. Richards.
Ford Adding Electrified F-150, Mustang, Transit by 2020 in Major EV Push
The moves are part of a $4.5 billion investment in electrified vehicles by 2020, plans that are part of the company’s expansion to become an “auto and a mobility company,” including leading in electrified and autonomous vehicles and providing new mobility solutions.
Autoliv Research to Launch Learning Intelligent Vehicle
The system is being developed by Autoliv Research to facilitate collaboration and shared control between driver and vehicle in order to attain trust and facilitate required safety in autonomous driving.
