Computers Qualify as Drivers, NHTSA Tells Google
This move marks a major step toward ultimately winning approval for autonomous cars on the road.
Google’s Self-Driving Car Report Shows Need for Driver Behind Wheel
Consumer Watchdog claims that, over 15 months, Google’s robot technology failed and handed control to the driver 272 times, and a test driver felt compelled to intervene 69 times.
A Glimpse into the Future
What our business might look like in 2045 is anyone’s guess. And guess we did, starting with what Mrs. Smith’s ride might look like.
Study Forecasts Self-Driving Cars to Take Off by 2021
Study predicts nearly 20 million autonomous cars will be on the road by 2025, with consumer adoption set to take off in 2021.
Consumer Watchdog Group Urges California DMV to Ignore Pressure from Google
Consumer Watchdog’s letter came after an AP report that said Google is frustrated with the DMV’s pace at crafting regulations covering the public use of robot cars.
Former GM Exec Says Driverless Cars Could Hit Market by 2018
GM has been working on computer-driven vehicles for the past decade, but Google has been at the forefront of the movement, testing driverless cars on public roads since 2012.
Telematics to Power 73M Vehicles by 2020, According to Research Firm
“We are witnessing the emergence of a very dynamic ecosystem characterized by cutthroat competition, aggressive marketing, mergers and acquisitions galore, and high levels of equity investment with high expectations about quick returns,” says ABI.
Electronics – Changing the Game
New vehicle electronics packages are creating a lot of frustration in the industry. And there may not be any easy solution.
Consumer Watchdog Petitions California DMV to Amend Driverless Car Testing Rules
Amendment would require police to investigate accidents and require driverless car companies to provide video and technical data related to the crashes.
Ten Vehicle Manufacturers Commit to Auto Emergency Braking on All New Vehicles
Insurance Institute for Highway Safety states that this represents a major step toward making crash-prevention technologies more widely available to consumers.