North Dakota Lawmakers Want State to Study Data Sharing in Autonomous Vehicles
The bill requires the North Dakota DOT to work with autonomous vehicle technology companies to “study the use of vehicles equipped with automated driving systems on the highways in this state and the data or information stored or gathered by the use of those vehicles.”
Autonomous Vehicles: Job Killers?
If the most aggressive timeline for autonomous vehicles becomes reality, the technology could displace more than 4 million jobs, according to a new report.
Older Drivers Embracing Safety Technology, But Wary of Autonomous Vehicles
Senior drivers are hip to high-tech safety features in cars and trucks, but they’re not sold on the concept of driverless vehicles, according to a nationwide survey commissioned by Munich Reinsurance America.
U.K. Bill Would Require Insurers to Provide Coverage for Autonomous Vehicles in Both Modes
A transportation bill under consideration in the U.K. Parliament would require insurers to offer a single product that covers collision-damaged vehicles when the motorist is driving and when the vehicle is in driverless mode.
Bipartisan Duo Eyeing Federal Legislation to Clear Hurdles for Autonomous Vehicles
Sens. Gary Peters and John Thune said they would like to introduce a bill sometime this year.
Analysis: Autonomous Vehicles Not Ready for Deployment Without Drivers to Grab the Wheel
Disengagement reports from companies testing autonomous cars on California’s public roads show that driverless vehicles are not ready to be deployed without human drivers who can take control when the self-driving technology fails, according to the group Consumer Watchdog.
Study: Autonomous Vehicles Would Save Billions of Dollars for World Economies
Global Positioning Specialists determined that driverless vehicles would cut the costs of traffic accidents by billions of dollars throughout the world.
U.S. DOT Picks 10 Proving Grounds to Test Autonomous Vehicles
The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) announced that it has designated 10 pilot sites to encourage testing of autonomous vehicle technology.
N.J. Bill Would Require Owners of Autonomous Vehicles to Have Liability Insurance
Two New Jersey lawmakers recently introduced a bill that would require owners of autonomous vehicles to maintain insurance coverage.
Michigan Governor Signs Legislation to Allow Operation of Autonomous Vehicles on Michigan Roadways
Senate Bill 995 will allow operation of autonomous vehicles on Michigan roads where before only testing of these vehicles by manufacturers was permitted.