Massive Growth Projected for Advanced Driver-Assistance Systems
The global market for advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS) will grow from $11.8 billion in 2016 to $43.3 billion by the end of 2025, Transparency Market Research predicts in a new report.
Second-Generation Toyota Safety Sense Collision-Avoidance Package Features Expanded Capabilities
The second generation of Toyota Safety Sense has been expanded to help improve driver situational awareness while providing additional protections for a pedestrian or bicyclist in front of the vehicle, the automaker said.
Work Demands Making Drivers More Distracted: Survey
A new survey commissioned by Travelers suggests that the demands of a 24/7 economy could be adding to the problem of distracted driving.
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.
Intel Employs Mathematical Formula, LeBron James to Allay Concerns over Driverless Vehicles
With surveys suggesting that many drivers are wary of fully autonomous vehicles, Intel is ratcheting up its efforts to convince consumers that the technology is safe.
GM Acquires Driverless-Technology Startup Strobe
As part of the deal, Strobe’s engineering team is joining GM’s Cruise Automation team “to define and develop next-generation lidar solutions for self-driving vehicles.”
Bloomberg: Traffic-Safety Regulators Underestimate Impact of Smartphones, Distracted Driving
While the latest figures from NHTSA seem to indicate that speeding and drunk driving are the culprits for a recent uptick in traffic fatalities, a Bloomberg article suggests that federal regulators are underestimating the impact of smartphone use on the numbers.
SEMA Sees $1.5 Billion Aftermarket Opportunity for Advanced Driver-Assistance Systems
The aftermarket industry for advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS) – currently valued at just under $1 billion – is expected to grow to more than $1.5 billion by 2021, according to a SEMA-commissioned study.
U.S. Drivers Worried About Hackers Seizing Control of Autonomous Vehicles
As cars and trucks move toward a more autonomous future, Americans are highly polarized as to whether to accept or reject them on the road, according to a study by American International Group.
