U.S., Canada Among Most Skeptical of Autonomous Vehicles
There is widespread interest in autonomous vehicles, but the United States – one of the largest auto markets in the world – expresses higher levels of resistance than most nations.
Autonomous Vehicles: There’s No Substitute for an Engaged ‘Safety Operator’
It’s simply not realistic or rational, in my opinion, to expect technology to anticipate every possible scenario encountered on the road.
Survey: Consumers Would Prefer to Resolve Autonomous-Vehicle Liability Claims Out of Court
According to “Automated Vehicles: Liability Crash Course,” a report released by J.D. Power and the global law firm of Miller Canfield, consumers are suspicious of technology failures and, relatedly, they desire to resolve ADS product liability claims out of court.
Uber Suspends Testing of Autonomous Vehicles After Fatal Collision in Arizona
Uber Technologies has halted its testing of self-driving vehicles after a March 18 incident in which one of its cars struck and killed a pedestrian in Tempe, Ariz.
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.
California to Allow Testing of Autonomous Vehicles Without Drivers
Under the new regulations, vehicle manufacturers must obtain a driverless testing and/or a deployment permit from the DMV and comply with the permit requirements, if they wish to either test an autonomous vehicle without a driver or allow the public to use their autonomous technology.
Domino’s Pizza, Ford Testing Autonomous Delivery Vehicles in Miami
On the heels of its first experiment in Ann Arbor, Mich., Domino’s Pizza said it is testing self-driving delivery vehicles in Miami, “with a focus on the customer experience.”
Autonomous Vehicles Closer to Hitting Road in Utah After Bill Passes Through House Committee
House Bill 371, which would allow for autonomous vehicle operation on Utah roads, recently passed out of committee on a unanimous vote and now heads to the full State of Utah House of Representatives.
How Will Autonomous Vehicles Impact the North American Automotive Aftermarket?
Research and Markets report indicates the total number of ADAS-enabled and autonomous cars on the road is expected to increase from 9% in 2017 to 82% in 2030.
Lack of Coordination Between Autonomous, Manned Vehicles Could Undermine ‘Driverless-Car Vision,’ Tech CEO Says
Lack of coordination between autonomous vehicles and manned vehicles can fail “the driverless-car vision,” according to Hagai Zyss, CEO of the Israeli company Autotalks.
