Vehicle Mirrors Could Be Replaced by Cameras in Not-So-Distant Future
Rear-view and side-view mirrors will become increasingly sophisticated over the next decade, so much so that they might not exist as we know them today.
R&D on Autonomous, Connected and Electrification Technologies Creates Double-Digit Growth Opportunities
According to Frost & Sullivan, automotive manufacturers need to look beyond seeing themselves as product suppliers and focus on becoming providers of mobility services in order to thrive in a highly competitive, evolving market.
Ford Pledges $5M to Support American Center for Mobility
Contribution will go toward supporting connected and automated vehicle (CAV) technology development.
Ride Along on Maiden Voyage of Autonomous Freightliner Inspiration
The Freightliner Inspiration is the first autonomous commercial truck to gain approval for operating on an open public highway. Jason Morgan, editor of sister publication Fleet Equipment, recently visited the Las Vegas Speedway to ride along on the truck’s maiden voyage.
Will Federal Safety Standards Keep Pace with Development of Driverless Vehicles?
In anticipation of the arrival of self-driving vehicles, U.S. lawmakers are considering rewriting the Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards.
Colorado Unveils Self-Driving Truck Designed to Shield Road Workers from Motorists
As the automotive industry feverishly works to develop driverless technology that avoids collisions, Colorado is deploying autonomous trucks that are designed to get into collisions.
Autonomous Vehicles Not All Doom and Gloom for Auto Insurers
Auto insurance industry could see an $81 billion opportunity between 2020 and 2025 centered around cybersecurity, product liability and infrastructure.
Bosch Survey: New Car Buyers are Bullish on Automated Vehicle Adoption
According to a Bosch study, more than 52 percent of new car buyers expect to own at least one self-driving automobile in their household in the next 10 years.
U.S. Auto CEOs More Bullish on AI, Emerging Technology Investments Compared to Global Counterparts, Says KPMG Survey
In the KPMG study, 59 percent of U.S. CEOs say their companies intend to invest heavily in artificial intelligence in the next 12 months, compared to 39 percent of global CEOs.
U.S. House Subcommittee Approves Automated-Vehicle Bill
The U.S. House Energy and Commerce’s Subcommittee on Digital Commerce and Consumer Protections approved a bill aiming to advance the testing and deployment of highly automated vehicles.
World’s First Driverless Electric Racing Car Displayed in Times Square
Roborace, which describes itself as the world’s first driverless electric racing series, hosted a showcase of the world’s first driverless electric racing car – Robocar – in New York City’s Times Square.
USA Today Piece Explores States’ Readiness for Self-Driving Vehicles
USA Today surveyed nearly a dozen states on their readiness to accommodate the widespread adoption of self-driving technology.
