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.
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.
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.
Automated Semi-Truck Completes Coast-to-Coast Test Drive
A San Francisco startup said it recently completed a coast-to-coast test drive of an automated semi-truck hauling Electrolux refrigerators.
Sales of Autonomous Trucks, Buses to Grow Exponentially, Research Firm Predicts
According to a new report from the research firm Tractica, worldwide revenue from sales of autonomous trucks and buses reached $84 million in 2017, and the market will continue to grow at a strong pace over the next few years.
Transportation Secretary on Autonomous Vehicles: Trump Administration Will Find Path to Innovation
U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao promised that the federal government will work with the automotive industry on a path of innovation for self-driving vehicles.
AAA, Keolis Launch Nation’s First Public Self-Driving Shuttle in Downtown Las Vegas
AAA, in partnership with Keolis, just brought the future of transportation to America, and now the century-old auto club wants to hear from you.
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.
U.S. Department of Transportation Unveils New Guidance for Driverless Systems
The U.S. Department of Transportation and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) have released new federal guidance for automated driving systems.
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.
Reuters: Republican Proposal Would Block States from Setting Own Rules for Self-Driving Vehicles
Reuters is reporting that a U.S. House Republican proposal would bar California and other states from setting their own rules governing design and testing of autonomous vehicles.
TuSimple Becomes First San Diego Company to Test Self-Driving Vehicles in California
TuSimple, a developer of artificial intelligence and computer vision technologies, said it is the first San Diego-based company to acquire a permit to test self-driving vehicles on California roads.
