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.”
Automotive Telematics Systems Revenues Expected to Reach $6.7 Billion Globally in 2023
Global revenue from automotive telematics systems will grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of nearly 17 percent to more than $6.7 billion by the end of 2023, according to new research from business information provider IHS Markit.
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.
Senate Commerce Committee Green-Lights Autonomous Vehicle Bill
A bill aiming to clarify the government’s role in the oversight of driverless vehicles has passed muster with the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation.
I-CAR Offers Overview of Blind-Spot Detection Systems
Blind-spot detection systems rely on radar sensors that typically are located behind the rear bumper on each side of the vehicle.
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.
Consumer Watchdog: Autonomous Vehicle Bill Would Create ‘Wild West’ Without Safety Protections
A U.S. Senate bill aiming to pave the way for the development of driverless vehicles is a threat to highway safety, the group Consumer Watchdog asserted.
Toyota Research Institute Releases Video Showing First Demonstration of Autonomous Vehicle Platform
Toyota’s research arm has released a video showing the first demonstration of its Guardian and Chauffeur autonomous vehicle platform.
U.S. Senators Announce Agreement on Self-Driving Vehicle Legislation
U.S. Sen. John Thune and Sen. Gary Peters said they’ve reached an agreement “on a bipartisan legislative text that sets a framework for the advancement of self-driving vehicle technology.”
Daimler Trucks Testing Autonomous ‘Platooning’ on U.S. Highways
The technology uses self-driving systems and telematics to connect pairs of trucks, enabling them to travel in tandem at distances closer than what would be possible under manual operation.
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.
NTSB: Driver Errors, Overreliance on Automation, Lack of Safeguards Led to Fatal Tesla Crash
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has determined that a truck driver’s failure to yield the right of way and a car driver’s inattention due to overreliance on vehicle automation are the probable cause of the fatal May 7, 2016, crash near Williston, Fla.
