OEMs Worry Autonomous Vehicles Will Make Drivers Worse
While the stated goal of developing driverless vehicles is to make our roads safer, the OEMs are concerned that autonomous technology will have the unintended consequence of making drivers even less engaged in the driving process than they are now.
Intel Plans to Build Test Fleet of 100 Self-Driving Vehicles
On the heels of completing its bid for 84 percent of Mobileye’s stock, the semiconductor giant announced plans to build a fleet of SAE Level 4 autonomous vehicles for testing in the United States, Israel and Europe – this year.
Intel: Mobileye Acquisition to ‘Accelerate Future of Autonomous Driving’
With the acquisition, Intel hopes to capitalize on a projected $70 billion market for vehicle systems, data and services.
iPhone Maker Foxconn Plans to Build Self-Driving Vehicles in Michigan
Contract manufacturing giant Foxconn said it plans to build a multibillion-dollar facility in Michigan to develop autonomous vehicles, according to a report in the South China Morning Post.
Advanced Driver-Assist Systems Should Be Standard on All Vehicles, Consumers Say
New research by IHS Markit indicates that consumers are clamoring for advanced driver-assist systems (ADAS) as standard features on new vehicles.
Toyota Launches New Research Tracks to Study Autonomous, Connected Vehicles
The research projects will focus on the impact of advanced technology on broader road safety trends and the interaction between humans and machines, the automaker noted.
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.
Vehicle Technology and Driverless Cars
I’m confident that our industry will adapt to the electronic-nanny revolution currently underway and will be ready to replace and recalibrate whichever devices the vehicle manufacturer incorporates to keep me safe.
French Startup Navya to Build Autonomous Shuttle Buses in Michigan
The 20,000-square-foot plant will produce the Arma, a driverless electric shuttle vehicle designed for “first- and last-mile transportation.”
GM, Toyota Among Investors in Silicon Valley Telematics Startup
The startup, Palo Alto, Calif.-based Nauto, has developed an aftermarket data-capture device that detects collisions, monitors risky driving maneuvers and tracks driving behavior in real time.
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.
Automotive Supplier Continental Developing ‘Cruising Chauffeur’ System
The company’s “Cruising Chauffeur” function is designed to give vehicles the ability to take over the driving task on highways in accordance with traffic laws.
