The California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) released proposed regulations that establish a path for companies to test or deploy light-duty autonomous motor trucks (delivery vehicles) on the state’s public roads. The release of these regulations marks the start of a 45-day public comment period, which ends May 27. Under the proposed regulations, companies can […]
SAE, Ford, General Motors and Toyota Form Autonomous Vehicle Safety Consortium
SAE International, along with the top three U.S. vehicle manufacturers Ford, General Motors (GM) and Toyota, announced the formation of the Automated Vehicle Safety Consortium (AVSC) that will work to safely advance testing, pre-competitive development and deployment of SAE Level 4 and 5 automated vehicles. The AVSC will provide a safety framework around which autonomous […]
Autonomous Vehicles Permit Holders Report More Than 2 Million Test Miles in California
Critics say reports show technology not living up to hype though performance varies widely across companies. The California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) reported that companies with a permit to test autonomous vehicles in California with a safety driver reported their technology drove more than 2 million miles in autonomous mode during the most recent […]
Coalition Launches Public Education Campaign on Automated Vehicles
Industry, safety, mobility and secure energy advocates join together to promote understanding of autonomous vehicle technology. A coalition of industry, non-profit and academic institutions on January 7 launched a kind campaign to inform the public and policymakers about the potential and the reality of advanced vehicle technologies and self-driving vehicles. The Partners for Automated Vehicle […]
Consumer Reports Says Self-driving Cars Bill Still Falls Short on Safety
As car and tech companies press Congress to approve a bill to speed up the introduction of self-driving cars, Consumer Reports says the bill still falls short of ensuring that these vehicles will be safe for consumers. Senators have shared draft revisions to the bill, known as the AV START Act, in a last-minute push […]
AAA Research Shows 4 In 10 People Misjudge Driving Systems’ Ability Based On System Name
A new survey from AAA finds that 40 percent of Americans expect partially automated driving systems, with names like Autopilot, ProPILOT or Pilot Assist, to have the ability to drive the car by itself, indicating a gap between consumer understanding of these technologies and reality. AAA also tested these systems and found that they are […]
Insurance Research Council Survey Finds Third of Adults Would Forego Owning a Vehicle for Self-Driving Vehicles Operated by Networks
Half would be interested in owning autonomous vehicle. According to a new report from the Insurance Research Council (IRC), more than one-in-three adults countrywide would likely forego owning or leasing a personal vehicle if self-driving vehicles operated by transportation network companies, such as Uber and Lyft, were available to them. More than half of those […]
U.S. Department of Transportation Releases Automated Vehicles 3.0 Guidance
The new guidance provides the first joint, multi-modal guidance for on-road transportation automation. The U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) yesterday released new Federal guidance for automated vehicles, advancing its commitment to supporting the safe integration of automation into the broad multimodal surface transportation system. Preparing for the Future of Transportation: Automated Vehicles 3.0 (AV 3.0) […]
Honda Joins with Cruise and General Motors to Build Autonomous Vehicle
Cruise and General Motors Co. (NYSE: GM) announced today that they have joined forces with Honda to pursue the shared goal of transforming mobility through the large-scale deployment of autonomous vehicle technology. Honda will contribute approximately $2 billion over 12 years to these initiatives, which, together with a $750 million equity investment in Cruise, brings […]
Vehicle Manufacturers, Suppliers Call for Senate Passage of Autonomous Vehicle Legislation
Vehicle manufacturer, suppliers, tech companies, and advocates for safer roads are urging the U.S. Senate to take action to pass the AV START Act (S. 1885) to update regulations to promote autonomous vehicles. One year ago, a similar bill—the SELF DRIVE Act (H.R. 3388)—passed the House of Representatives with unanimous support. Like the House bill, […]