NHTSA Releases Vehicle Cyber-Security Guidelines.
Posted on Oct 25, 2016 in Uncategorized | Comments Off on NHTSA Releases Vehicle Cyber-Security Guidelines.
On October 24, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) issued guidelines for automakers and other tech companies developing technology for self-driving cars. The guidelines, part of a continuing effort to prevent cyber-attacks on vehicles with automated technology, suggest layered protections that would prevent unsafe movements by a vehicle even if hackers gain...
Autonomous Vehicles Tested on UK Streets
Posted on Oct 11, 2016 in Industry News, Technology Impacting Auto Insurance | Comments Off on Autonomous Vehicles Tested on UK Streets
For the first time, autonomous vehicles were tested on streets in the UK as of Tuesday, October 11. More specifically, the electric car was tested at 5 mph around the town of Milton Keynes. The test are part of broader efforts to get autonomous vehicles on the road by 2020. The British government has been encouraging of this new technology, hoping to build a global industry. In advance...
Surveys Disagree on American Appetites for Driverless Vehicles
Posted on Oct 11, 2016 in Industry News, Technology Impacting Auto Insurance | Comments Off on Surveys Disagree on American Appetites for Driverless Vehicles
A survey of more than 2,000 people by the Consumer Technology Association found that approximately 70% of those surveyed were ready to try a driverless vehicle. However, another survey by the University of Michigan led to drastically different results: in that survey, fewer than 16% of those surveyed were open to completely autonomous vehicles. A third survey conducted by Kelley Blue...
California Issues Permits for Driverless Vehicle Testing to Valeo and Wheego
Posted on Oct 11, 2016 in Industry News, Technology Impacting Auto Insurance | Comments Off on California Issues Permits for Driverless Vehicle Testing to Valeo and Wheego
The California Department of Motor Vehicles recently issued driverless vehicle testing permits to Valeo North America and Wheego Electric Cars Inc. Among those in the industry, the issuance of testing permits is a sign as to which companies are making the most progress. The permits for Valeo and Wheego allow programs for one vehicle operated by up to four people. Valeo is an auto parts...
Travels With Charley, Post Script
Posted on Oct 4, 2016 in Perspective | Comments Off on Travels With Charley, Post Script
Hit ’em boys! Well I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again You get nothing for nothing: expect it when You’re backseat driving, and your hands ain’t on the wheel… – Judas Priest – “Heading Out To The Highway” Who is Charley? Rather what is Charley? Charley would be my new traveling companion, a Tesla Model S 90D. And why the name Charley one...
