University of Michigan White Paper Aims to Build Accelerated Evaluation Processes for Autonomous Vehicles
Posted on Jun 20, 2017 in Technology Impacting Auto Insurance | Comments Off on University of Michigan White Paper Aims to Build Accelerated Evaluation Processes for Autonomous Vehicles
The University of Michigan recently published a white paper aimed at accelerating the development of autonomous vehicles through more efficient testing processes. The paper identifies a significant problem in getting autonomous vehicles on the road: how to develop tests to accurately represent real-world driving situations? The approach suggested by the paper essentially focuses on...
Texas Law Permits Free Operation of Autonomous Vehicles
Posted on Jun 20, 2017 in Insurance Regulation, Technology Impacting Auto Insurance | Comments Off on Texas Law Permits Free Operation of Autonomous Vehicles
A bill recently signed in Texas, which becomes effective in September, allows autonomous vehicles to operate freely on state roads–without a driver’s supervision. The law requires the autonomous vehicles to be in compliance with federal laws and safety standards, to be registered with the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles, to be covered by insurance, and to have a...
After Crash, Uber Suspends Autonomous Vehicle Pilot Program
Posted on Mar 27, 2017 in Industry News, Technology Impacting Auto Insurance | Comments Off on After Crash, Uber Suspends Autonomous Vehicle Pilot Program
Uber has suspended its pilot program for autonomous vehicles after a crash in Tempe, Arizona. At the time of the crash, the car was in self-driving mode, though there was a human driver behind the wheel. The SUV was hit when another vehicle failed to yield, leaving the SUV on its side. Pending an investigation into the crash, Uber’s self-driving program has been suspended in...
DOT Designates 10 Driverless Car Testing Sites
Posted on Feb 22, 2017 in Technology Impacting Auto Insurance | Comments Off on DOT Designates 10 Driverless Car Testing Sites
The U.S. Department of Transportation has designated ten “proving grounds” to encourage the safe testing of driverless vehicles. These testing areas, which were chosen from a pool of more than sixty applicants, encompass a diverse geographic area, ranging from Pittsburgh to San Diego. The groups operating the sites will collaborate on best practices for the safe testing and operation...
Collision Demonstrates Tesla Model S Safety Features
Posted on Feb 3, 2017 in Industry News, Technology Impacting Auto Insurance | Comments Off on Collision Demonstrates Tesla Model S Safety Features
A recent accident involved a Tesla Model S being rear-ended by a tractor trailer on the highway. The driver reported no injuries, though the the rear of the Tesla and the front of the tractor trailer were heavily damaged.
