NHTSA and FMCSA open comment period for proposed rules
Posted on May 23, 2019 in Uncategorized | Comments Off on NHTSA and FMCSA open comment period for proposed rules
On May 22, 2019 the US Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) issued Advance Notices of Proposed Rulemaking (ANPRM) on the removal of unnecessary regulatory barriers to the safe introduction of Automated Driving Systems (ADS) vehicles in the United States. NHTSA and FMCSA are seeking...
GM, Ford and Toyota form group to help with AV rules
Posted on Apr 3, 2019 in Industry News | Comments Off on GM, Ford and Toyota form group to help with AV rules
General Motors, Ford and Toyota said in a statement cited by Reuters they were joining forces with SAE International to establish autonomous vehicle “safety guiding principles to help inform standards development.” The group will also “work to safely advance testing, pre-competitive development and deployment,” they added. Reuters noted regulators in the US had...
NHTSA Opens GM and Nuro Autonomous Vehicle Petition to Public Comment
Posted on Mar 18, 2019 in Uncategorized | Comments Off on NHTSA Opens GM and Nuro Autonomous Vehicle Petition to Public Comment
On March 15, 2019, the US Department of Transportation’s (USDOT) National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) announced that automated vehicle petitions from Nuro and General Motors (GM) are advancing to the Federal Register for public review and comment. “The Department is actively seeking public comment on proposed exemptions to federal standards and how the public can be...
Five Takeaways from KPMG’s 2019 Autonomous Vehicle Readiness Index
Posted on Feb 14, 2019 in Industry News | Comments Off on Five Takeaways from KPMG’s 2019 Autonomous Vehicle Readiness Index
KPMG recently released its second annual Autonomous Vehicle Readiness Index. The purpose of the document is to assess countries’ preparedness for autonomous vehicles. KPMG ranked a total of 25 countries on four different categories as they pertained to AVs: (1) Policy and Legislation; (2) Technology and Innovation; (3) Infrastructure; and (4) Consumer Acceptance. Here are five...
Honda Looking for Business Partners Regarding Autonomous Work Vehicle
Posted on Dec 19, 2018 in Uncategorized | Comments Off on Honda Looking for Business Partners Regarding Autonomous Work Vehicle
Honda will be seeking potential business and technology partners for its prototype off-road vehicle, the Honda Autonomous Work Vehicle, at CES 2019. Combining Honda’s all-terrain vehicle (ATV) and emerging advanced autonomous technology, the Autonomous Work Vehicle was designed by Honda R&D Americas to enhance efficiency and safety for public, commercial and consumer enterprises....
