Georgia Passes Legislation Allowing Autonomous Vehicles on the Road
Posted on Apr 4, 2017 in Industry News | Comments Off on Georgia Passes Legislation Allowing Autonomous Vehicles on the Road
In its recently-concluded legislative session, the Georgia General Assembly passed a bill that would allow autonomous vehicles on the road. The law exempts driverless vehicles from the requirement to be operated by a licensed driver as long as the vehicle is fully autonomous and the automated driving system is engaged; indeed, under the new law, such vehicles may be operated on the...
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...
Colorado Senate Passes Autonomous Vehicle Bill
Posted on Mar 24, 2017 in Technology Impacting Auto Insurance | Comments Off on Colorado Senate Passes Autonomous Vehicle Bill
The Colorado Senate has passed a bill establishing a general framework for autonomous vehicle regulation. The draft legislation, Senate Bill 213, requires driverless vehicles to be “capable of complying with every state and federal law” applicable to the vehicle. Non-compliant vehicles must coordinate testing with the Colorado Department of Transportation and State...
Test Driving Mobileye’s Autonomous Vehicle
Posted on Mar 13, 2017 in Industry News | Comments Off on Test Driving Mobileye’s Autonomous Vehicle
Mobileye, an Israeli tech company, is one of the leading companies in developing autonomous vehicles and was recently purchased by Intel for $15 billion. It provides Advanced Assistance Systems for two dozen international automobile manufacturers, and has its own prototype. This prototype, which is not fully self-driving, has eight cameras and an interior filled with laptop, satellite...
Tesla Considering All-Inclusive Packages
Posted on Mar 2, 2017 in Industry News, Insurance Developments and Trends, Technology Impacting Auto Insurance | Comments Off on Tesla Considering All-Inclusive Packages
Tesla is now contemplating an all-inclusive package, wherein the price of the car would include insurance and maintenance during the duration of ownership. In fact, Tesla’s Asian customers are offered a package that already covers certain car ownership expenses. Those packages include a customized insurance product that covers Autopilot and maintenance costs. The deals do not exclude...
