New Guidelines for Autonomous Vehicles
Posted on Jan 15, 2016 in Industry News | Comments Off on New Guidelines for Autonomous Vehicles
The federal government has announced its intention to support the development of autonomous vehicle technology with new guidelines and nearly $4 billion in funding. At the North American International Auto Show, the Transportation Secretary stated that the administration expected to issue regulatory guidelines for autonomous vehicles within six months. The guidance would focus on the...
Regulation of Autonomous Vehicles Likely to Remain at State Level
Posted on Jan 14, 2016 in Industry News | Comments Off on Regulation of Autonomous Vehicles Likely to Remain at State Level
The United States Transportation Secretary, Anthony Foxx, has stated that there is no plan to implement national legislation governing autonomous vehicles. Mr. Foxx made the statement while speaking to the media at the CES technology trade show. He stated that federal regulation of safety and model legislation might be on the table in the future, but that at present, the focus of the...
California Takes First Step Toward Regulation of Autonomous Vehicles
Posted on Dec 18, 2015 in Industry News | Comments Off on California Takes First Step Toward Regulation of Autonomous Vehicles
California has developed preliminary regulations for autonomous vehicles, anticipating the day when they will be offered for sale. The proposed rules impose additional certification requirements on users; permit manufacturers to lease, rather than sell, the driverless cars; and make the user, rather than the car, responsible for obeying the traffic laws. This latter requirement means...
New Samsung Development Team To Focus on Autonomous Vehicle Components
Posted on Dec 10, 2015 in Industry News, Technology Impacting Auto Insurance | Comments Off on New Samsung Development Team To Focus on Autonomous Vehicle Components
Samsung has recently announced its intention to create a team, separate from its existing business units, to focus on development of next-generation automobile components. The components will be designed for use in autonomous or internet-connected vehicles. The announcement, Samsung’s first official acknowledgement of its interest in the auto industry, comes on the heels of...
Google’s Autonomous Vehicles: Slow Speeds, Adapting to Emergency Situations, and a Minor Accident
Posted on Dec 9, 2015 in Industry News, Technology Impacting Auto Insurance | Comments Off on Google’s Autonomous Vehicles: Slow Speeds, Adapting to Emergency Situations, and a Minor Accident
As the development of Google’s driverless car progresses, the company recently reported on topics such as its slow speed, it’s reaction to emergency signals, and accident updates. First, one of the vehicles was stopped by police last month for driving too slowly (24 mph in a 35 mph zone). Google explained that although the self-driving car can go faster, slower speeds both assist the...
