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...
Transportation Disrupted: Artificial Intelligence in the Driver’s Seat
Posted on May 5, 2017 in Perspective | Comments Off on Transportation Disrupted: Artificial Intelligence in the Driver’s Seat
On May 3, 2017, Eversheds Sutherland hosted a symposium on the future of automated vehicles. Topics included the legal and ethical risks, the insurance implications, and the data and IP issues arising from the shift to automated technology and the connected car. The conference opened with remarks by Vinn White, the former Assistant Secretary for Transportation Policy. Mr. White set...
Dealing with Uninsured Drivers
Posted on May 3, 2017 in Insurance Regulation | Comments Off on Dealing with Uninsured Drivers
The problem of uninsured motorists is one that has plagued states and insurers since the first financial responsibility laws were enacted. States have attempted to address this problem through legislation and enforcement, but those actions have had limited success. For example, one research study indicates that “no pay, no play” laws banning uninsured drivers from suing for...
Transportation Disrupted: Artificial Intelligence in the Driver’s Seat
Posted on May 2, 2017 in Uncategorized | Comments Off on Transportation Disrupted: Artificial Intelligence in the Driver’s Seat
We are pleased to be hosting a special artificial intelligence (AI) forum tomorrow, May 3, from 1:00 – 5:30 p.m. EST titled Transportation Disrupted: Artificial Intelligence in the Driver’s Seat. Attendees will hear from a variety of experienced practitioners on the subject of AI, including: Vinn White, former Assistant Secretary for Transportation Policy, U.S. Department of...
