Autonomous Vehicles Bill in 2019? Senator Sees an Opening
Posted on Feb 21, 2019 in Uncategorized | Comments Off on Autonomous Vehicles Bill in 2019? Senator Sees an Opening
Senate Majority Whip John Thune (R-S.D.) indicated that his fellow senators have expressed interest in resuming considerations on legislation that would designate the necessary provisions for infrastructure, as well as safety associated with autonomous vehicles. Thune stated that he is hopeful the legislation could be introduced in the near future, noting the opportunity for...
Five Autonomous Car Trends Everyone Should Know About In 2019
Posted on Feb 19, 2019 in Uncategorized | Comments Off on Five Autonomous Car Trends Everyone Should Know About In 2019
Every major automobile manufacturer is heavily investing in self-driving technology, and 2018 saw many pilot schemes taken onto highways and city roads. By the end of 2019, we may not all be chauffeured around town by robots as we sit in the back and catch up with our Facebook friends, but we will certainly be significantly closer than we are today. Forbes published five major...
“AI Farms” Are at the Forefront of China’s Global Ambitions
Posted on Feb 6, 2019 in Uncategorized | Comments Off on “AI Farms” Are at the Forefront of China’s Global Ambitions
Yin You doesn’t look like a key strategic asset. He weighs a little over 100 pounds, has auburn dyed hair, and wears a hoodie emblazoned with catchy phrases. But in China’s rise to superpower status, the 20-year-old student is a foot soldier playing a vital role. This Time article details how China is turning to technology to arrest an economic slide. Read the full...
Russia Begins Testing Autonomous Vehicles
Posted on Jan 24, 2019 in Uncategorized | Comments Off on Russia Begins Testing Autonomous Vehicles
On November 26, 2018, the government of the Russian Federation issued a regulation that permits the testing of driverless cars on regular roads to begin. The new Regulation is the first piece of national legislation that regulates the use of autonomous vehicles. The government will conduct the experimental testing through March 1, 2022, on the roads of two constituent components of the...
States Fight for Their Right to Follow California Car Rules
Posted on Jan 14, 2019 in Uncategorized | Comments Off on States Fight for Their Right to Follow California Car Rules
States’ efforts to protect their authority to adopt California’s vehicle greenhouse gas limits could be futile if the Trump administration succeeds with its proposal to strip that power from them. The Environmental Protection Agency, which regulates vehicle emissions, and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, with jurisdiction over fuel efficiency, want to eliminate state...
Amazon Will Get Into More US Cars With a New Alexa Partnership
Posted on Jan 8, 2019 in Uncategorized | Comments Off on Amazon Will Get Into More US Cars With a New Alexa Partnership
Your Alexa at home and your navigation in your car both tell you how to find things, but in different ways. Now they’ve been integrated by a major automotive vendor offering car companies a suite of “contextual” assistance features to help sell its models. That means Alexa will answer your questions and find your desired products with an emphasis on help related to your current...
