Auto Companies Should Take Note of Recent DTSA Case Law
Posted on Dec 8, 2016 in Industry News, Perspective | Comments Off on Auto Companies Should Take Note of Recent DTSA Case Law
Recent case law under the newly enacted Defend Trade Secrets Act (DTSA) of 2016 emphasizes the importance of the act to automotive companies interested in protecting their trade secrets. Although case law is developing, the few recent decisions under the DTSA highlight the broad reach of the law and a willingness of courts to provide quick relief. In their article for Law360,...
Autonomous Vehicles Tested on UK Streets
Posted on Oct 11, 2016 in Industry News, Technology Impacting Auto Insurance | Comments Off on Autonomous Vehicles Tested on UK Streets
For the first time, autonomous vehicles were tested on streets in the UK as of Tuesday, October 11. More specifically, the electric car was tested at 5 mph around the town of Milton Keynes. The test are part of broader efforts to get autonomous vehicles on the road by 2020. The British government has been encouraging of this new technology, hoping to build a global industry. In advance...
California Issues Permits for Driverless Vehicle Testing to Valeo and Wheego
Posted on Oct 11, 2016 in Industry News, Technology Impacting Auto Insurance | Comments Off on California Issues Permits for Driverless Vehicle Testing to Valeo and Wheego
The California Department of Motor Vehicles recently issued driverless vehicle testing permits to Valeo North America and Wheego Electric Cars Inc. Among those in the industry, the issuance of testing permits is a sign as to which companies are making the most progress. The permits for Valeo and Wheego allow programs for one vehicle operated by up to four people. Valeo is an auto parts...
NHTSA Releases Driverless Car Guidelines
Posted on Sep 20, 2016 in Industry News, Insurance Regulation, Technology Impacting Auto Insurance | Comments Off on NHTSA Releases Driverless Car Guidelines
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has released its highly anticipated guidelines on the regulation of autonomous vehicles. The Federal Automated Vehicles Policy signals NHTSA’s continued support of driverless technology development by promising manufacturers expedited responses to requests for legal interpretations and exemptions. The Policy also confirms...
Congressional Republicans Urge Auto Safety Regulators To Step Up Cybersecurity Efforts
Posted on Sep 14, 2016 in Industry News, Technology Impacting Auto Insurance | Comments Off on Congressional Republicans Urge Auto Safety Regulators To Step Up Cybersecurity Efforts
In a recent letter to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, four Republican members of Congress outlined their concerns regarding vehicle hacking, in which a hacker could take control of a vehicle’s steering or brakes. The letter was responding in part to research published in Wired magazine, where the researchers were able to hack into the car’s on-board...
