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...
Five Takeaways from KPMG’s 2019 Autonomous Vehicle Readiness Index
Posted on Feb 14, 2019 in Industry News | Comments Off on Five Takeaways from KPMG’s 2019 Autonomous Vehicle Readiness Index
KPMG recently released its second annual Autonomous Vehicle Readiness Index. The purpose of the document is to assess countries’ preparedness for autonomous vehicles. KPMG ranked a total of 25 countries on four different categories as they pertained to AVs: (1) Policy and Legislation; (2) Technology and Innovation; (3) Infrastructure; and (4) Consumer Acceptance. Here are five...
Insurtech Grabs $5 Million in Funding For Autonomous Vehicle Coverage
Posted on Jan 31, 2019 in Technology Impacting Auto Insurance | Comments Off on Insurtech Grabs $5 Million in Funding For Autonomous Vehicle Coverage
A startup focused on rewarding drivers and fleet owners that use autonomous vehicles and semi-autonomous car safety features has raised $5 million in seed funding. California-based Avinew’s technology uses artificial intelligence and telematics to gather driving data that can tell when a vehicle is in autopilot mode or is using advanced safety features. That data can then be used by...
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...
