Skepticism Over Autonomous Vehicles
Posted on Nov 19, 2015 in Industry News | Comments Off on Skepticism Over Autonomous Vehicles
Participants on a recent panel regarding autonomous vehicle technology have taken a skeptical view of whether autonomous vehicles are ready for the road. The panelists, who are each involved in the development of autonomous vehicles, noted some of the challenges that must be overcome before the technology can be adopted. These challenges—which are relatively simple for human...
Hackers Set their Sights on Cars
Posted on Nov 11, 2015 in Technology Impacting Auto Insurance | Comments Off on Hackers Set their Sights on Cars
Criminals using wireless accessibility to hack into vehicles will soon become a genuine threat, although the potential for the problem is unknown. Automobile owners can become informed as to how their vehicles can be hacked and limit who has access to their cars in order to minimize the threat. To view the full article, visit Law360 (subscription required).
Switzerland to Showcase Autonomous Buses in 2016
Posted on Nov 7, 2015 in Technology Impacting Auto Insurance | Comments Off on Switzerland to Showcase Autonomous Buses in 2016
Swiss startup BestMile is developing a system in which vehicle operators can monitor and control public transportation fleets remotely. Autonomous buses carrying up to nine passengers will be introduced in the spring of 2016, at which time they will undergo two years of testing. To view the full article, visit Digital Trends.
Toyota to Invest Heavily in Technology Research Institute
Posted on Nov 6, 2015 in Technology Impacting Auto Insurance | Comments Off on Toyota to Invest Heavily in Technology Research Institute
Automaker Toyota Motor Corp. is trying to gain an edge over its Japanese competitors in the autonomous vehicle field by spending $1 billion to create a research institute devoted to artificial intelligence and robotics. The Toyota Research Institute will begin operating in January 2016, and will eventually boast locations near Stanford University and M.I.T. To view the full article,...
Tesla Declares it is on Target to Meet Production Goals
Posted on Nov 3, 2015 in Technology Impacting Auto Insurance | Comments Off on Tesla Declares it is on Target to Meet Production Goals
Electric carmaker Tesla says it is still positioned to produce more than 50,000 vehicles this year. Tesla also states it is continuing to refine its Autopilot feature, currently available in beta release, which allows cars to autonomously steer and change lanes on highways. To view the full article, visit the New York Times.
