In an ongoing saga surrounding Tesla’s Autopilot system, the electric vehicle manufacturer has reportedly made a request to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to redact information regarding the usage of driver-assistance software during vehicular crashes. This revelation, as reported by The New Yorker, adds yet another layer of complexity to an already contentious
The California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) has initiated an investigation into a series of concerning incidents involving autonomous vehicles operated by General Motors’ Cruise unit in San Francisco. These developments come on the heels of a recent accident involving one of Cruise’s robotaxis and an emergency vehicle in the city. The DMV’s move to
US lawmakers have failed to reach an agreement on self-driving car legislation, leading to concerns about China’s advancements in the field. Both Republicans and Democrats are eager for swift action to prevent China from surpassing the US in deploying autonomous vehicles. However, safety groups, lawyers, and labor unions have raised objections to the proposed legislation.
U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg recently expressed national security concerns regarding the presence of Chinese autonomous vehicle technology within the American market. In an interview with Reuters, he emphasized that similar to concerns raised about telecom companies or social media platforms like TikTok, transportation technologies must also be scrutinized. Secretary Buttigieg highlighted the need for
In recent news, Tesla CEO Elon Musk revealed that a “major OEM” has expressed interest in licensing Tesla’s software and hardware for vehicle autonomy. While the automaker’s name was not disclosed, Musk compared this interest to previous agreements made with other automakers who utilized Tesla’s Supercharger network. It’s important to note that Tesla’s Full Self-Driving
U.S. regulators are soon to decide on General Motors’ self-driving cars. GM’s Cruise unit has filed a petition seeking approval to deploy up to 2,500 self-driving vehicles annually without human controls. The decision is expected in the coming weeks. The central question at hand is whether computer-driven vehicles should adhere to safety standards designed for
Mercedes-Benz has secured a significant milestone in the field of automated driving technology, surpassing Tesla to gain approval from the California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV). The approval allows Mercedes-Benz to offer its automated driving system on designated highways in California, with certain conditions in place. While Tesla has a substantial presence in California, accounting
