Tesla’s “Fundamental Flaw” and California’s 2022 Autonomous Vehicle Mileage & Disengagement Report
The past week has brought two important pieces of news in an otherwise quiet world of Autonomous Vehicles. First, California released the 2022 disengagement reports and Tesla was forced by…
Could This Be the End of the Road for the Automobile?
R. Scott King, BSME, Sr. Automotive / Mechanical Engineer :::: The Paris Air Show is the preeminent venue for the introduction of new aeronautical technologies. Notable for its display of…
California to Allow Testing of True “Driverless Cars” on Public Streets by Summer 2018
Robert T. Lynch, PE, Sr. Collision Reconstruction Engineer :::: Currently, regulation of autonomous vehicle (AV) testing and operation on public roadways in California, and most other states, requires a “safety…
Update: Autonomous Vehicle Legislation
Justin P. Schorr, Ph.D., Collision Reconstruction / Transportation Engineer :::: Recently the United States House of Representatives passed H. R. 3388: "Safely Ensuring Lives Future Deployment and Research In Vehicle…
Recall Update – Autonomous Technology
R. Scott King, BSME, Automotive / Mechanical Engineer :::: Completely autonomous (self-driving) vehicle technology may not be ready for today’s automotive market place owing to the numerous complexities of vehicle…
Industry Update: A Guide to Challenges Facing Self-Driving Car Technologists
In the minds of many in Silicon Valley and in the auto industry, it is inevitable that cars will eventually drive themselves. It is simply a matter of how long…
Video: First Shipment by Self-Driving Truck
The world's first shipment by self-driving truck, a 120-mile journey with no driver in front seat.
Industry Update: Must-Have Automotive Technology for 2017
As you've probably already realized, automotive technology has continued to get more and more advanced in recent years. This year, shoppers interested in buying a new car should expect a…
Autonomous Vehicles Now Have a New Set of Rules
Robert T. Lynch, PE, Sr. Collision Reconstruction Engineer :::: Last Week, the US Department of Transportation released a policy paper outlining new rules for autonomous vehicles (AVs), otherwise known as…
