Another step towards Australia’s autonomous vehicle future

26 June, 2020
Like all self-respecting waves of disruption, autonomous vehicles (AVs) are challenging the status quo. Their adoption calls for a need to balance touted benefits against possible risks, and shines a light on obstacles under existing laws that govern the interactions between humans and vehicles. Among other benefits, AVs could significantly improve road safety by avoiding … Read more

US Transportation Agency Launches Automated Vehicle Testing Initiative (AV TEST Initiative)

23 June, 2020
The US Department of Transportation, via the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), has launched the Automated Vehicle Transparency and Engagement for Safe Testing Initiative (the AV TEST Initiative), a program aimed at promoting safety and transparency in the development and testing of vehicles equipped with automated driving systems (ADS). The Initiative follows NHTSA’s prior … Read more

Latest U.S. Guidelines Keep Autonomous Vehicle Standards Voluntary

22 January, 2020
Earlier this month, U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao announced at the CES gadget show in Las Vegas new autonomous vehicle (“AV”) guidelines which rely on voluntary standards, to the disappointment of auto safety advocates who have called for specific regulations. Read more