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NHTSA Withdraws Proposed Rule on Vehicle-To-Vehicle Communications

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On November 20, 2023, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (“NHTSA”) announced that it was withdrawing a previous proposal to create a new Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (“FMVSS”) requiring...more

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Accident Reconstruction, Electronic Data & Emerging Technology: Advanced Auto Features Expand Possibilities - Second Edition

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In the early 2000s, many accident reconstructionists believed that the emergence of event data recorders (EDRs) meant that EDRs would replace many of the traditional accident investigation techniques. These EDRs were commonly...more

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Foley Automotive Update - June 2023 - 2

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Analysis by Julie Dautermann, Competitive Intelligence Analyst - This update helps automotive suppliers inform their legal and operational decisions to help address challenges and opportunities. ...more

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DOT's Consideration of Auto Emergency Braking Requirement for New Trucks

On June 11, 2021, the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) announced that new federal laws requiring automatic emergency braking systems in both large commercial trucks and buses are intended to be passed. Specifically,...more

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US May Require That New Vehicles Prevent People From Driving Impaired

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Move over sobriety checkpoints. Soon your vehicle may actually include technology that keeps people from driving impaired. The U.S. Congress is working on a $78 billion surface transportation bill as part of the larger...more

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California Starts Paving the Way with Issuance of First AV Deployment Permit

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An earlier Holland & Knight Transportation Blog discussed the progress of new autonomous vehicle (AV) regulations in California and the expected support of the Biden Administration. (See "New California Regulations Pave Way...more

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The New ‘Smart’ Car: An Introduction To Connected Car Payments

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The what: What are connected car payments? Connected car payments are a subset of connected car technology. Connected cars are vehicles with technology integrated into the user’s daily life that allow the vehicle to...more

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Israeli Justice Ministry Lays Out Key Questions On Regulation Of Autonomous Vehicles

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Israel's Ministry of Justice has issued a call for public comments regarding the regulation of autonomous vehicles, with a focus on the tort and insurance aspects. Key Points- Background- •The mobility market is...more

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Nuro’s Acquisition of California’s Deployment Permit Signals a New Era

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For autonomous vehicle (AV) and related technology companies, 2020 might be remembered primarily as the year of the Special Purpose Acquisition Company (SPAC) given the number of companies, including Luminar Technologies,...more

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The EC white paper shows that AI regulation is at a crossroads: where is the UK now and where is it going?

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The new President of the European Commission (EC) Ursula von der Leyen promised to put forward legislation “for a coordinated European approach on the human and ethical implications of artificial intelligence” within 100 days...more

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Driving the Future of Automotive Technology

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Powering the future is now! Electric vehicles (EVs) and self-driving cars (AVs) are two of the most innovative technologies in the history of the automotive industry....more

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Congress Taking Another Look at Regulating Automated Driving Systems

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In the last half of 2017, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the “Safely Ensuring Lives Future Deployment and Research In Vehicle Evolution Act” (“SELF DRIVE Act”), H.R. 3388, which sought to improve NHTSA’s “ability to...more

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Who Benefits from Self-Driving Cars?

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Everyone will benefit from self-driving cars, but to varying degrees. Society, from a safety standpoint, benefits from eliminating some or all of the 34,247 motor vehicle fatalities per year. The elderly and disabled can...more

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Do the Railways need a Moonshot?

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I believe this nation should commit itself to the goal - It cannot have escaped your attention that it was the 50th anniversary of the first moon landing last month.  That historic achievement was the ultimate validation...more

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3D Printing Quarterly Report - Q2 2019

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Daimler NextGenAM project develops inexpensive 3D printing process for metal hardware - Daimler’s NextGenAM project to develop an automated metallic 3D printing process has concluded. Launched in May 2017, the results of...more

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Hedging Against An Uncertain Timeline for AV Market Adoption

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While the automotive industry as a whole may be experiencing stagnant or declining growth, a new wave of collaboration has washed over the automotive industry in the first half of 2019. Companies are opting towards working...more

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The Challenges of Patenting Autonomous Vehicle AI and Software

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There are countless innovations being made for autonomous vehicle components, including for advanced sensors, radar and LiDAR, geolocation, and telecommunications. The automotive industry filed 25k+ patents in 2018 to protect...more

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Automotive Tech In 2018: Legal Trends And Developments

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The legal landscape for the automotive sector continued its evolution in 2018 with the development of new technology becoming a focal point for litigation, patenting and regulation. As we did at the close of 2017, we look...more

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Solving the Problem of Moral Autonomy in Autonomous Vehicle Software

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Until now, humans have not only been responsible for operating automobiles but also acting as their moral decision-makers. The invention of “fully autonomous” vehicles raises the question of how vehicles are—or whether they...more

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[Event] Mexico at the Crossroads: The Automotive Industry — Present and Future - November 8th, Mexico City , Mexico

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Join us on Thursday, November 8, 2018 to discuss the current state of the automotive industry and the impact of technology, regulations, and trade on the future of this critical segment of Mexico's economy....more

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Insuring Automated Vehicles – A Critique of Travelers’ Institute White Paper

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Introduction - Autonomous vehicles (“AVs”) are constantly in the news. A range of technology companies, such as Google and Uber, as well as automotive manufacturers, are leading the development of vehicles with autonomous...more

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AV Accidents: Consumers Want Clarity on Liability

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The rapid evolution of automated driving systems (ADS) is bringing radical change to government regulations, industry practices, the potential obsolescence of human drivers and will also change the legal landscape for...more

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Mobility, New Technology, Compliance Take Center Stage at Foley’s 2018 Auto Show Program

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Exponential technological growth and transformative change are creating unique opportunities and challenges for the automotive industry. That was a key theme of Foley’s 2018 Auto Show Program, hosted by Foley partners Mark...more

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Autonomous Cars...When?

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Self-driving, autonomous or semi-autonomous vehicles seem everywhere, yet nowhere. Here at the Dashboard, we seem to never stop writing about them or the issues associated with them. For example, here, here, here, and here –...more

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Automakers Try to Compete With Tech Companies

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Why do we need Android Auto or Apple Carplay? Why are our vehicles’ infotainment systems not just built with Android and/or iOS software? These questions ran through my mind as I was reading a recent story from Quartz.com...more

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