Generative AI is already an integral part of the automotive industry, playing a significant role in enhancing Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) and making it possible for drivers to interact with their vehicles....more
On April 24, 2023, three Federal Communications Commission (FCC or Commission) bureaus — the Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau, the Office of Engineering and Technology, and the Wireless Telecommunications Bureau —...more
This report helps automotive suppliers inform their legal and operational decisions to help address challenges and opportunities. Key Developments - IHS Markit estimates that the semiconductor shortage will lead to...more
This report helps automotive suppliers inform their legal and operational decisions to help address challenges and opportunities. Key Developments - New vehicle prices increased 6.4% in the last 12 months, representing...more
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) investigates, reports on and determines the probable causes of transportation accidents in all modes of transportation, from planes, trains and automobiles, to pipelines, ships...more
Yesterday, the NTSB released a press release regarding its investigation into the fatal March 23, 2018 fiery crash of a Tesla Model X in Mountain View, California. ...more
• In October, the House Energy and Commerce Committee and the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee unveiled a partial discussion draft of autonomous vehicle (AV) legislation. The draft text addresses safety...more
This Week: Senate Commerce Committee holds hearing on autonomous vehicles, Senate Democrats release principles for federal privacy legislation, FCC Chairman Pai tackles tough spectrum issues in closing weeks of 2019, White...more
At this phase in the development of vehicle automation technologies, and underscored by the persistence of driver error, automakers, suppliers and retailers continue to face significant litigation risk. While many expect...more
Autonomous vehicle testing and development continues to accelerate. Problems and setbacks, however, have delayed technology advancement and assessment, and influenced public perception of this new transportation mechanism....more
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) recently issued its preliminary report concerning the March 18, 2018 incident in Tempe, Arizona in which a pedestrian was struck and killed by a Volvo XC90 sport utility vehicle...more
The Senate convenes today at 3 p.m. The House returns Tuesday at noon. House - Farm Bill. The 2018 farm bill (H.R. 2) may land on the House floor for debate as early as Wednesday, May 16. ...more
A self-driving car operated by Uber Technologies Inc. (Uber) struck and killed a pedestrian in Tempe, Arizona last month. The incident has led policymakers to revisit concerns over autonomous vehicle (AV) regulations where...more
In a nation with over 250 million vehicles, accidents occur daily, and many of those result in injuries and fatalities. Rarely do they receive national attention. Yet, an incident involving a vehicle in early May has...more
Industry professionals should remain aware of trends in policy and technology that may lead to changes in our nation’s laws to combat drunk driving. On January 13, 2016, National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) Chairman...more