Autonomous vehicles

The global automotive sector is navigating a complex and dynamic policy landscape, with new regulations influencing supply chains, production models, and market strategies. These policy changes have a profound impact on the sector, and understanding them is crucial for automakers, suppliers, and consumers alike. Trade Policies: Tariffs Reshape Supply Chains and Pricing Trade tensions and […]

What Are Autonomous Vehicles, Anyway? Autonomous vehicles, or AVs, are vehicles designed to operate without human input in certain situations. These vehicles are programmed to follow traffic laws and react to their environment, reducing the risk of accidents and injuries. However, the question of liability in the event of an accident remains a complex issue. […]

The world of self-driving cars is growing exponentially, with the global market projected to reach USD 3.9 trillion by 2034. The primary driver of this growth is the potential of autonomous vehicles to drastically reduce road accidents, which claim over 1.3 million lives worldwide each year. Key Benefits of Self-Driving Cars The integration of advanced […]

The electric vehicle charging startup, WiTricity, has made significant changes in its operations, including relocating its headquarters from Massachusetts to Georgia. The company’s new CEO, Joe Benz, has cited cost savings as a primary reason for the move, but also highlighted the state’s business-friendly environment and access to a skilled workforce. ### Key Challenges and […]

The Unreliability of Autonomous Vehicles Autonomous vehicles have long been touted as the future of transportation, promising to revolutionize the way we move around. However, the recent incident involving Xiaomi’s SU7 electric vehicle (EV) has brought to light the harsh reality of autonomous vehicle failures. In reality, no autonomous vehicle has full autonomy; an alert […]

The Partnership and Integration May Mobility and Lyft have announced a partnership that will integrate self-driving vehicles into Lyft’s app. This marks the first time that May Mobility’s technology will be used in a ride-hailing service. The integration will allow users to request rides as they normally would, but with the option to choose from […]

The Call for a National Performance-Based Framework The Alliance For Automotive Innovation, a group representing nearly all major automakers, has called on Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy to quickly implement a national performance-based framework. The Growing Concerns Over Self-Driving Commercial Motor Vehicles The U.S. Transportation Department has been under pressure from various groups to reconsider its […]

The challenge was designed to test the capabilities of autonomous vehicles in a real-world setting. The IAC is a competition that brings together teams from around the world to develop and demonstrate autonomous driving technology. The Indy Autonomous Challenge: A Platform for Autonomous Vehicle Innovation The Indy Autonomous Challenge (IAC) is a premier event that […]