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The Autonomous Report: Mercedes ‘solves’ the Trolley Problem and AVs may only work in limited areas

A Mercedes Benz exec recently revealed the company plans to prioritize occupant safety over that of pedestrians when it comes to autonomous vehicles.

By Jeff Sanford Toronto, Ontario — October 16, 2016 — Autonomous vehicles (AVs) continued to grab headlines in the tech and business press this week. Some of the highlights include Mercedes Benz indicating they’ll prioritize driver safety over pedestrians, the potential for aftermarket solutions, more controversy surrounding Tesla’s Autopilot function and MIT Technology Review predicts […]

Study: Motorists don’t understand limits of driverless technology

A survey conducted by the Traffic Injury Research Foundation and the Toyota Canada Foundation highlights a gap between public perception and the actual capabilities of automated driving systems.

Ottawa, Ontario — September 29, 2016 — Hold onto your hats, folks, and prepare to be shocked. It turns out the general public doesn’t actually understand the limits of automated vehicle technology. That’s according to Robyn Robertson, President and CEO of the Traffic Injury Research Foundation (TIRF). Robertson is also the lead researcher on a […]

NHTSA releases first US federal guidelines for self-driving cars

Google's self-driving car was the first to make headlines, but it's been followed by other entries into the field. The rapid proliferation of autonomous vehicle technology has prompted the US-based NHTSA to deliver guidelines on how the technology should be developed and regulated.

By Mike Davey Washington, DC — September 20, 2016 — Our neighbours to the south have rolled out official guidelines for the development of autonomous vehicles (AVs). Among other items, the guidelines propose more government involvement in the design of these systems, and calls on manufacturers to share more information on the details of these […]

Report: Autonomous vehicles could reduce premiums by 40 percent

A new report from Aon outlines the reductions in premiums expected to occur as a result of the introduction of autonomous vehicles.

Monte Carlo, Monaco — September 13, 2016 — Automotive premiums in the US could decrease by 20 percent by 2035, assuming autonomous vehicle (AV) technology is adopted at even a moderate pace. That’s according to a new report released by Aon Benfield. The annual Global Insurance Market Opportunities (GIMO) report examines key areas of potential […]

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