(House Committee on Energy and Commerce/YouTube)[Stay on top of transportation news: Get TTNews in your inbox.]\nCurrently, AV manufacturers can deploy a maximum of 2,500 self-driving vehicles for testing, provided they have permission from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.\nIndustry advocates argued July 26 that accidents involving self-driving vehicles are exaggerated and that the machines are already far more reliable than human beings.\nGary Shapiro, head of the Consumer Technology Association, told the committee that self-driving vehicles “are never distracted, never tired, they don’t get drunk and they don’t fall asleep.”ImageShapiro cites some of the vulnerabilities human drivers have their autonomous vehicles do not.\nBut auto safety advocates have cast doubt on industry claims about the safety of autonomous vehicles and the numbers they use to back up those claims.
"}}}},{"node":{"postTitle":"Tesla under investigation by California attorney general over Autopilot safety, marketing","slug":"tesla-under-investigation-by-california-attorney-general-over-autopilot-safety-marketing","publishDate":"None","createdLocal":"2023-07-27 14:31:08.138985","feedName":"Autonomous Vehicle News","postSummary":{"childMarkdownRemark":{"html":"The California attorney general’s office is investigating Tesla, seeking information from customers and former employees about Autopilot safety issues and false advertising complaints, CNBC has learned.\nCNBC confirmed that the person who called from the California AG’s office works as an analyst there.\nThe person had previously voiced concerns about Autopilot and FSD safety issues at Tesla and publicly.\nTesla and the California attorney general’s office didn’t respond to requests for comment.\nThe California Department of Motor Vehicles has been investigating Tesla’s driver assistance systems for years, and has formally accused the company of deceptive practices in marketing its Autopilot and FSD technology.
"}}}},{"node":{"postTitle":"House Panel Restarts Debate On Autonomous Vehicle Bill","slug":"house-panel-restarts-debate-on-autonomous-vehicle-bill","publishDate":"None","createdLocal":"2023-07-27 14:31:07.457647","feedName":"Autonomous Vehicle News","postSummary":{"childMarkdownRemark":{"html":"PLEASE NOTE: A verification email will be sent to your address before you can access your trial.\nSelect at least one primary interest below to receive curated, daily newsletters designed by senior editors so you can quickly scan the latest news and analysis in your area of practice.\nLaw360 may contact you in your professional capacity with information about our other products, services and events that we believe may be of interest.\nYou’ll be able to update your communication preferences via the unsubscribe link provided within our communications.\nWe take your privacy seriously.
"}}}},{"node":{"postTitle":"Congress urged to revive long-stalled debate about regulating self-driving vehicles","slug":"congress-urged-to-revive-long-stalled-debate-about-regulating-self-driving-vehicles","publishDate":"None","createdLocal":"2023-07-27 14:31:06.040397","feedName":"Autonomous Vehicle News","postSummary":{"childMarkdownRemark":{"html":"Thank you for Reading!\nPlease log in, or sign up for anew account andSubscribe for as little as $4to continue reading.
"}}}},{"node":{"postTitle":"Congress urged to revive long-stalled debate about regulating self-driving vehicles","slug":"congress-urged-to-revive-long-stalled-debate-about-regulating-self-driving-vehicles","publishDate":"2023-07-26 00:00:00","createdLocal":"2023-07-27 14:31:04.980543","feedName":"Autonomous Vehicle News","postSummary":{"childMarkdownRemark":{"html":"WASHINGTON (AP) — Advocates for the self-driving vehicle industry are asking Congress to expand their ability to test and eventually sell autonomous cars and trucks.\nIn a hearing before the House Energy and Commerce Committee, they warned that years of regulatory inaction on so-called autonomous vehicles or AVs is hurting the American industry as other countries gain ground.\nBy ASHRAF KHALIL and TOM KRISHER Associated PressNews Channel 3-12 is committed to providing a forum for civil and constructive conversation.\nPlease keep your comments respectful and relevant.\nYou can review our Community Guidelines by clicking hereIf you would like to share a story idea, please submit it here.
"}}}},{"node":{"postTitle":"Congress urged to revive long-stalled debate about regulating self-driving vehicles","slug":"congress-urged-to-revive-long-stalled-debate-about-regulating-self-driving-vehicles","publishDate":"2023-07-26 22:53:11+00:00","createdLocal":"2023-07-27 14:31:04.378018","feedName":"Autonomous Vehicle News","postSummary":{"childMarkdownRemark":{"html":"Currently AV manufacturers can deploy a maximum of 2,500 self-driving vehicles for testing, provided they have permission from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.\nAV advocates have complained that the limits represent a bottleneck that is holding back the growth of the industry at a crucial time.\nIndustry advocates argued Wednesday that accidents involving self-driving vehicles are exaggerated and that the machines are already far more reliable than human beings.\nBut auto safety advocates have cast doubt on industry claims about the safety of autonomous vehicles and the numbers they use to back up those claims.\nRobotaxis from Cruise are eight times more likely to get into a crash than humans, she said, while autonomous vehicles from Waymo, a spinoff of Google, are four times more likely than humans to crash.
"}}}},{"node":{"postTitle":"Congress urged to revive long-stalled debate about regulating self-driving vehicles","slug":"congress-urged-to-revive-long-stalled-debate-about-regulating-self-driving-vehicles","publishDate":"None","createdLocal":"2023-07-27 14:31:01.602567","feedName":"Autonomous Vehicle News","postSummary":{"childMarkdownRemark":{"html":"Currently AV manufacturers can deploy a maximum of 2,500 self-driving vehicles for testing, provided they have permission from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.\nAV advocates have complained that the limits represent a bottleneck that is holding back the growth of the industry at a crucial time.\nIndustry advocates argued Wednesday that accidents involving self-driving vehicles are exaggerated and that the machines are already far more reliable than human beings.\nBut auto safety advocates have cast doubt on industry claims about the safety of autonomous vehicles and the numbers they use to back up those claims.\nRobotaxis from Cruise are eight times more likely to get into a crash than humans, she said, while autonomous vehicles from Waymo, a spinoff of Google, are four times more likely than humans to crash.
"}}}},{"node":{"postTitle":"Autonomous Shuttle Set to Serve Cumberland, Ga.","slug":"autonomous-shuttle-set-to-serve-cumberland-ga","publishDate":"2023-07-26 23:24:34.216000","createdLocal":"2023-07-27 14:31:00.199433","feedName":"Autonomous Vehicle News","postSummary":{"childMarkdownRemark":{"html":"(TNS) — A new self-driving electric shuttle is now available in the Cumberland area for Atlanta Braves fans, employees of nearby businesses, and others visiting the major destinations in the district.The Cumberland Community Improvement District officials on Tuesday unveiled the Cumberland Hopper, an autonomous vehicle they are piloting for the next eight months in partnership with Beep, an autonomous transport company.“Cumberland has transformed into a bustling community and entertainment destination,” said Kim Menefee, the CID’s executive director.\n“The need for alternative transportation modes is evident, and this project supports the CID’s vision to reimagine how people move and get around the district.”The self-driving shuttle is a first in Cobb County and is free for anyone who would like to use it during the pilot program.\nIt will operate along the pedestrian bridge over I-285 between the Cobb Galleria and The Battery during evening events like Braves games.\nIt will also operate on some some work days, circling through the Galleria business park for employees and visitors.The CID invested $400,000 in the Cumberland Hopper pilot program.The self-driving vehicle can carry up to eight people, and it uses sensors and GPS to navigate along a predetermined route.\nIt rides at about 10 to 15 miles per hour and has an attendant inside to ensure rider safety.
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