Apple Urges Regulators to Go Easy on Autonomous Vehicle Testing December 6, 2016 By David Shepardson Apple Inc. is wading in to the debate over regulation of self-driving cars, declaring it is excited about the potential...
U.S. Rule Requires Sound Alerts on Quiet Electric, Hybrid Cars December 5, 2016 By David Shepardson The U.S. government has finalized long-delayed rules that will require “quiet cars” like electric vehicles and hybrids to emit alert...
U.S. Regulators Say ‘Quiet’ Cars Need to Make Noise December 5, 2016 By David Shepardson The U.S. government has finalized long-delayed rules that will require “quiet cars” like electric vehicles and hybrids to emit alert...
How GM’s ‘Super Cruise’ Self-Driving Car Is Evolving December 2, 2016 By David Shepardson General Motors Co.’s semi-autonomous “Super Cruise” system will allow drivers to take their hands off the steering wheel for extended...
U.S. Rule Requires Sound Alerts on Quiet Electric, Hybrid Cars November 17, 2016 By David Shepardson The U.S. government on Monday finalized long-delayed rules that will require “quiet cars” like electric vehicles and hybrids to emit...
House Republicans Question Volkswagen Penalties for Diesel Pollution November 2, 2016 By David Shepardson Two senior U.S. House Republicans on Tuesday asked environmental regulators to answer questions about Volkswagen AG’s diesel emissions settlements, including...
U.S. Judge Approves $14.7 Billion Settlement for VW Diesel Car Owners October 26, 2016 By David Shepardson A U.S. judge on Tuesday approved one of the biggest corporate settlements on record, Volkswagen AG’s $14.7 billion deal arising...
California Rules for Self-Driving Cars Draw Objections from Google, Automakers October 20, 2016 By David Shepardson Alphabet Inc.’s Google unit and automakers objected on Wednesday to California proposals to set new, mandatory rules for testing self-driving...
Brakes Were Working in New Jersey Commuter Train Crash, Report Says October 14, 2016 By David Shepardson The National Transportation Safety Board said Thursday the brakes were working on a New Jersey Transit train that sped into...
Toyota Has Issues with California’s Plans for Self-Driving Safety Check List October 12, 2016 By David Shepardson A Toyota Motor Corp. official is raising concerns about California’s plans to require compliance with a planned U.S. autonomous vehicle...