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Lawmakers, ASA Urge Stronger Federal Regulations for AVs, ADAS

A recent hearing before a U.S. House committee highlighted frustration with the NHTSA's pace in developing a regulatory framework to oversee autonomous technologies.

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MIT AVT Consortium Urges Shift to Data-Driven Vehicle Safety

The AVT Consortium is a global research partnership gathering data to understand how drivers interact with vehicle technology.

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NHTSA Streamlines Exemption Process for Automated Vehicle Development

Manufacturers will now be able to sell up to 2,500 automated vehicles per year that may not fully comply with existing Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards.

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Goldman Sachs: Auto Insurance Costs Could Fall 50% as AVs Rise

Analysts from Goldman Sachs estimate auto insurance insurance costs could fall by more than half by 2040, but still expect modest real growth in premiums over the next 10 to 15 years.

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Waymo Says Its Autonomous Driving System Cuts Pedestrian Injury Crashes by 92%

Waymo's research shows substantial reductions in crash rates involving pedestrians, cyclists and motorcyclists when compared to human-driven vehicles.

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Teamsters Demand Human Operators for Heavy AVs in Nevada

A bill currently being considered by the Nevada State Senate aims to address safety and employment concerns posed by the advancement of autonomous tech in the trucking industry.

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Drivers Still Wary of Self-Driving Cars, Supportive of ADAS Features

A new study by AAA shows drivers would rather see automakers improving ADAS than developing self-driving vehicles.

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Automechanika Features Global Vehicle Tech Innovations Headed for U.S. Market

New ADAS calibration equipment, a vehicle damage scanner and a robot that can paint a car were among the advancements exhibited.

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GM Lays Off Half of Remaining Cruise Workforce Amid Shift in Strategy

The layoffs come two months after GM announced it will focus on developing Cruise's autonomous tech for personal cars, rather than robotaxis.

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Waymo to Expand Self-Driving Testing to Several Cities in 2025

Autonomous ride-hailing services will be tested in San Diego, Las Vegas and other cities that will be announced later.

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