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Senators Want to Sneak Safety Exemptions for Self-Driving Cars Into Law
By Angie Schmitt |
A group of senators led by South Dakota Republican John Thune wants to let companies rush self-driving cars to market before any federal safety standards related to autonomous systems have been drafted.
Bill to Legalize Autonomous Vehicles Moves Forward in Illinois Legislature
By John Greenfield |
State rep Michael J. Zalewski says the law is needed to fill a "legislative vacuum." The bill as written would prevent municipalities from banning the technology.
Video of the Fatal Uber Self-Driving Car Crash Upends the Victim-Blaming Narrative
By Angie Schmitt |
The backup driver was distracted. Sensors that are supposed to detect pedestrians failed.
A report from abroad: Barcelona transforms transportation—What it means for Chicago
By Sebastian Huydts |
For personal reasons, I call two towns home. During the fall and spring college semesters I live and work in Chicago, while I spend most of my summer in Barcelona, Catalunya (Spain). I have been making this commute since 2001 but have lived in Chicago since 1992. Being a Dutch native, bikes and trains were […]
Congress Can’t Let Self-Driving Car Makers Treat People as Guinea Pigs, Say Public Safety Watchdogs
By Angie Schmitt |
A bill in Congress to allow large numbers of self-driving cars on American streets needs substantial revisions to protect people inside and outside of autonomous vehicles.
STUDY: AV Taxis Would Speed Up Climate Change
By Kea Wilson |
Autonomous vehicles may make our skies dirtier, even if they’re shared and electric, a new study finds.