Lessons from past innovations; sizing and timing autonomous vehicles’ impact on workers; next steps.…Read More
Lessons from past innovations; sizing and timing autonomous vehicles’ impact on workers; next steps.…Read More
The U.S. experienced a jump in traffic fatalities in the years 2014-2016, reversing a downward trend that began after the end of World War II. Distracted driving is a public health crisis, but fully autonomous vehicles are still many decades in the future, says PVMI director John Paul MacDuffie.…Read More
Efforts to roll back U.S. fuel efficiency standards could erode the auto industry’s last decade of progress, warns PVMI member Susan Helper. In an opinion piece for the Brookings Institute, Helper and coauthors Jason Miller and Mark Muro write that a single, progressively more stringent national standard has been instrumental…Read More
Uber has received a temporary license to operate in London, giving the company a chance to demonstrate that it has indeed changed its controversial ways. The city’s transportation regulator denied Uber a five-year license in 2017.…Read More
Overcrowded downtowns could see an increase in traffic thanks to autonomous vehicle (AV) technology, according to a new report released by the World Economic Forum and the Boston Consulting Group with the city of Boston. Using surveys and traffic simulations, the study found that AVs would draw travelers away from mass transit options and encourage automobile use for short trips in city centers.…Read More
In March, news broke that a self-driving car belonging to Uber accidentally struck and killed a pedestrian in Arizona. It was the first non-passenger death caused by an autonomous vehicle (AV) in the United States. …Read More
Can Tesla make the transition from niche product to mass-market manufacturer? It’s the pressing question on the minds of investors and analysts, yet CEO Elon Musk did little to quell their concerns on a call in early May.…Read More
As consumer interest in compact vehicles wanes, GM has announced its intention to scale back production at its Lordstown, Ohio plant. This move is likely to send negative ripple effects throughout the region, affecting both employees and suppliers, notes PVMI member Susan Helper.…Read More
Some parts of the country might be as little as five years away from autonomous trucks hauling freight across the highways, according to a new report authored by PVMI affiliate Steve Viscelli. …Read More
Two recent fatal accidents involving autonomous vehicles have raised concerns about the future of driverless technology. In an interview with Knowledge@Wharton, PVMI Director John Paul MacDuffie discusses the importance of being compassionate and responsible on the frontier of autonomous vehicle development.…Read More