Uber’s loss of its license to operate in London is just the latest consequence of the company’s resistance to cooperating with local governments, says PVMI director John Paul MacDuffie.…Read More
Can Uber Overcome Its Regulatory Obstacles?
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Reshaping Vehicle and Mobility Ecosystems: Mapping the Terrain for Strategists, Regulators, and Academics
We will aim to move beyond the excitement of the buzz of the current moment and provide a framework on how to think about the complex web of interrelated changes.…Read More
Global Auto Industry Outlook Darkens Amid Widening Emissions Probes
Recent emissions scandals have taken their toll on the global auto industry. Amid more stringent regulations and oversight following Volkswagen’s cheating, Renault and Fiat Chrysler have recently faced allegations of violating clean-air regulations, which have sent their stock prices tumbling.…Read More
Can U.S. Highways Handle the New Mobility?
The advent of self-driving vehicles brings about many challenges, particularly with regulations and insurance companies. PVMI Director John Paul MacDuffie points out in the Philadelphia Inquirer that many of these challenges arise from the lack of unified tech standards across different automakers and between automakers and software companies.…Read More
How Does a Police Officer Pull Over a Driverless Car?
As autonomous vehicles take to the road, officials are increasingly dealing with questions of safety and regulation. In partnership with the World Economic Forum and the Boston Consulting Group, Boston officials plan to begin testing self-driving cars by the end of 2016.…Read More
The Takata Recall: What’s at Stake for Automakers, Regulators and Consumers
The 2014 recalls by Japanese supplier Takata have had massive repercussions for automakers, suppliers, regulators, and consumers alike. In particular, PVMI Director John Paul MacDuffie suggests that the episode marks an opportunity for policymakers to reevaluate the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s safety standards, regulations, and budget choices.…Read More