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Consumer Acceptance, Transparency, and Unique Privacy Considerations at the Forefront of FPF’s Discussion on Privacy and Vehicle Safety Systems

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Friday, April 12, 2024

On March 21, the Future of Privacy Forum (FPF) hosted a conversation on “Driving the Conversation on Privacy and Vehicle Safety Systems” to discuss the future of certain technologies in vehicles. The panel discussion was moderated by Adonne Washington, FPF Policy Counsel for Data, Mobility, and Location, and included Hilary Cain (Senior Vice President for [?]

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On March 21, the Future of Privacy Forum (FPF) hosted a conversation on “Driving the Conversation on Privacy and Vehicle Safety Systems” to discuss the future of certain technologies in vehicles. The panel discussion was moderated by Adonne Washington, FPF Policy Counsel for Data, Mobility, and Location, and included Hilary Cain (Senior Vice President for [?]

BizzyCar Unveils Inaugural Recall Report: Q1 2024 Highlights Surge in Vehicle Recalls with More than 9 Million Recalls Issued

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024

Tesla Inc. topped the list with over 2.4 million vehicles affected, primarily due to electrical system issues.

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  • Tesla Inc. topped the list with over 2.4 million vehicles affected, primarily due to electrical system issues.
  • The recall data reveals a volatile trend in the automotive industry, with a noticeable uptick in the number of vehicles affected by recalls.
  • In Q1 2024, the United States saw a sharp rise in vehicle recalls, according to analysis by BizzyCar using data from the NHTSA and USDOT.
  • This surge underscores the magnitude of the issue and emphasizes the potential safety risks for millions of American vehicle owners.

MADD's "Power of Parents Handbook" Helps Parents In the Fight Against Underage Drinking and Impaired Driving

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024

IRVING, Texas, April 8, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Power of Parents Handbook developed by Mothers Against Drunk Driving® (MADD) and Robert Turrisi, Ph.D., Professor of Biobehavioral Health and Prevention Research Center at Penn State, is helping to equip parents, guardians, and caring adults to have lifesaving conversations with the youth in their lives.

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  • "My collaborative effort with MADD on the Power of Parents is easily the most significant highlight of my career.
  • Being able to make a difference in the lives of so many families is such a great privilege and honor.
  • In addition, numerous studies show that kids say their parents are the leading influence on their decisions about drinking.
  • Parents can download free Power of Parents handbooks for parents of middle school and high school students at http://www.madd.org/powerofparents .

Corvette E-Ray with Carbon Revolution Wheels Wins The Drive’s Best Performance Car of 2023 Award

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Wednesday, March 20, 2024

The 2024 E-Ray marks the first time a General Motors hybrid electric product has used Carbon Revolution’s class-leading carbon fiber wheels.

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  • The 2024 E-Ray marks the first time a General Motors hybrid electric product has used Carbon Revolution’s class-leading carbon fiber wheels.
  • “The General Motors Corvette Z06 and ZR1 have been some of Carbon Revolution’s most successful high-volume programs.
  • We expect that given the recent performance awards for the E-Ray, this program will continue the trend of success,” said Jake Dingle, CEO of Carbon Revolution.
  • The E-Ray’s optional five-spoke carbon fiber wheels, made by Carbon Revolution, cut 41 pounds from the Corvette’s unsprung, rotational curb weight compared with the forged aluminum option.

United States Autonomous Vehicles Market Analysis, Size and Forecasts Report, 2023-2024-2030: Industry Trends, Share, Growth, Insight, Impact of Inflation, Company Analysis - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Monday, March 11, 2024

The "United States Autonomous Vehicles Market, Size, Forecast 2024-2030, Industry Trends, Share, Growth, Insight, Impact of Inflation, Company Analysis" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

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  • The "United States Autonomous Vehicles Market, Size, Forecast 2024-2030, Industry Trends, Share, Growth, Insight, Impact of Inflation, Company Analysis" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • Lidar technology is poised to take centre stage in the United States autonomous vehicle market.
  • Passenger automobiles take the lead with a significant market share in the vast expanse of the US autonomous vehicle industry.
  • While electric and alternative powertrains are gaining momentum, ICE automobiles remain a key participant in the evolving landscape of autonomous transportation in the United States.

Bull Attorneys® Announces Release of Truck Accident Lawyers Group Advertising Platform for Commercial Motor Vehicle Accident Litigation Practice

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Tuesday, March 26, 2024

WICHITA, Kan., March 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Bull Attorneys® and Bradley A. Pistotnik are pleased to announce the release of an adjunct website related to their Commercial Motor Vehicle (CMV) litigation practice.

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  • WICHITA, Kan., March 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Bull Attorneys® and Bradley A. Pistotnik are pleased to announce the release of an adjunct website related to their Commercial Motor Vehicle (CMV) litigation practice.
  • Bradley A. Pistotnik, CEO of Bull Attorneys® created and authored the newly released site for Truck Accident Lawyers Group™ (TALG) which will be at Truckaccidentlawyersgroup.com .
  • It teaches the basic facts about the regulatory scheme of the federal government related to large truck crashes.
  • The lawyers from TALG have law licenses in different states, including Kansas, Nebraska, Oklahoma, Missouri, Colorado, Texas, Arkansas, Arizona, Illinois, Utah, and Florida.

New Report Explores Privacy Implications of Driver Safety Systems

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024

Report Offers Recommendations for Organizations Developing, Implementing, and Regulating Technologies Today, the Future of Privacy Forum (FPF) is releasing a new report explaining how safeguarding driver privacy and data protection will be critical to ensuring widespread acceptance of new safety technology in vehicles. This report comes as the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is [?]

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Report Offers Recommendations for Organizations Developing, Implementing, and Regulating Technologies Today, the Future of Privacy Forum (FPF) is releasing a new report explaining how safeguarding driver privacy and data protection will be critical to ensuring widespread acceptance of new safety technology in vehicles. This report comes as the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is [?]

AI Stocks - Another Application to Watch; Transforming the Future of Transportation Safety

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Monday, March 4, 2024

The Artificial Intelligence (AI) revolution is impacting all sectors, and transportation has not been left out.

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  • The Artificial Intelligence (AI) revolution is impacting all sectors, and transportation has not been left out.
  • "AI is revolutionizing the transportation industry in many ways, and its impact on safety is significant.
  • This signifies a significant step forward in Rail Vision's commitment to advancing rail safety and efficiency through cutting-edge technologies.
  • Metropolis members can gain early access to NVIDIA platform updates to enhance their AI application development efforts.

Tesla Full Self-Driving Fails Real-World Driving Test with Professional Driving Instructor

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Thursday, March 7, 2024

The driving test took place in accordance with a standard California DMV driving test.

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  • The driving test took place in accordance with a standard California DMV driving test.
  • According to the professional driving instructor’s score card, Tesla Full Self-Driving failed the driving test on the following points:
    During the test, the driving instructor commented that if he had to teach in a Full Self-Driving Tesla that “he would retire”, and can be heard on multiple occasions exclaiming his discomfort at Full Self-Driving’s dangerous maneuvers.
  • Upon completion of the driving test, the driving instructor commented: “It failed the test, miserably!”.
  • It fails the driving test every 16-year-old has to pass to be allowed on the road.”
    “I have a small suggestion: ban Tesla’s Full Self-Driving software from public roads until it can consistently pass a standard driving test.”

Oxa Deploys its Commercial Self-driving Software for the First Time as AV Shuttles Launch for Passengers in Florida, US

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Tuesday, February 27, 2024

The code has hit the road for Oxa, a global provider of self-driving vehicle software, as the company launches its first commercial Oxa Driver product in passenger shuttles in Jacksonville, Florida.

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  • The code has hit the road for Oxa, a global provider of self-driving vehicle software, as the company launches its first commercial Oxa Driver product in passenger shuttles in Jacksonville, Florida.
  • (Photo: Business Wire)
    The shuttles are part of an autonomous vehicle (AV) program licensed by the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).
  • The first rollout will be followed by 7 more featuring Oxa software planned in cities across the US and UK in 2024.
  • Oxa calculates the two most viable arenas - Passenger Shuttles and Industrial Logistics - will form an addressable software market worth multi-billions of dollars a year.