Automated Driving Systems

FMCSA to recruit truck drivers for autonomous vehicle study

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The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is calling on 100 truck drivers to participate in an experiment using a simulator to evaluate distractions that occur while driving trucks equipped with lower-level autonomous technology.

The research, which will also include a non-simulator training study session, will assess driver readiness when assuming control of a truck with Level 2 (L2) and Level 3 (L3) autonomous driving systems (ADS) and develop a driver-distraction training program,...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/fmcsa-to-recruit-truck-drivers-for-autonomous-vehicle-study

Waymo tops NHTSA’s list for autonomous vehicle crashes

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Self-driving ride-hailing and autonomous trucking startup Waymo reported the most automated driving system (ADS) crashes over roughly the past year, according to a government report released on Wednesday aimed at creating more transparency into autonomous vehicle safety trends.

The “first-of-its-kind” data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration revealed 130 crashes in vehicles equipped with ADS technology reported by manufacturers and operators between June 29, 2021, when NHTSA...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/waymo-tops-nhtsas-list-of-autonomous-vehicle-crashes

FMCSA, NHTSA set dates for major rulemakings

Federal regulators have announced when the trucking industry can expect to see several highly anticipated rulemakings, including proposals on autonomous driving systems, broker financial responsibility and greenhouse gas standards.

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to integrate onto the nation’s roadways trucks that are equipped with automated driving systems (ADS) is scheduled for Nov. 23, according to a final draft of the latest “Significant...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/fmcsa-nhtsa-set-dates-for-major-rulemakings

Cummins manages higher segment sales despite Q3 supply chain pain

Cummins Inc. posted positive returns for all five of its business segments in Q3, but cost increases from the supply chain crisis led to downward revisions for full-year sales and profits.

The Columbus, Indiana-based engine maker said Tuesday that Q3 revenues of $6 billion increased 17% year-over-year. Sales in North America increased 13%. International revenues increased 22% due to strong global demand everywhere but China, where moderation was expected after huge gains a year ago as China...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/cummins-manages-higher-segment-sales-despite-q3-supply-chain-pain

Feds predict at least 200 automated vehicle crashes annually

Self-driving cars and trucks under testing or being deployed commercially will likely be involved in at least 200 crashes annually over the next three years, according to estimates by federal regulators.

In seeking approval from the Office of Management and Budget to gather new autonomous vehicle (AV) crash-data information, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration revealed on Wednesday what it considers accurate estimates – based on automated driving system (ADS) crashes reported in...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/feds-predict-at-least-200-automated-vehicle-crashes-annually

Arrival and its automated driving system reach major milestone

Arrival tests automated driving system autonomous driverless vehicle car truck van

Autonomous vehicle manufacturer Arrival (NASDAQ: ARVL) announced on Monday a successful test run of its automated driving system (ADS) at a fully functioning parcel facility. It’s the first time one of its Arrival Vans has driven around a facility without a driver in tow, performing all daily operations of a commercial fleet driver. The driverless vehicles are intended to boost both safety and efficiency in depots.

The Arrival Van is the most recent addition to the company’s Robopilot project,...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/arrival-and-its-automated-driving-system-reach-major-milestone

FMCSA sees potential for human-autonomous team driver regulations

Federal regulators are anticipating the day when hours-of-service rules may have to be changed to accommodate automated driving systems.

Those changes could emerge in situations where half the team in a long-haul driving operation is not human, according to Jeff Loftus, who heads the technology division in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s Office of Analysis, Research and Technology.

“We’re trying to anticipate new business models, where there could be instances with emerging...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/fmcsa-sees-potential-for-human-autonomous-team-driver-regulations

Questioning new federal crash data requirements

A group representing makers self-driving cars and trucks wants the Biden administration to reconsider its recent order mandating that manufacturers and operators of automated vehicles promptly report data involving certain crashes that occur while the automation technology is engaged.

The Self-Driving Coalition, whose members include truck technology companies Embark, TuSimple and Waymo — all of which are included in the order issued on June 29 by the National Highway Traffic Safety...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/questioning-new-federal-crash-data-requirements

Daimler, Navistar, Volvo ordered to report autonomous truck crashes

Federal regulators have ordered manufacturers and operators of trucks equipped with Level 2 advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) or Levels 3-5 automated driving systems (ADS) to report crashes.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced on Tuesday that it was exercising its authority through a standing general order issued to 108 companies, which also includes passenger vehicle manufacturers, “to collect information necessary for the agency to play its role in keeping...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/daimler-navistar-volvo-ordered-to-report-autonomous-vehicle-crashes

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