On March 9, 2022, DOT published a request for public comment, due April 8, 2022, to shape the NETT Council's future direction.
Created in April 2019, the NETT Council is an internal DOT body providing a specific avenue...more
The Final Rule maintains the occupant protection performance required by the 200-Series FMVSS. It alters FMVSS definitions to accommodate emerging ADS technology and clarifies for manufacturers the application of particular...more
Trade Secrets in the HAV Industry Trade secrets are invaluable in the HAV industry as its growth accelerates in the fast lane. HAV players defend their technology aggressively against competitors and departing employees who...more
9/8/2021
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On June 29, 2021, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration ("NHTSA") issued Standing General Order 2021-01 (the "Order"), concerning safety-related incidents involving vehicles operating on publicly accessible roads...more
The evolution of autonomous vehicle technology and its forthcoming widespread use have the potential for many societal benefits, including safer roads, greater economic productivity, and better fuel economy. Along with the...more
The Situation: This summer, autonomous vehicle ("AV") stakeholders announced pilot programs for AV transport and shipping routes in Michigan and the Southeast.
The Challenge: Although states like Michigan are embracing AV...more
The Situation: In an effort to regulate the development and implementation of autonomous vehicles, the House Committee on Energy and Commerce met to discuss a federal regulatory framework.
The Result: The House has started...more
3/12/2020
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