Technology
Dec. 27, 2024
EV litigation, regulation will continue changing
Experts expect product liability claims will overtake driver negligence lawsuits when fully autonomous vehicles become the norm. But assigning liability will be more difficult.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration on Dec. 20 announced a national reporting and review framework for manufacturers of driverless cars. The voluntary program would have manufacturers provide the agency with data about the safety and performance of vehicles equipped with automated driving systems. In return, those manufacturers would get an "exemption pathway" for vehicles with autonomous driving systems.
The Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards do not h...
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