In related news, California's Department of Motor Vehicles has ordered the removal of the Cruise unit from state highways, citing a risk to the public and misrepresentation of the technology's safety. This comes amid concerns about the effectiveness of self-driving cars and potential future implications, including slowing down traffic and susceptibility to cyberattacks.
Key takeaways:
- The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is investigating two new reports of General Motors' self-driving Cruise vehicles inappropriately hard braking, leading to collisions.
- The NHTSA has also opened a probe questioning whether General Motors is taking enough precautions with its self-driving unit, following incidents that jeopardized pedestrian safety.
- California's Department of Motor Vehicles ordered the company to remove the Cruise unit from state highways, citing a risk to the general public and misrepresentation of the technology's safety.
- Research indicates that while "connected" vehicles can enhance travel time, self-driving cars without such connectivity might slow down traffic. Additionally, cybersecurity concerns have been raised about self-driving cars being susceptible to cyberattacks that manipulate their perception.