Tracking self-driving vehicle safety remains challenging.
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Everyone agrees the standard for self-driving cars is that they have to perform better than a human driver. Proving that is not so simple, however.
Why it matters: Inconsistent data reporting methods mean there's no common yardstick to compare safety claims, adding to the confusion and distrust surrounding autonomous vehicles.
The research offers some of the strongest evidence yet that driverless vehicles can outperform human drivers on safety.
While features like automatic emergency braking can save lives, there's growing scrutiny over the safety impacts of hands-free…
Sen. Ed Markey is accusing AV companies of "a stunning lack of transparency."
Tesla says its Full Self-Driving software is up to 10 times safer than human drivers, but the figures the company uses to support…
The rules of the road for AVs are being written in real time in Washington and in statehouses and city halls across America.
The incident exposes the limits of remote supervision systems in AV networks.
