Overlooked societal impacts of autonomous cars
Self-driving vehicle manufacturers say their cars will change the world. They’re right, but not for the reasons they think. Autonomous driving seems like a...
Vehicle-to-vehicle (V2V) and vehicle-to-infrastructure (V2I) explained
Telematics is a general term used to refer any telecommunication devices, from GPS systems to navigation systems, responsible for sending, receiving, and storing information...
Hacking an autonomous vehicle – Common attacks and vulnerabilities
Autonomous vehicles (AVs) incorporate several key technologies to enable driverless, safe, and efficient transportation. They use sensor technology and advanced driver assistance systems to...
How to make electric vehicle charging stations cyber secure
As electric vehicles (EVs) continue to gain traction worldwide, the need for reliable and secure charging infrastructure becomes increasingly crucial. Alongside the rapid growth...
Six reasons to ban lethal autonomous weapon systems (LAWS)
Lethal Autonomous Weapon Systems (LAWS), often referred to as "killer robots," are a new class of weapons that utilize sensors and algorithms to autonomously...
Autonomous vehicle (AV) security – Risk mitigation strategies
Autonomous vehicle (AV) technology is set to revolutionize how people and goods move within communities and across the country. Over 80 companies are reportedly...
Mobility as a Service (MaaS): Opportunities and challenges
Thanks to the recent breakthroughs in transportation technologies, the entire way we travel from point A to point B is changing, creating a new...
Autonomous vehicles: Potential benefits, challenges, and risks
Optimists predict that by 2030, autonomous vehicles (AVs) will be reliable, affordable, and common enough to supplant most human driving, resulting in significant cost...
Autonomous vehicles will not be cheaper – A cost-based analysis
Many people wonder how soon autonomous vehicles (AV) will hit the road to solve the current transportation problems. Optimists believe that by 2030, autonomous...
Air Taxi Services (ATS) – Potential benefits and risks
Urban transportation worldwide faces the challenge of traffic congestion. High population density and increased privately-owned vehicles are the two major reasons behind traffic congestion...
Autonomous school buses for children – Pros and cons
Unfortunately, school bus accidents can be a significant risk to the safety of children. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), between...
How autonomous vehicles will change car ownership
Our desire to go anywhere and anytime we want has been a powerful market force in the automotive industry for decades. That is the...
