Made possible by developments in automotive technology, such as connectivity, sensors, machine learning and intelligent transport systems, connected autonomous vehicles (CAVs) will introduce tremendous transformational disruptions across the transport sector. Live testingBefore CAVs can become mainstream at Level 5 (full automation), which is the standard set by SAE International, industry experts agree that live testing is critical. One of the most critical requirements for proper live testing is a dedicated set of policies and/or regulations such as a sandbox that encourages and facilitates live testing of prototype vehicles in realistic environments. This year, the UK government has made available about US$140 million in funding for automotive technology developments, including CAV technology. The UAE, South Korea, Japan and other advanced nations are also spearheading their respective initiatives to position their automotive, technology, mobility and communications industries in this highly lucrative market.

Source: The Edge Markets September 15, 2017 03:33 UTC