New Tech Safety Protocol Needs Further Forming
Cruise, which has faced mounting controversy surrounding its self-driving tech, announced that it would be downsizing to one city for operations once they resume. Additionally, the manufacturer of the much-anticipated Origin autonomous vehicle declared a postponement in production. This news, stated Automotive News, came to light recently.
The updated strategy is not remotely similar to the first 13 American cities of choice that Cruise had wanted to reach. There has been no word from the firm as to what place it will concentrate on, though San Francisco might not be an option – or any other city within California, taking into account its indefinite moratorium resulted from the California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV).
Regarding the delayed construction of Origin, the report stated that there was presently no end-date set. Instead, Cruise will emphasize its basic autonomous motor vehicle (AMV) established on the Chevrolet Bolt EV which exhibited troubling actions such as missing kids or considerable openings on the street. When the technology is enhanced, the GM-supported corporation can then look into forming a non-specific machine.
Nevertheless, with the postponement, Cruise’s initial ambitions of expanding internationally – predominantly to Japan by the year 2026 – may confront interruption. Several sources have alluded to layoffs that could follow its decision to downsize. Since the zenith of COVID-19, distinct self-governing driving technology businesses have reduced operations or been compelled to close altogether. The outlook of the entire business field has, therefore, become less sanguine.
Recently, Kyle Vogt, one of the original executives of Cruise, relinquished his position as Chief Executive Officer mere days ago. Subsequently, Daniel Kan, another founding member of the organization, resigned from his role as Chief Product Officer.
GM continues to stand firm behind the venture and will strive to ensure that the funds put towards the advancement of autonomous vehicle technology are not completely squandered. Fingers crossed, the postponement will also provide enough time for the NHTSA to eventually introduce an unambiguous listing of regulations for self-driving inventions as without a precise course of action, it can be like shooting an arrow in the dark.
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