Automakers General Motors and Ford Motor have asked U.S. regulators to allow them to develop a limited number of self-driving vehicles without human control systems, such as steering and brake pedals.
The US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) released the two companies’ separate requests, triggering a 30-day public hearing.
NHTSA has licensing authority, allowing a limited number of vehicles to operate on US roadways without human control systems installed. The two automakers want to develop more than 2,500 vehicles per year. This is the maximum number allowed by the relevant legislation, regarding transportation services, but also the transport of parcels. Neither company is seeking approval to sell self-driving vehicles to customers.
GM and its self-driving technology division (Cruise) released their application to the NHTSA in February regarding the development of self-driving vehicles without steering systems, mirrors, electric turn signals, and windshields.
Ford’s application was filed in July 2021 and was not previously known until yesterday’s release by NHTSA.
Source: Capital
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