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NEWS 06 Conference gives note of warning on driverless cars DRIVERLESS cars could create a highway to confusion unless training and coaching catches up with the fast pace of change and helps drivers cope with a whole new set of demands. That is the overall conclusion reached by a collection of industry experts who converged on London for the IAM RoadSmart/RAC Foundation/ Pirelli ‘Driver Ahead?’ Conference last week. More than 100 experts in the industry and beyond it talked about their findings and research for the conference, which sought to “map a safe route to the driverless car.” During the Conference, speakers discussed how the next generation of autonomous cars will record much more information than ever before. This data can be used to resolve any post-crash insurance claims but also, critically, to inform and personalise future driver training. Opening the conference, guest speaker Victoria Coren- Mitchell entertained delegates with a thought provoking speech. She introduced the concept of “death by code,” challenging us to decide if deaths caused by a computer are better or worse than those caused by human error. She pointed out that: “‘What would I do in a driverless car?’ The answer is ‘Scream!’ What is driving this thing?” Simon Thompson, Human Factors Specialist at Jaguar Land Rover, said: “Without the driving, there will be the desire to do secondary tasks – but how does the car engage with the driver when it needs him or her? There is a lot more that needs to be done in designing cars so that controls are easier to find, when asking the driver to take over control again.” Other experts added that some drivers would inevitably misuse the vehicle systems, or simply find a way round them because they find it too complicated. Professor Nick Reed, head of mobility research at Bosch, said: “Any system needs to be aware of the effective use or misuse of it.” Professor of Human Factors at University of Nottingham Sarah Sharples, added: “People will break unbreakable technology if they find it inconvenient. What’s more, people pranking and having fun will cause security risks.” Professor Neville Stanton, Professor and Chair of Human Factors Engineering at Southampton University pointed out there is a danger of switching the driver from underload to overload – where he or she has had nothing to do, then has a sudden requirement to intervene in an emergency situation, and ends up panicking and creating a tragedy. He said: “The problem with automation is that it is not currently powerful to render the driver completely redundant. It requires the driver to monitor continuously and intervene occasionally. The car needs to support, not replace the driver.” Nic Fasci, lead engineer for vehicle engineering and homologation at Tata Motors European Technical Centre, said: “The key to autonomous vehicles is training, training, training! The skill of driving must be robotic before the software can be developed. The skill of driving is being eroded and this can be seen every day.” Neil Greig, director of policy and research at IAM RoadSmart, concluded: “Having the views of so many experts in the industry for our conference was very valuable. It showed that the driver will require a great deal of reeducating before entering the world of the autonomous vehicle. “There is a myth that the car will do everything for the driver. It is clear the driver will always have a part to play – but is the driver ready for his new role - clearly not. That’s the reality we have to prepare for.” WHERE OE COMES AS STANDARD www.hella.co.uk Technology with Vision 6 News.indd 1 19/10/2017 14:42
MADE IN THE UK • World-Class OEM approved lubricants • Fuel-efficient and after treatment device compatible • Formulated to exceed the technological requirements of the latest engine designs For our latest automotive product range brochure, please call 01743 232 200 www.morrislubricants.co.uk Public appetite for electric vehicles continues to grow NEW electric vehicle registration data shows that public appetite for plug-in vehicles continued to accelerate in the third quarter of 2017. A total of 12,932 plug-in models were registered between July and September, a rise of 36% on the same period in 2016 and 721 units higher than the previous record quarter, January-March 2017. The best-ever quarterly figures follow a record September, with 7,794 plug-in models registered (27% up on September 2016). This was driven by the rapidly expanding variety of plug-in vehicles offered by manufacturers, their low running costs, and the continuallyimproving national charging infrastructure. With demand continuing to increase, this year’s registrations are expected to exceed the full-year total for 2016 by the end of October. The popularity of pure electric cars continues to drive growth, with 11,127 new vehicles sold in the year so far, up 37% on 2016. Meanwhile, registrations of plug-in hybrids also showed strength, up 15% for the year-to-date, boosted by 5,764 new vehicles finding homes in September (a 38% rise). The record uptake levels pushes the national total of plug-in cars on UK roads to more than 120,000, meaning EV sales now make up for 1.7% of new car registrations. Poppy Welch, Head of Go Ultra Low, said: “It is great to see that the popularity of plug-in cars continues to grow at a record pace. To help even more UK motorists save money and cut their emissions, Go Ultra Low is launching a new media campaign that will help UK motorists find out what type of electric vehicle could be right for them. A host of real-world plug-in vehicle owner case studies and eight informative videos will demonstrate how plug-in vehicles could fit into motorists’ lives, even to those completely new to plug-in cars.” Transport Minister, Jesse Norman said: “We are committed to investing £1bn in ultra-low emission vehicles, including £100 million in the UK’s charging infrastructure by 2021. It is great to see more than 120,000 people have already made the switch. The launch of the new Go Ultra Low website demonstrates how ultra low emission vehicles can fit into even more people’s lives. It is our ambition that every new car and van is zero emission by 2040 and decarbonising our transport is a key part of the government’s Clean Growth Strategy.” The new Go Ultra Low media campaign launches this week with a new website, advertising, and social media campaign that aims to make it even easier for UK motorists to understand the benefits of electric vehicles. Visitors to www.goultralow. com can access a range of information about the very latest electric vehicle technology and learn more about the various plug-in cars on the market. New website for The Garage We have just overhauled and relaunched The Garage website. Go to www.garageandmot.com and catch up with the new website. We aim to keep you up to date with all the latest news and product information in the aftermarket sector. Many new visitors have registered and we aim to update it daily with news and product information. 7 News.indd 1 19/10/2017 14:02
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