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The UK’s Self-Driving Vehicle Market Is Set To Be Worth £42 Billion By 2035

The UK’s Transportation and Storage sector is now the eighth-fastest growing sector in the country and the second-ranked sector for business growth in the past 5 years, with this growth being propelled by high-tech vehicle trends. 

Commercial vehicle finance company, Asset Alliance has uncovered the top 4 emerging vehicle tech trends that are set to shape the industry, these trends will be essential to stay ahead of the curve in the demanding transport and logistics sector. From mirrorless to self-driving vehicles fueled by the sun these Sci-Fi sounding trends are fast becoming a reality, making our roads safer, fuel cheaper, and the planet greener. 

VEHICLE SAFETY TECHNOLOGY 

Tech innovations can go a long way towards reducing accidents, injuries, and deaths caused by human error. The top automotive safety technology trends include: 

Electronic Stability Control (ESC): Computerised technology that detects when a driver has lost steering control and engages the brakes to reduce skidding. Vehicles equipped with ESC are 25% less likely to be involved in a fatal accident than those without. 

Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) features: Automated safety features designed to reduce human error, such as pedestrian detection, road sign recognition, automatic emergency braking, blind-spot detection, and more. It’s been predicted that the global ADAS market will grow $74.9 billion by 2030. 

Advanced Rider Assistance Systems (ARAS) features: Automated safety features for two-wheeler vehicles, designed to reduce human error and road accidents. Israeli company Vayyar has created the world’s first mass-produced single-chip 4D imaging radar for ARAS, due to be released in early 2022. 

SELF-DRIVING CARS 

The number of self-driving cars with at least Level 1 autonomy is projected to grow from an estimated global total of approximately 31.4 million in 2019 to around 54.2 million in 2024. The UK is at the forefront of adopting self-driving tech, being ranked 9th out of 30 countries for its “autonomous vehicle readiness”. 

The market for self-driving vehicles in the UK is set to be worth nearly £42 billion by 2035. 

Key benefits of this vehicle tech trend (for drivers and businesses) include: 

  • Quicker transport times 
  • Fewer work-related road accidents 
  • Reduced costs associated with road accidents (repairs, medical expenses, etc.) 
  • An overall smoother process for fleet operations 
  • Reduced congestion and carbon emissions 
  • Reduced reliance on short-haul flights 
  • More independence and freedom of movement for drivers with disabilities

MIRRORLESS VEHICLES 

Mirrorless vehicles are designed without any rear-view or side-view mirrors, and instead have camera monitoring systems in their place. These systems are designed to show footage of the vehicle’s surroundings, with a wider view that eliminates the blind spots associated with vehicle mirrors. 

Mirrorless vehicle designs are still illegal in most countries, putting the UK – where such vehicles are in use – at the bleeding edge of this technology. Mirrorless Mercedes Benz Actros trucks have been on the road in the UK since 2019. 

Accompanying the UK in being at the forefront of this innovative tech, Japan passed a law in 2016 allowing automakers to manufacture and sell mirrorless cars. More recently, the U.S. Department of Transport started testing the viability of mirrorless vehicles 

SOLAR TECHNOLOGY 

Incorporating solar panels into the design of trucks, buses and LCVs reduces the vehicle’s need to burn fuel, by harnessing clean renewable energy from the sun. Brands like TRAILAR are pioneering this trend by providing flexible, durable and ultra-thin solar mats that can easily be fitted to existing fleets. 

Industry insiders are predicting that a total of 260,000 electric cars will be sold in 2022, compared to 221,000 diesel models. Correspondingly, the electric truck market is expected to grow 14.3% by 2026. 

The future looks bright for solar technology and transport. TRAILAR has contributed to the UK National Decarbonisation Plan, which aims to drive the country’s transport industry to net zero by 2050. They also predict we could see the development of solar vehicles in the near future. 

THE FUTURE OF TRANSPORT IS FAST APPROACHING 

“The pace of innovation is truly exciting in both safety and decarbonisation. We are in no doubt that over the next five years, the car and LCV market will be very different, especially in electric-powered vehicles. The bus sector is already rapidly adopting gas and battery options and takes the lead in cutting emissions in urban areas. Meanwhile, the logistics and haulage sector requires longer to make this change simply due to the nature of their heavy payloads and long-distance trunking needs. This sector requires solutions that are not ready just yet, but that will come in the future. 

It is remarkable to imagine how this will play out over the next ten years. The process towards effective decarbonisation and enhanced safety features across the entire motor sector is already well underway. We have good reason to be excited about the future that lies ahead of us.” – Grant Law, Marketing Director, Asset Alliance 

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Kogenta, led by John Aalbers, merges fluxLoop and Urban Analytics, creating a world leading location and movement data analytics company

First dedicated Extract, Transform and Load (ETL) platform for complex location and movement data analytics, ensuring privacy compliance

London: 15 February 2022: Kogenta, the location and movement data experts, today announced the acquisition of both fluxLoop AS (Norway) and Urban Analytix Ltd. (United Kingdom). By combining the expertise and success of these two companies, Kogenta has created a world leading, privacy first, data analytics company with unique capabilities in location and movement.

Building on years of experience focused on creating products and solutions that rely on deep analysis of location and movement data, Kogenta will provide compelling, convincing, and persuasive insights. These insights are used by enterprises to make data-driven operational and planning decisions, whilst ensuring privacy compliance. By turning location and movement data, enriched with a huge variety of other data, into real-world, usable insights, Kogenta’s products and solutions deliver answers to the most pressing questions faced by the Transport/Mobility, Advertising, Retail and Telecommunications industries.

Kogenta is led by experienced technology CEO, John Aalbers, who has built and sold several successful software businesses in Telecommunications, Media, Cinema and Music Streaming. John’s previous companies include Arts Alliance Media, CGI and Volubill. Former founders: Ulrik Prøitz (fluxLoop) and Simon Bailey (Urban Analytix) will maintain key, Senior Vice President roles to drive the technology, products and business forward. The team is excited to create the best outcomes for customers, partners and employees.

“I am thrilled to be joining these two companies together to create something truly unique in a time where efficient, data driven decision-making is becoming even more essential” said John Aalbers, CEO. “What we are creating takes decision making to the next level and is designed to give our customers a more competitive position in their respective markets.”

The Kogenta ETL (KETL) platform supports a range of unique use cases, from determining where to best place Electric Vehicle Charging Points, enabling detailed data driven decision making for transport and mobility companies, planning “Out of Home” advertising campaigns, to enabling real-time, location-based surveys. All these use cases harness complex location and movement data to answer the most pressing questions facing operators and planners in these industries.

As part of the acquisitions, Kogenta received growth funding from renowned, international technology and software Venture Capital firm, Idekapital. With Idekapital’s strength and support, Kogenta is well on the way to achieving its ambition of becoming the global “go-to” partner for all things related to Location and Movement data analytics in a privacy-first world.

Alex Rahaman, Chair at Kogenta and Partner at IdeKapital said, “We are excited to be teaming up with John to make this growth story a reality. John has a tremendous record of scaling up technology business in a variety of industries. We are delighted to bring together these businesses to launch Kogenta. In a more advanced privacy setting, location data needs to be managed carefully. The combination of moving and static data with our client’s proprietary data will provide unprecedented insights.”

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Codasip appoints Functional Safety VP

Dave Higham’s expertise in ISO 26262 and security drives Codasip’s custom processor opportunities

Munich, Germany – 2 February 2022 – Codasip, the leading supplier of customizable processor IP, has appointed Dave Higham as the company’s Vice President of Functional Safety. His in-depth expertise in standards for functional safety and security will accelerate the application of Codasip’s RISC-V processor IP and Studio custom processor designer tools in the automotive and industrial sectors.

Higham will directly support customers looking to develop groundbreaking innovations using Codasip’s tools and development platform, particularly within areas such as Connected and Autonomous Vehicles. His expertise in the development of key industry specification ISO 26262 is of paramount importance, but his role is broader than that, reflecting how functional safety and security (such as ISO 21434) are key in many areas of technology.

Karel Masarík, Codasip’s Founder & President commented, “With his decades of experience at Delphi, one of the automotive industry’s Tier One technology suppliers, plus years of experience in multiple global semiconductor vendors, Dave brings to Codasip an unparalleled understanding of FuSa. I have no doubts that he will help Codasip customers maximize the opportunities of innovating in these markets, and to guide them intelligently through the safety requirements.”

Dave Higham, added, “Automotive is an obvious growth market for Codasip’s processor IP and Studio tools. But functional safety and security go hand in hand in many market areas too, where our customers expect these to be covered in any design conversation. Codasip has a unique ability to support customization and there are a number of architectural features we can enable to ensure safety and security are better by design, from the tools and methodology as well as in our standard products.”

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Ctrack Teams Up With Humn To Launch Commercial Fleet Solution

Ctrack by Inseego has entered into a strategic partnership with Humn to provide an innovative insurance proposition to commercial fleets. The two companies will bring together the latest advances in contextual risk data, fleet telematics and dynamic insurance pricing to help vehicle operators reduce their premiums by as much as 20%.

“We are working together with Humn to create a unique solution that delivers a comprehensive understanding of risk, so commercial fleets can cut insurance costs while improving road safety,” explains Steve Thomas, Managing Director of Ctrack by Inseego. “Backed by data, the powerful, real-time insight ensures flexible and fair insurance based on where, how and when the vehicles are driven.”

As part of the agreement, Ctrack Online, the web-based tracking solution, will be integrated with Humn’s data-driven insurance management system, Rideshur. This will enable a usage-based premium, priced per trip in real-time, that considers location and driver performance alongside thousands of other risk factors such as weather, time of day and driver fatigue. Through the analysis of the insight, the solution will also recommend remedial action to be taken with drivers to improve their behaviour on the road.

James Cowen, Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) of Humn commented: “Our insurance offering, working seamlessly with Ctrack Online, will be the smartest way of assessing and reducing risk for vehicles. As a result, we believe it can dramatically cut a fleet’s premium by reducing accident frequency by up to 65% and average claims cost by up to 25%. We are excited by this strategic partnership with Ctrack and the significant opportunities it offers both businesses moving forward.”

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Why Should You Consider Buying an Electric Car?

Public opinion is shifting on electric vehicles. Once a poor performer with short mileage and inconvenient charging needs, recent technological developments have turned electric vehicles into a real contender for the roads in the 21st century. But why exactly should you buy an electric vehicle?

 

Saving Money

One major benefit of switching to an electric vehicle is a financial one. With more and more full-electric versions of popular vehicles being developed by major manufacturers – the new Vauxhall Corsa E being an excellent example – the number of EVs available on the market has increased considerably. This has had a knock-on effect on cost, making them more competitively priced than ever before.

But the savings are not solely found in the list price for new electric vehicles. The running costs for an electric car can be far lower than those of its petrol counterparts; charging an EV using electrical points was cheaper than filling up a petrol vehicle, even before the cost of petrol rose to an all-time high as a result of instability in the oil market. EV motors are also far simpler than combustion engines, saving maintenance costs and the price of engine oil.

 

Lowering Your Carbon Footprint

Environmental issues have become a pressure point for many members of the public in the UK, with more and more people invested in lowering their carbon footprint to slow the rising of global temperatures. One of the single biggest impacts a person can make with regard to their carbon emissions is to cut out the use of fossil fuels, by either ditching a car for public transport or switching to a full-electric vehicle.

 

The End of New Petrol Car Sales

The environmental incentives do not stop with personal ambitions; the UK government has implemented a series of directives, in an effort to reduce national emissions – one of which is a ban on the sale of new petrol and diesel cars starting in 2030. The bold measure is designed to curb the number of gas-guzzlers on the road, and to gradually turn the general public onto the use of full-electric vehicles. As petrol vehicles become increasingly obsolete, and increasingly susceptible to emissions charges and levies, getting ahead of the curve and purchasing an EV can save headaches in the future.

 

Ease of Use

Aside from the monetary and environmental benefits of switching to an electric vehicle, using one for day-to-day driving can prove far simpler and easier than using a petrol or diesel vehicle. As mentioned before, the motor in an EV is far less complex than the internal combustion engine, requiring less maintenance as a result. Not only a cost-saving measure, but this also reduces the number of times you need to take time out to visit a mechanic. The motor also does not require engine oil, making personal maintenance much simpler.

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Coventry University researchers bid to save lives with new device designed to improve vehicle safety

Coventry University researchers are hoping to save lives through a new device they’ve developed to prevent vehicles from aquaplaning and losing traction control due to adverse road conditions.

Professor Mike Blundell and Ravi Ranjan from Coventry University’s Research Centre for Future Transport and Cities have produced the Run Dry Traction System (RDTS) following a two-year research project.

The prototype product aims to prevent aquaplaning and loss of traction in a variety of road conditions. Aquaplaning, also referred to as hydroplaning, happens when a layer of surface water builds up between a vehicle’s tyres and the road surface, leading to a complete loss of grip. This can occur with as little as 2-3mm of standing water on the road surface when vehicles are travelling at a variety of speeds and is a leading cause of road traffic accidents.

The RDTS presents a novel potential solution to aquaplaning and the loss of traction by preventing water and other contaminants from reaching the tyre. The device works by firing a jet of compressed gas close to the front of the wheel, removing surface water in front of the tyre to ensure the vehicle has a dry patch of road ahead. This effectively ensures grip is not compromised by road contaminants such as water, sand and gravel.

Professor Mike Blundell, Professor of Vehicle Dynamics and Impact at Coventry University, said: “Our tests demonstrate that RDTS has the potential to make a huge impact on vehicle safety in a whole host of conditions. The prospect of producing something that could even save lives on the road is extremely exciting and after some initial success with testing, we’re now eager to look into manufacturing potential and further research to take this concept to the next level.

“A device like this really could be the difference between life and death if it can help vehicles to stop safely within certain distances and that’s why we’re so keen to continue developing this concept.”

The RDTS has been designed to be fitted to a wide range of vehicles, including cars, buses, trucks and motorcycles and with further development, it could even have the potential to be used to improve aircraft ground operations and rail transport safety.

Find out more about Run Dry Traction System (RDTS) and Coventry University’s Knowledge Exchange activities

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Colus opts for CTrack’s Simple to Use Tracking Solution

Colus, a provider of sewer renovation and drain repair services, has teamed up with Ctrack by Inseego to gain added visibility and control over its fleet of over 80 specialist vans and HGVs. The company has adopted Ctrack Online, the web-based tracking software, along with Driver ID, to better monitor drivers and vehicles, as well as streamline business and operational processes.

“We needed a telematics partner that could provide a simple-to-use vehicle tracking system, backed with high levels of service and support,” explains Simon Aylott-Cleaver, Managing Director of Colus Ltd. “The team at Ctrack is always on hand to give us the necessary guidance and assistance, ensuring we have a telematics solution in place that meets our precise fleet requirements and delivers clear return on investment.”

Colus will undertake a phased roll-out, initially fitting the Ctrack solution to a new fleet of vehicles and then replacing a legacy telematics system within existing vehicles as contracts expire. Every vehicle will be installed with Ctrack’s Driver ID, which will enable the company to capture data for individual drivers and ensure that vehicles are only operated by authorised members of staff. In addition, accurate start and finish times will be captured to verify timesheets and simplify payroll processes, while Colus will monitor usage to confirm that no private mileage is occurring in line with company van tax requirements.

When completed, Colus will have visibility of all vans and HGVs operating nationwide from its three locations in Weston-Super-Mare, Leicester and Worcester. This will enable the company to identify the nearest and most appropriate vehicle and team to an incoming work requirement, making efficient and best use of available resources. Historical trip data will also be used to investigate and verify alleged driving incidents, so any issues can be quickly resolved.

Steve Thomas, Managing Director of Ctrack by Inseego commented: “Our aim is to provide end-to-end support that expertly manages every aspect of a customer’s vehicle tracking system for the duration of their contract. This is the reason why a growing number of fleet operators, such as Colus, are choosing Ctrack as their telematics partner of choice and using our advanced technology solution to achieve a host of business and operational benefits.”

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Streamax Technology secures Multi Million Pound Video Telematics

Streamax Technology, the global leader of connected hardware for mobile surveillance on commercial vehicles, has secured a multi-million-pound order from video telematics specialist VisionTrack. Streamax will supply VisionTrack 27,000 connected 4G vehicle cameras and mobile DVRs, representing its single largest European order to date.

“VisionTrack is a leading provider of cloud-based video telematics, so we are delighted to be working with them to develop advanced vehicle technology solutions,” explains Pascal Yang at Streamax Technology. “This partnership began in 2017 and both companies have seen extremely rapid growth. With a mutual customer-focussed approach and technology-driven spirit we are helping to lower fleet risk, boost operational efficiency and ultimately save lives.”

VisionTrack’s device-agnostic, multi-award-winning IoT platform, Autonomise.ai, connects directly with Streamax’s range of products without the need of a third-party API or middleware software. This integration is unique within the marketplace, ensuring the highest quality connectivity and compliance in-line with VisionTrack’s strict data security policies and processes. As part of the partnership, Streamax will provide VisionTrack with a customised solution, which includes many jointly developed and unique hardware and firmware features. These customisations ensure the solution meets the precise needs of vehicle operations in the UK and mainland Europe.

Richard Lane, Commercial Director of VisionTrack commented: “This latest deal is an important part of our growth strategy, which is targeting 100,000 connected video telematics devices in 2021. Our Autonomise platform processes in excess of 700,000 event videos per month supporting many of Europe’s leading fleets, insurers and telematics service providers. This close working partnership with Streamax means we can deliver superior and innovative solutions, underpinned by our industry-leading IoT platform, to maintain our position at the forefront of the video telematics sector.”

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autoVHC Joins CDK International Partner Programme

autoVHC, a leading provider of automotive solutions aftersales technology, has today announced that it has joined the CDK International Partner Programme, the largest third-party marketplace of automotive applications and integrations. Through integrating with CDK Global’s Dealer Management Systems (DMS), autoVHC customers will be able to get the best out of both systems and create a seamless automotive consumer journey.

The CDK Partner Programme offers potential automotive tech partners access to CDK’s Autoline DMS by using standardised integration points. Partners can improve the functionality of their products, scale up their businesses, share and manage data seamlessly and use the Partner Programme to potentially enter into new geographical markets.

The integration of the autoVHC platforms into Autoline allows data insights and intelligence to be shared automatically, increasing efficiency, and reducing the need to manually input the data in two separate systems. This creates a seamless process that taps into the in-built capabilities of the DMS, such as the ability to price up jobs, transfer a job to a job card once authorisation has been obtained, and check part availability. CDK’s and autoVHC platforms can effectively operate as one fully integrated system, rather than two stand-alone products, which fills in gaps and connects a dealership’s suppliers and systems to create a streamlined automotive consumer journey.

autoVHC is a complete electronic vehicle health check system that helps service workshops improve efficiency and profitability. autoVHC establishes an easy-to-control workflow for a vehicle check to deliver additional workshop sales. The user-friendly reporting functionality allows dealer management to monitor performance in real time and reduce missed opportunities. autoVHC is endorsed by some of the world’s largest motor manufacturers as a proven way to boost workshop sales.

Paul Muers, Business Unit Director at autoVHC said: “We are thrilled to join other technology providers that deliver innovative dealer solutions, fully integrated with CDK’s DMS, as part of the CDK International Partner Programme. This partnership will allow us to provide a more efficient and streamlined process for our customers, as well as contribute to the long-term goal of building a connected future for automotive retail.”

Dilwar Hussain, Business Development Manager at CDK Global said: “We have been working closely with autoVHC and our mutual customer at Greenhous to pilot the integration into Autoline. We’ve seen that the two systems complement workshop processes and will enable technicians to be more efficient on each job and provide a much better experience to their customers.”

Geoff Lowe, Aftersales Manager, at Greenhous Vauxhall, a dealership based in Telford, Shropshire, has been piloting the new integrated solution: “Although we’ve only recently adopted the integrated autoVHC and CDK solution, we have already seen a marked increase in our business operation efficiency. This in turn will help improve the overall automotive experience, both for our system users and for our customers.”

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Driving Technology – Could Hands-Free Driving become Legal in the UK?

Specialist Patent Attorney and Automotive Safety Specialist Simon Parry considers the not-too-distant future of automotive tech in the UK

On 18th August 2020, the UK government’s Department for Transport (DfT) issued a call for evidence on the use of Automated Lane Keeping Systems (ALKS), which marks a tentative but positive step towards automated driving technology being permitted for use on the UK’s roads, and which could see the first such systems hitting the roads as early as Spring 2021. But what is this about, why is it significant, and is the technology sufficiently developed for this to be sensible?

Many readers may already have encountered so-called Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) and likely even drive cars equipped with such systems themselves as ASAS is already permitted on UK roads. ALKS would be a significant step forwards from ADAS.

ADAS systems include technologies such as advanced emergency braking and adaptive cruise control, but also (and not to be confused with ALKS), lane keeping assistance.  Importantly, ADAS systems are classified as Level 1 or Level 2 systems under the UNECE’s 5-level classification system of driving automation, where Level 5 denotes fully automated driving.  Level 1 systems function to provide either steering or braking/acceleration assistance to the driver but not both together, whereas Level 2 systems provide both steering and braking/acceleration assistance together (for example via the simultaneous operation of adaptive cruise control and lane keeping assistance).  Importantly, Level 1 and Level 2 systems provide driver support features only, and are not considered to provide automated driving because both require the driver to remain in overall control of the vehicle and to constantly supervise the systems to ensure their safe operation.

This is where ALKS systems go a stage further, because the ALKS technology on which the DfT consultation is focussed operates at a significantly higher level than ADAS.  ALKS systems are classified as Level 3 systems providing actual automation, and do not require the same degree of oversight by the driver.  This is a very significant jump, and will focus considerable interest on the DfT’s consultation, because moving from Level 2 to Level 3 requires acknowledgement that the vehicle itself will be taking over actual control from the driver, albeit for limited periods and only in particular environments, with the driver required to take back control if requested by the system.

ALKS systems will be required to permit their operation only if they deem the driver to be available to take back control if called upon, and must actively monitor the driver’s availability throughout their operation.  They must also be configured to follow a series of escalating alerts to an inattentive driver.  The systems will also be required to bring the vehicle to a safe and gradual stop in its lane if the driver fails to respond, and to perform an appropriate emergency manoeuvre if it detects an imminent collision risk.  This will be a big change from how ADAS systems operate.

The move from a driver support system (ADAS) to an automated control system (ALKS) raises some potentially thorny legal issues regarding who is responsible in the event that an accident occurs whilst the system is in operation.  Should the driver be held accountable, or the system provider, and under what circumstances might that liability shift from one to the other?  The DfT consultation seems like to generate lively debate and diverging views on this, and will be observed with interest by the industry because the arguments advanced either way could have far-reaching consequences as systems begin to develop further towards Level 4 automation, where the driver will not be required to be on hand to take back control.

Because ALKS systems take over the actual control of a vehicle, they are required to maintain very accurate situational awareness, including not only the position and trajectory of the host vehicle, but also the position, current and predicted trajectory of all other vehicles in the vicinity of the host vehicle, as well as accurate information regarding the road ahead.  We see ALKS systems using many sensors of various types, RADAR, LIDAR, cameras, and also vehicle-vehicle communications, and vehicle-to-infrastructure.  Even more sensors are used to adequately monitor the driver to ensure alertness, by tracking eye and head movements.  All of these sensors generate a very large amount of data, much of which will be required to be stored for analysis by the relevant authorities in the event of an accident.  Cybersecurity is therefore expected to be another key area of debate in the consultation.

For a government keen to put the UK at the forefront of advances towards fully automated driving, this consultation on the potential early adoption of ALKS technology seems timely given the current state of the art in ALKS systems.  We have seen from extensive patent filings that the technology has been developing very significantly over a number of years now.

ALKS is being proposed only for use in the relatively controlled environment of motorways, which have relatively regular flows of traffic moving in a generally uniform direction and following clearly defined lanes, and where pedestrians are prohibited.  This fits well with the current capabilities of these types of systems and the focus of innovation which we have seen in this area of automation.  We have seen particularly interesting developments in the computation of lane trajectories in the absence of clear road markings, the tracking of other vehicles, and the use of clustering techniques to supplement lane trajectory predictions using traffic flows.

The DfT’s consultation is due to close on 26 October 2020, and details of the responses are awaited with interest.  Might we actually see this very significant handover of control take place next year? We will have to wait and see.

About the author

Simon Parry is a Chartered Patent Attorney and a Partner of IP specialist firm Mewburn Ellis LLP.  He has been working closely with clients in the field of automotive safety for over 20 years, with particular focus in recent years on active safety systems such as the types discussed in this article and the subject of the DfT’s consultation