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During the meeting of experts on automated, autonomous and connected vehicles (GRVA), which took place on 23-27 September 2024 in Geneva, discussions included changes in the requirements for the Automated Lane Keeping System (ALKS), in accordance with UN Regulation 157. The experts noted the need to adapt the regulations to the results of observations made during the operation of such systems in real traffic conditions.

The ability to move is one of the most important human needs. Equipping vehicles with automated functions improves road safety, and the use of solutions aimed at the needs of people with various types of disabilities will also increase the functionality and comfort of vehicle use, so that vehicles can be adapted to the needs and useful for many users.

The implementation of vehicles equipped with automated functions and autonomous vehicles requires research to verify whether new technologies will be safe. Tests in real traffic conditions are expensive, time-consuming and difficult to implement for various reasons so the real-world traffic testing phase is usually preceded by laboratory simulations. Scenario databases collect data that reflect real-world conditions and are essential for proper simulation.

With the introduction of the General Safety Regulation, all new vehicles sold and registered for the first time in the European Union after 7 July 2024 must be equipped with certain driver assistance systems, which will improve road safety. In October 2024, Euro NCAP published the test results of five Level 2 automated driving systems from five different vehicle manufacturers.

On September 23-27, 2024, the XX meeting of experts on automated, autonomous and connected vehicles GRVA took place in Geneva. The meeting was attended by a representative of the Connected and Autonomous Vehicles Competence Center (CK:PAP) Dr. Eng. Artur Gołowicz. The group of experts established within the GRVA belongs to WP.29 - World Forum for Harmonization of Vehicle Regulations.

The 13th Conference of the Polish Chamber of Commerce of Driver Training Centers was held in Krynica Zdrój on September 13-15, 2024. The conference was attended by experts from the Connected and Autonomous Vehicles Competence Centre (CK:PAP): Dr. Ewa Odachowska-Rogalska and Prof. Dr. Hab. Eng. Marcin Ślęzak.

U.S. lawmakers is expected to propose barring Chinese software in autonomous and connected vehicles in the coming weeks. The proposed rule would prohibit Chinese software in vehicles with Level 3 automation and above. The above-mentioned amendment to the regulations may could come in September and would effectively bar Chinese companies from testing their self-driving tech on American roads.

On August 16, 2024, as part of its commitment to reducing fatalities and serious injuries on U.S. roadways, the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) announced its plan to implement Vehicle-to-Everything (V2X) technology – Saving Lives with Connectivity: A Plan to Accelerate V2X Deployment.

Mercedes-Benz is the first non-Asian car manufacturer to test their L4 vehicles on selected urban areas and motorways in Beijing.