By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

A bill was introduced that allows for window tinting if it meets the minimum standard of 35% light transmittance.

A bill was introduced that allows for window tinting if it meets the minimum standard of 35% light transmittance. SEMA supports advancement of the industry standard of not less than 35% light transmittance on all windows other than the windshield. The bill has been introduced and referred to a transportation subcommittee. 

For more information, visit the SEMA Action Network (SAN) website. For details, contact Daniel Ingber at stateleg@sema.org.

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

A bill was introduced that allows for window tinting if it meets the minimum standard of 35% light transmittance.

A bill was introduced that allows for window tinting if it meets the minimum standard of 35% light transmittance. SEMA supports advancement of the industry standard of not less than 35% light transmittance on all windows other than the windshield. The bill has been introduced and referred to a transportation subcommittee. 

For more information, visit the SEMA Action Network (SAN) website. For details, contact Daniel Ingber at stateleg@sema.org.

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

A bill was introduced that allows for window tinting if it meets the minimum standard of 35% light transmittance.

A bill was introduced that allows for window tinting if it meets the minimum standard of 35% light transmittance. SEMA supports advancement of the industry standard of not less than 35% light transmittance on all windows other than the windshield. The bill has been introduced and referred to a transportation subcommittee. 

For more information, visit the SEMA Action Network (SAN) website. For details, contact Daniel Ingber at stateleg@sema.org.

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) has requested the public to help identify roadway infrastructure, which will need to be modified or enhanced to eliminate barriers to motor vehicles with Automated Driving Systems (ADS). Examples include a greater uniformity in lane markings, signage and other traffic control devices. Conversely, installation of digital infrastructure and data may better enable ADS vehicles to exchange information with roadside infrastructure. Comments are due by March 5. 

For additional information, contact Stuart Gosswein at stuartg@sema.org.

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) has requested the public to help identify roadway infrastructure, which will need to be modified or enhanced to eliminate barriers to motor vehicles with Automated Driving Systems (ADS). Examples include a greater uniformity in lane markings, signage and other traffic control devices. Conversely, installation of digital infrastructure and data may better enable ADS vehicles to exchange information with roadside infrastructure. Comments are due by March 5. 

For additional information, contact Stuart Gosswein at stuartg@sema.org.

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) has requested the public to help identify roadway infrastructure, which will need to be modified or enhanced to eliminate barriers to motor vehicles with Automated Driving Systems (ADS). Examples include a greater uniformity in lane markings, signage and other traffic control devices. Conversely, installation of digital infrastructure and data may better enable ADS vehicles to exchange information with roadside infrastructure. Comments are due by March 5. 

For additional information, contact Stuart Gosswein at stuartg@sema.org.

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has requested the public to assist in identifying any regulatory barriers within the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS) to the testing and certification of motor vehicles with Automated Driving Systems (ADS) or unconventional interior designs. The agency’s primary focus is on ADS vehicles without manual driver controls, such as the steering wheel, brake and accelerator pedals. For example, many safety standards include references to “driver” and “driver’s seating position,” and the test procedures assume that there will be a human driver. 

Further, there may be instances in which the safety standard includes requirements unnecessary for ADS vehicles, such as telltale driver displays. These vehicles will incorporate new or improved technologies, such as sensors, cameras, lidar and radar. Nevertheless, NHTSA wants to maintain current FMVSS performance requirements while permitting the incorporation of ADS. Comments are due by March 5. 

For additional information, contact Stuart Gosswein at stuartg@sema.org.

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has requested the public to assist in identifying any regulatory barriers within the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS) to the testing and certification of motor vehicles with Automated Driving Systems (ADS) or unconventional interior designs. The agency’s primary focus is on ADS vehicles without manual driver controls, such as the steering wheel, brake and accelerator pedals. For example, many safety standards include references to “driver” and “driver’s seating position,” and the test procedures assume that there will be a human driver. 

Further, there may be instances in which the safety standard includes requirements unnecessary for ADS vehicles, such as telltale driver displays. These vehicles will incorporate new or improved technologies, such as sensors, cameras, lidar and radar. Nevertheless, NHTSA wants to maintain current FMVSS performance requirements while permitting the incorporation of ADS. Comments are due by March 5. 

For additional information, contact Stuart Gosswein at stuartg@sema.org.

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has requested the public to assist in identifying any regulatory barriers within the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS) to the testing and certification of motor vehicles with Automated Driving Systems (ADS) or unconventional interior designs. The agency’s primary focus is on ADS vehicles without manual driver controls, such as the steering wheel, brake and accelerator pedals. For example, many safety standards include references to “driver” and “driver’s seating position,” and the test procedures assume that there will be a human driver. 

Further, there may be instances in which the safety standard includes requirements unnecessary for ADS vehicles, such as telltale driver displays. These vehicles will incorporate new or improved technologies, such as sensors, cameras, lidar and radar. Nevertheless, NHTSA wants to maintain current FMVSS performance requirements while permitting the incorporation of ADS. Comments are due by March 5. 

For additional information, contact Stuart Gosswein at stuartg@sema.org.

By SEMA Editors

Speakers with experience in marketing and sales, customer service, business management, automotive trends, social media and vehicle customization are encouraged to submit an application to host a seminar during the 2018 SEMA Show.

SEMA Show Education is now accepting applications for industry professionals interested in hosting a seminar during the 2018 SEMA Show. Of particular interest to the industry are speakers with experience in marketing and sales, customer service, business management, automotive trends, social media, and vehicle customization.

To learn more, access the application and read the criteria.

The educational seminars make up an essential component of the SEMA Show. In addition to connecting automotive manufacturers with professional buyers from all over the world, the four-day SEMA Show is the leading venue for industry experts to network in person and learn new business strategies.

The 2017 SEMA Show education program featured more than 60 sessions. While topics address basic business practices, such as customer service, marketing and social media, the 2018 program will emphasize issues that are of greatest concern to businesses in the automotive aftermarket.

All speakers should be able to focus on industry issues and not a specific company position or agenda.

Applications for speaker submissions are available until Monday, February 12, 2018. Speaker entries will be answered no later than April 20, 2018. For more details, contact Zane Clark at zanec@sema.org, 909-978-6743.