From The Flintstones to The Jetsons: Rewards and Risks of New Technology Vehicles

Global mobility industries are experiencing sea changes as new technologies drive the development of alternative fuel vehicles (EV and hydrogen) and autonomous vehicles. Traditional product manufacturers are partnering with software development companies and other start-ups to develop new alternative fuel, “smart” and autonomous vehicles. This new age encompasses potential novel product liability claims, antitrust implications, trade secret and IP protections, global privacy laws, and evolution of the insurance industry to include developing technologies. Collectively these developments create a myriad of legal challenges that will need to be addressed by traditional and new mobility vehicle manufacturers, component suppliers, and their attorneys.

This roundtable discussion with in-house counsel, insurance professionals, and experienced outside counsel will dive into these new vehicle technologies that are being developed around the globe, the risks associated with their development, strategies for managing those risks, and the rewards of being prepared for this new age transportation.