New coalition eager to support development of autonomous vehicle framework
A group of 28 organizations have formed a new coalition, United for Autonomy, dedicated to advancing a federal policy framework for autonomous vehicles (AVs) in the United States. The coalition’s goal is to establish a clear, consistent federal framework that enables the safe deployment of AVs while maintaining America’s global leadership in the industry. Jeff Farrah, CEO of the Autonomous Vehicle Industry Association (AVIA) announced the formation of the coalition. “It is exciting to see a broad range of stakeholders come together to push common sense policy that will solidify American leadership in autonomous vehicles,” he said. “Autonomous vehicles have the potential to dramatically reduce the 40,000 traffic fatalities we see each year, provide independence to people who cannot drive, and strengthen American supply chains. But realizing that potential requires federal government leadership.”