Autonomous Vehicle Industry Association

Public trust in AVs is essential to their acceptance, and the AV industry must earn and maintain that trust. We recognize we have important work to do, which is why the Autonomous Vehicle Industry Association is unveiling the #TRUSTPrinciples and new initiatives to reinforce AV safety, transparency and responsible integration into communities. More from CEO Jeff Farrah on this announcement: https://lnkd.in/gN5XehCv

"I understand why some of my fellow drivers are concerned about autonomous trucking, but I have talked to countless drivers at truck stops and beyond, and most are simply curious due to lack of knowledge about the technology and what it will mean for drivers. I think the reality is that this technology is going to be great for truckers." As California lawmakers consider another AV truck ban, more straight from the perspective of a safety driver with Kodiak on how AV trucks and truck drivers will thrive together: https://lnkd.in/eqqgjk8C

This week the Autonomous Vehicle Industry Association hosted our annual Advocacy Day, bringing together industry leaders & policymakers. We were honored to recognize Senator John Thune and Senator Gary Peters as AV Champions for their longstanding leadership to realize the full potential of AVs' safety, mobility & economic benefits. A big thank you to Ossa (Fredricsson) Fisher with Aurora for opening the insightful panel conversation with Acting Under Secretary for Transportation Policy Christopher C., Paul Escobar, and alison pascale, moderated by AVIA CEO Jeff Farrah.

The Autonomous Vehicle Industry Association joins with +65 disability, city, business & transit voices to OPPOSE SB915, a bill that would halt AVs’ progress in California and hurt those seeking new mobility options. Read the coalition letter for concerns with the legislation: https://lnkd.in/dNepEmvU

AVs will make Kentucky’s roads safer, create new accessibility options & boost the Commonwealth as a supply chain leader. As KY becomes the 25th state with an AV law, we thank Kentucky lawmakers for recognizing the tech's opportunities. A statement from AVIA Chief Executive Officer Jeff Farrah on Kentucky HB7: https://lnkd.in/eS3McxAs

AVIA is thrilled to announce our first ever State of AV report, which delivers first of its kind data about the autonomous vehicle industry and CEO sentiment. State of AV has compelling profiles of AV leaders like Aurora, Waymo, Gatik, Kodiak, Waabi, Zoox, Motional, and Nuro. We also have a great interview with the National Federation of the Blind on the benefits of AVs. Give it a read! 👍

The Autonomous Vehicle Industry Association is excited to unveil our first-ever #StateofAV report, sharing new data & key insights on the industry's exciting progress toward safer roads, more resilient supply chains & expanded accessibility. Updated data from members of the industry confirms that AVs have driven nearly 70 MILLION miles on U.S. public roads - a 59% increase in miles since we last reported back in July. That's equivalent to driving across Route 66 over 29,000 times. Read the full report: https://lnkd.in/egYQqmjz

"If AVs have to get city-by-city authorization, the technology’s accessibility benefits simply won’t materialize for Californians." National Federation of the Blind's Tim Elder & Jeff Farrah explain why SB 915 is a serious equity problem for California.

I was proud to partner with Tim Elder - President of the National Federation of the Blind of California - on this Op-Ed on why Senate Bill 915 will hurt people with disabilities. SB 915 is akin to needing a new driver's license every time you cross a city line and will halt autonomous vehicle expansion in CA. https://lnkd.in/eR9aktJk

AVIA urges California lawmakers to reject SB 915 ahead of the CA Senate’s Local Government Committee hearing tomorrow. This bill would halt the progress of AVs’ safety & accessibility opportunities in state. Read our full statement on the hearing: https://lnkd.in/ezuPAqkh