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Automated Vehicle Hub

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The AV Hub highlights examples of recent automated vehicle (AV) events, funding opportunities, reports, articles, and other resources from U.S.

Overview of Automation Activities at U.S. DOT

Within the United States Department of Transportation (U.S. DOT), several operating administrations and the Office of the Secretary (OST) have complementary roles and responsibilities related to automation in surface transportation. This document provides an illustrative—but not exhaustive—...

Automated Vehicles Comprehensive Plan

Automated Vehicles Comprehensive Plan,  January 11, 2021, Washington, DC.

Building upon the principles stated in AV 4.0, the Automated Vehicles Comprehensive Plan defines three goals to achieve USDOT's vision for Automated Driving Systems (ADS).

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Notice of Withdrawal of Request for Information

The Department of Transportation  is withdrawing a Request for Information (“RFI”) that solicited information on whether airline restrictions on the distribution or display of airline flight information harm consumers and constitute an unfair and deceptive business practice and/or an unfair...

Office of Vehicle Safety Research (OVSR) Studies

NHTSA’s Office of Vehicle Safety Research (OVSR) conducts research at the NHTSA Vehicle

Research and Test Center (VRTC) in East Liberty, Ohio. Research programs covered by this

assessment support NHTSA’s mission by examining how drivers interact with current

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