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Automated Vehicles

Automated Driving Systems: A Vision for Safety

Automated Driving Systems: A Vision for Safety

The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is fully committed to reaching an era of crash-free roadways through deployment of innovative lifesaving technologies. Recent...

AV 4.0

AS the world leader in technology, American innovation and ingenuity have historically transformed how we travel and connect with one another. Under this Administration, President Donald J. Trump has stressed the importance of ensuring America’s continued leadership in emerging technologies,...

USDOT Comprehensive Management Plan for Automated Vehicle Initiatives

On March 23, 2018, President Trump signed into law the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2018 (2018 Omnibus Bill).  This legislation, among other things, directs the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) to conduct research on the development of Automated Vehicles (AV) and provides...