FAQs

What is the Autonomous Vehicle Industry Association?

To advance its mission worldwide, the Autonomous Vehicle Industry Association (AVIA) works collaboratively with international policymakers, regulators, civic organizations and the public to realize the safety and societal benefits of autonomous vehicles (AVs) and make the technology a reality on roads and highways.

Who makes up your current membership?

The Association is comprised of the leading technology, rideshare, trucking, and automotive companies and our members are listed here.

What are the benefits of autonomous vehicles (AVs)?

Autonomous vehicles can revolutionize how people, goods, and services move from one place to another. This technology provides an opportunity to improve public safety, enhance mobility for the elderly and disabled, reduce traffic congestion, improve environmental quality, advance transportation efficiency and spur growth in the U.S. economy.

What are the goals and objectives of the Association?

Broadly, the members of AVIA are united in their goal to bring AVs to U.S. roads safely and swiftly. Autonomous vehicles offer an opportunity to make America’s roadways safer and to enhance mobility for the elderly, disabled and disadvantaged. The best path for this innovation is to have one clear national framework. The Association works with policymakers at all levels of government around the world to develop the right solutions that will facilitate the testing and deployment of AVs.

What is an autonomous vehicle (AV)?

An autonomous vehicle (AV) is defined as Levels 4 and 5 by the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE). At SAE Level 4 and above, vehicles will be equipped with sensing and computing systems that do not rely on a human to take over in any situation within a defined operation domain. In contrast, vehicles with other levels of automation are advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) with features that provide convenience and added safety, but the driver still has an active role in the driving process.

I’d like to learn more about the Autonomous Vehicle Industry Association. How can I do that?

Please email us at info[at]theAVindustry.org to find out how you can get involved.