TIER IV Joins the Autonomous Vehicle Industry Association

WASHINGTON – The Autonomous Vehicle Industry Association (AVIA) announced today that TIER IV, a leader in open-source autonomous driving software, has joined the organization.

"We are thrilled to welcome TIER IV to the Autonomous Vehicle Industry Association,” said Jeff Farrah, AVIA CEO. “As a global leader in open-source autonomous driving technology, TIER IV brings invaluable expertise and innovation to our collective mission of advancing the safe and timely deployment of autonomous vehicles.”

“Joining the Autonomous Vehicle Industry Association marks a significant step forward for TIER IV in our mission to deploy autonomous driving technology,” said Christian John, President, TIER IV North America. “By collaborating with global leaders in the industry, we aim to accelerate innovation, shape future regulatory frameworks, and contribute to a safer, more sustainable mobility ecosystem.”

About the Autonomous Vehicle Industry Association (AVIA):  

AVIA works with lawmakers, regulators, and the public to realize the safety and societal benefits of autonomous vehicles. As the unified voice of the AV industry, the association is comprised of companies with diverse technical expertise and experience in the technology, automobile, ridehail, trucking, and logistics sectors. Bringing together their varied backgrounds, the companies formed AVIA to advance AVs’ tremendous safety, mobility and economic benefits to consumers in the safest and swiftest manner possible. 

About TIER IV: 

TIER IV stands at the forefront of deep tech innovation, pioneering Autoware, the world’s first open-source software for autonomous driving, to empower intelligent vehicles worldwide. Harnessing Autoware, we build scalable platforms and deliver comprehensive solutions across software development, vehicle manufacturing, and service operations.