The Consumer Technology Association (CTA)® and a coalition of leading organizations today sent a letter to U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy encouraging the agency to champion policies that promote American leadership in the autonomous vehicle (AV) sector.
Specifically, the letter, co-signed by Alliance for Automotive Innovation, American Trucking Associations, Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International, Autonomous Vehicle Industry Association, Blinded Veterans Association, Chamber of Progress Coalition for Reimagined Mobility, Intelligent Transportation Society of America, National Federation of the Blind, NetChoice, TechNet, United Spinal Association, and Zero Emission Transportation Association, promotes:
Urgent Call for USDOT Action: The letter urges the U.S. Department of Transportation to champion policies that promote American leadership in the autonomous vehicle sector.
Benefits of Autonomous Vehicles: Highlight the widespread and safe deployment of AVs, which can improve public safety, lower healthcare costs, enhance mobility for elderly and disabled Americans, bolster the supply chain, reduce emissions, and strengthen the economy.
Federal Government's Role: Emphasize the crucial role of the Federal government in ensuring a safe and accessible future for AVs, and the need for smart and innovative policies to maintain U.S. leadership in this sector.
Risk of Losing Leadership to China: Stress the importance of acting now to avoid ceding leadership in the AV industry to China.
Specific Policy Recommendations: Outline the specific actions recommended, such as advancing an AV safety framework, asserting federal authority, modernizing safety regulations, authorizing innovative warning technologies, and clarifying interpretations to ensure industry certainty.
“Without swift federal action, the U.S. risks ceding its leadership in this transformative industry to China,” said Gary Shapiro, CEO and Vice Chair, CTA. “This letter underscores a core part of our Innovation Agenda and shows how autonomous vehicles are already enhancing mobility and safety for millions of Americans and revolutionizing the transportation of goods.”
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