Smart Driving Cars episode 409- National AV Safety Forum and what comes next
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The discussion centers on the recent National AV Safety Forum hosted by NHTSA, highlighting a shift from focusing solely on safety to embracing the broader value of autonomous vehicles (AVs) including mobility, affordability, and economic benefits. Key points include the potential for AVs to double productivity in trucking by allowing drivers to rest while vehicles operate autonomously, the importance of balancing regulation to foster innovation without compromising safety, and the transformative impact AVs could have on transit and logistics. The episode captures a pivotal moment where AV deployment is seen as imminent and essential for societal advancement.
With all of the major players on hand, the Department of Transporation held a National AV Safety Forum in D.C.. And Princeton's Alain Kornhauser says the focus on empowering AV innovators is opening doors. Join Alain and co-host Fred Fishkin for that plus an AARP podcast on mobility featuring ITN America's Katherine Freund, reports on impact of AVs on vehicle miles traveled and the hidden costs of Waymo robotaxis on SF streets. And concerns about what the U.S.-Israeli reported disruptions of traffic signals and such in Iran may mean. Tune in and subscribe!
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