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Report Provides Comprehensive View on the Cost and Benefits of Self-Driving Technologies
A new report estimates that autonomous vehicles will add between $3 to $6 trillion in cumulative consumer and societal benefits to the U.S. economy by 2050.

SAFE to Release Groundbreaking Study on Autonomous Vehicles and the Labor Force
A new report from SAFE estimates that total annual benefits of autonomous vehicles could possibly reach as high as $800 billion by 2050.

A Long, Litigious Road on Fuel Economy Is the Worst Outcome for All Stakeholders
The auto industry is reportedly conveying to the administration that it wants to seek a compromise with California in order to avoid two different fuel economy standards.

System-Wide Innovation in Transportation Sector to Unlock Economic and Social Benefits
Panelists at an event on Capitol Hill emphasized the importance of taking advantage of today’s environment to shape technological changes in the transportation sector for the benefit of the public interest and to mitigate any unintended consequences.

Study: Put Autonomous Vehicles on Roads Sooner Rather Than Later
"The more miles that autonomous vehicles travel—on different roads, in different environments, and under various weather conditions—the more quickly their safety improves."

At EPA Hearing, Testimonies Focus on Economic, National Security Benefits of Stricter Fuel Economy
'Fuel economy regulations are a preemptive strike against collusion and market-distorting behavior. In fact, current regulations will eliminate 12 billion barrels of oil imports between 2015 and 2040.'

Panel: Consumers Will Accept Driverless Cars
While consumers are expected to warm to self-driving vehicles over time, the auto industry has adapted quickly, embracing autonomous technology and driving innovation.

What Should Congress Do About Autonomous Vehicles?
There’s growing evidence of the natural link between autonomous and electric vehicles.

Autonomous Cars Are Getting Better, But Standard Testing Metrics Needed
While new data from California provides some insight to gains for AVs, the real story is the fact that the industry needs consistent monitoring and metrics nationwide to drive a deeper understanding of the technology and its capabilities.

Crosspost: SAFE’s Hayward and Bin-Nun Speak with Edward Niedermeyer on AV Challenges
Transparency in the industry and an effective regulatory framework are needed in order to deploy the new technology in a safe and effective manner and for society to see its full benefits.