1、25THEAVINDUSTRY.ORGAVState of AV|2Jeff FarrahChief Executive OfficerAutonomous Vehicle Industry AssociationIt is my pleasure to introduce the second annual State of AV report,the leading publication that highlights the remarkable momentum and milestones of autonomous vehicle(AV)innovators across the

2、 country.Over the past year,the AV industry has expanded its footprint in American communitiesdelivering safer roads,greater supply chain resilience,and creating new economic opportunities.In these pages,you will find firsthand accounts from industry leaders,new geographic case studies,and never-bef

3、ore-published data on AV deployment.These insights offer a window into an industry that is not only scaling responsibly but also redefining how we move people and goods.This report arrives at a pivotal moment.AVs are no longer a vision of the future.They operate every day in cities and states from A

4、rizona to Michigan to Florida,in vehicles ranging from passenger vehicles to zero-occupancy delivery robots to long-haul trucks.More than 145 million autonomous miles have been driven on U.S.public roads,and that number is climbing fast.But the industrys progress is not inevitable.To fully realize t

5、he benefits of AVssafer travel,reduced emissions,improved mobility for people with disabilities and older Americans,and strengthened national competitivenesswe need federal policy leadership.State governments have taken the lead in recent years.Thats why AVIA has released Securing American Leadershi

6、p in Autonomous Vehicles and is working closely with policymakers to establish a national policy framework that fosters innovation,ensures safety,and cements U.S.leadership in the global AV race.We know the stakes are high.Each day,over 100 people lose their lives on U.S.roadslargely due to human er