A Note From Our Managing Director:
Greetings from PAVE Europe! We hope you’re having a wonderful year so far. Our team has had a busy start to 2024, and we’re gearing up for some exciting events ahead. I am thrilled to share with you the latest updates, achievements, and insights from our organization and the AV space. Your insights are invaluable to us, and we encourage you to reach out!
PAVE Europe On the Road
In recent months, we’ve taken advantage of various opportunities to hit the road and engage with the community on AV technology – something we’re deeply passionate about! From London to Berlin, Paris to Turin, we’ve had conversations with people about AV technology and how it could shape their communities.
Get ready for an exciting lineup of upcoming events that will explore the realm of autonomous driving and its future in even greater detail! Some of the events on our agenda include:
- APRIL 16-19 – Intertraffic, Amsterdam, Netherlands
- APRIL 15-18 – TRA2024, Dublin, Ireland
- APRIL 19 – CAD Symposium, Dublin, Ireland
- APRIL 18-21 – Earthfest 2024, London, UK
- MAY 22-23 – REUTERS Automotive Europe 2024, Munich, Germany
- MAY 22 – CCAM General Assembly & Partnership Board Meeting, Brussels
- JULY 3-4 – Autonomy London Mobility Summit, London
- JULY – AV demonstration rides with WAYMO at ARTS2024 Conference in San Diego, USA
Join us! We’d love to catch up when we’re in your area.
Welcome PAVE UK!
We were excited to welcome the newest member of the PAVE family at the launch of PAVE UK at the Royal Automobile Club in London in February.
PAVE UK is funded by a grant from the UK’s Centre for Connected and Autonomous Vehicles and is managed by WMG at the University of Warwick. We are eager to collaborate with PAVE UK on the global challenge of AV education.
PAVE Europe in ZalaZONE
PAVE Europe members and guests recently convened at ZalaZONE in Hungary, hosted by our esteemed member AVL. Participants had the privilege of touring the proving ground and AV testing facilities operated by AVL in collaboration with the TÜV Rheinland Group.
Both physically present and virtually connected, our member companies united to strategize for the future. Additionally, our Working Groups convened to advance significantly in critical areas, including building trust in autonomous technology, tackling insurance issues, enhancing public transportation, optimizing shared mobility, streamlining logistics, and enhancing goods transportation.
Interview with Andrea Conti of AVL
In an exclusive interview, we had the opportunity to speak with Andrea Conti, Vice President for ADAS/AD at AVL, to delve into his vision for autonomous vehicles and their adoption in Europe.
PAVE Europe Partner of Automotive Europe 2024
PAVE Europe is proud to announce its partnership with REUTERS EVENTS for the Automotive Europe 2024 conference, set to unfold in Munich on May 22-23. As part of this collaboration, we’ll be hosting a panel discussion titled “Managing the Transition Towards Fully Autonomous Vehicles.”
OXA Deploys Self-Driving SW in Florida
PAVE Europe member OXA deploys its Commercial Self-driving Software for the First Time as AV Shuttles Launch for Passengers in Florida, US.
The services are a major investment in the city’s downtown area and are operated by US shuttle service provider Beep in partnership with the Jacksonville Transport Authority (JTA) and the Florida State College at Jacksonville (FSCJ).
Terhills Autonomous Shuttles: A Look at User Satisfaction
A study conducted by the University of Liège, in collaboration with LRM, examined user satisfaction levels with the autonomous shuttle service at the Terhills Resort in Belgium.
Unlocking the Future: The Promises of Autonomous Mobility
Discover an insightful and forward-looking article penned by PAVE Europe Board Member Chris Lichtmannecker, who serves as the Head of Global Business Development & Strategic Partnerships – Autonomous Mobility at Mobileye. Dive into the discussion about the tremendous positive impact autonomous vehicles can bring to our world when deployed under the right conditions.
EU Report on Road Safety
The EU has released its Annual Statistic Report on Road Safety in EU Member States, compiling data from 2022. Unfortunately, compared to 2021, there has been a notable increase in the number of road crashes, fatalities, and injuries recorded. It’s disheartening to note that despite a 9% decrease in fatalities across the entire EU in 2019, the trend has reversed.
Of particular concern are vulnerable road users, including pedestrians, motorcyclists, mopeds, and cyclists, who account for the highest number of fatalities compared to other modes of transportation, totaling 47%. Car occupants represent 45% of fatalities, while the remaining 3% comprise other categories. The age groups most at risk are individuals aged 25-49 (32%) and 50-64 (23%).
New PAVE Europe Member
We have been excited to welcome HOLO as new PAVE Europe member!
Interested in joining PAVE? Send us an email at [email protected] to get started!
Catch Up on PAVE Europe Panels
In the initial months of the year, we hosted three virtual panels. These covered topics such as Public Engagement, Scaling Autonomous Driving in Hamburg, and the Future of Public Transport with AVs in Europe.
We have a great slate of panels scheduled for the spring and summer, so keep an eye out for announcements. If you miss the live panels, catch up by watching the recordings on YouTube.
Tune in to the PAVECast
Are you caught up on our podcast? Tune in to our latest conversation from wherever you are.
If you have suggestions for PAVECast topics or guests, let us know!
PAVE Europe is a broad coalition with the goal of bringing the conversation about automated vehicles (AVs) to the public to ensure that everyone can play a role in shaping our future. Visit our website to find out more.
