Category: PAVE Europe Resources

The Case for Autonomous Vehicles in Goods Transportation and Logistics

This white paper provides an in-depth exploration of the role of autonomous vehicles (AVs) in goods transportation and logistics. It presents a comprehensive overview of AV applications in off-road goods movement, last-mile delivery, mid-mile logistics, and long-haul transport, while addressing the key challenges and opportunities for adoption. By presenting real-world use cases and industry examples, […]

Autonomous vehicles: The human factor

Driving consumer readiness and the future of insurance Driverless cars may seem like science fiction, but interest in autonomous vehicles (AVs) is growing around the world as the technology develops alongside the regulatory frameworks to support it. Although there are still obstacles to overcome, the future of AVs looks promising. However, AVs’ potential benefits will […]

Safer, Cleaner, More Equitable: Seizing the Opportunities of Highly Automated Vehicles

This white paper aims to provide a holistic perspective on the benefits of autonomous mobility solutions, which operate without a human driver (also known as “self driving” or “autonomous vehicles”), while also considering the status quo of this technology, its benefits and its challenges. This paper presents and describes the most relevant use cases for […]

Navigating the Technology Ahead: A Comprehensive Analysis Of European Union Autonomous Vehicle Regulations And Comparison with Regions Worldwide

This master’s thesis comprehensively analyses the European Union’s regulations on autonomous vehicles, comparing them to those in other regions worldwide (Singapore, United Kingdom, United States, Germany, Norway, Sweden, Australia, Japan and China). The study aims to understand the legal framework, policies, and guidelines governing autonomous vehicles within the EU and globally. The research employs a […]

EU competitiveness: Looking ahead

Europe’s strong system of rights and values offers equal opportunities and leads the way in social inclusion. Our institutions, economic frameworks, and commitment to the rule of law create an environment where businesses can thrive and people can prosper. Top-notch infrastructure and a skilled workforce give Europe its competitive edge. In a changing world with […]

The Automated Vehicle Driver Responsibility in Vehicle Group (AV-DRIVE): Self-driving communications toolkit

This toolkit will provide you with a set of clear definitions, terminologiesand explanations, using plain language for you to consider for use in yourown self-driving vehicle marketing. It contains specific guidance on howthe first commercially available self-driving feature – AUTOMATED LANEKEEPING SYSTEM technology – operates, and will be updated as otherfeatures become available. Developed by […]

Automated Vehicles as a Game Changer for Sustainable Mobility

This open access book explores a vision for a sustainable future in urban mobility through the AVENUE project, showcasing full-scale demonstrations of automated minibuses in European cities. AVENUE pioneers on-demand, door-to-door services, challenging traditional fixed bus itineraries. It delves into the implementation of automated vehicles, emphasizing safety, services, cybersecurity, and accessibility. Part two evaluates the […]

McKinsey Mobility Consumer Pulse

The McKinsey Center for Future Mobility provides globally leading mobility insights and the most accurate forecasts on the future of mobility. Since 2015, we have established a strong track record of our forecasts being closer to reality than those of other providers. With our cutting-edge mobility data and tools, we enable organizations across the mobility […]

Research insights into an autonomous future

Public transport plays a vital role in the smooth running of cities but the implementation of transport solutions is often a costly and disruptive endeavour. There are questions as to whether and to what extent new mobility solutions present an opportunity to reduce these challenges. While recent advances in autonomous vehicle technology have the potential […]

Analysis of the delayed Roll-out of Fully Autonomous Vehicles

Despite having been on the agenda for a long time and ambitious announcements from industry heavyweights, the widespread deployment of automated driving (AD) technology has still not happened yet. So, why does the breakthrough of AD always seem to be two years away? This report aims to, with a special emphasis on purpose-built AVs, analyze […]