What does AVS mean in PRODUCTS

The Automated Vehicle Scheme offers a range of benefits such as improved road safety and efficiency, reduced emissions, better access to mobility services, cost savings from reduced traffic congestion, lower rates of personal injuries due to vehicular accidents and increased productivity.

Any organization or individual conducting research related to automated vehicles as defined by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) can participate in the program. This includes automakers, technology providers, universities/research institutions and others interested in developing or testing autonomous driving systems.

As with any new technology there are potential risks associated with its implementation. To address these concerns within the Automated Vehicle Scheme stringent safety requirements have been developed that must be met before manufacturers can test their vehicles on public roads. Additionally measures have been taken to ensure that all vehicle operators using this system are properly trained on how to operate them safely.

The Automated Vehicle Scheme works to facilitate collaboration between stakeholders who are researching and developing autonomous driving systems and those who want to use them on public roads. This includes creating shared guidelines for safety standards and providing dedicated areas for testing of autonomous vehicles in real-world environments.

Yes, funding is available through grants offered by NHTSA which provide support for research projects related to automated vehicles as well as incentive programs that encourage adoption by individual drivers or organizations looking for ways to reduce costs associated with operating their own fleets of vehicles.