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Global Regulations, Budgeting and Testing for Autonomous Driving (AD) Solutions, 2018
AD Technologies Set for Take-off; North America to Take the Lead Initially
23-Jan-2019
North America
Market Research
ME10-01-00-00-00
AU01782-NA-MR_22800
Major automotive OEMs globally are now incorporating active safety and automated vehicle technologies in their future vehicle line-ups to enhance safety and driver comfort. To gauge the suitability of each technology, continuous testing and validation is a must. Based on supportive legislation, several regions across the globe have been identified to facilitate testing and validation under different conditions. While such experiments can be conducted in assigned secure public roads, there are certain closed facilities which are simulated real-world environments offering possibilities for advanced testing. These test beds are strapped with the latest technology to capture and process data from vehicle sensors. Companies associated with these test beds provide the technological, legal, and infrastructure backup needed. OEMs and third-party technology testers choose test beds as per their needs.
Key Features
The aim of this study is to research, analyze, and forecast the risks and opportunities for the development of future autonomous vehicle technology through private-public funding mechanisms across North America, Western Europe and Rest of the World (RoW).
This study has the following objectives:
- To determine autonomous testing legislations across North America, Western Europe and RoW.
- To understand the role of governments in promoting and facilitating research on autonomous vehicles across these regions.
- To comprehend testing mechanisms for the testing of autonomous vehicles across these regions.
- To analyze and eventually conclude which of the region/country is best equipped to tackle the impeding explosion of autonomous vehicles.
Key Issues Addressed
- Is North America, led by the United States, the most forward-thinking region in terms of legalizing connected and autonomous vehicles?
- With an investment of €3.5-4.5 billion from the government, is the United States going to lead in the development of connected and autonomous vehicle technology?
- Within infrastructure, test sites, and technical capabilities, which country or region takes the lead?
- Which country or region is expected to take the lead in legislating, developing, and building the infrastructure for autonomous vehicle testing?
Author: Manish Menon
Key Takeaways
Legislative Snapshot for Autonomous Vehicle Research—Global
Overview of Major Research Funding for CAD Development
Overview of Major Test Bed Facilities
Research Scope, Objectives, Background, and Methodology
Research Scope
Research Aims and Objectives
Key Participant Groups Compared in this Study
Definition—Test Bed
SAE Definition for Various Levels of Automation
Legislative Snapshot for Autonomous Vehicle Research—Global
Legislative Overview for Autonomous Vehicle Testing—North America
Legislative Overview for Autonomous Vehicle Testing—Europe
Legislative Overview for Autonomous Vehicle Testing—RoW
Research Funding—North America
Research Funding—European Commission
Research Funding—The United Kingdom and Germany
Research Funding—Rest of Europe
Research Funding—RoW
List of Government Approved Proving Grounds—North America
M-City—Michigan, US, North America
GoMentum Station—California, US, North America
Selective List of Projects—Europe
AstaZero—Gothenburg, Sweden, Europe
Selective List of Projects—RoW
K-City—Gyeonggi Province, South Korea
Growth Opportunity—Investments and Partnerships from OEMs/TSPs
Strategic Imperatives for Success and Growth
Key Takeaways
Key Conclusions and Future Outlook
The Last Word—3 Big Predictions
Legal Disclaimer
Market Engineering Methodology
List of Exhibits
List of Figures
- 1. Regulations, Budgeting and Testing for Autonomous Driving Solutions: Research Funding, Global, 2018-2025
- 2. Regulations, Budgeting and Testing for Autonomous Driving Solutions: Key Questions, Global, 2018-2025
- 3. Regulations, Budgeting and Testing for Autonomous Driving Solutions: Key Participant Groups Compared in this Study, Global, 2018-2025
- 4. Regulations, Budgeting and Testing for Autonomous Driving Solutions: Definition, Global, 2018
- 5. Regulations, Budgeting and Testing for Autonomous Driving Solutions: Legislative Overview, North America, 2018-2025
- 6. Regulations, Budgeting and Testing for Autonomous Driving Solutions: Legislative Overview, Europe, 2018-2025
- 7. egulations, Budgeting and Testing for Autonomous Driving Solutions: Legislative Overview, RoW, 2018-2025
- 8. Regulations, Budgeting and Testing for Autonomous Driving Solutions: Government Approved Proving Grounds, North America, 2018-2025
- 9. Regulations, Budgeting and Testing for Autonomous Driving Solutions: Selective List of Projects, Europe, 2018
- 10. Regulations, Budgeting and Testing for Autonomous Driving Solutions: Selective List of Projects, RoW, 2018
List of Charts
- 1. Regulations, Budgeting and Testing for Autonomous Driving Solutions: Key Takeaways, Global, 2018-2025
- 2. Regulations, Budgeting and Testing for Autonomous Driving Solutions: Legislative Overview, Global, 2018-2025
- 3. Regulations, Budgeting and Testing for Autonomous Driving Solutions: Major Test Bed Facilities, Global, 2018-2025
- 4. Regulations, Budgeting and Testing for Autonomous Driving Solutions: Key Conclusions and Future Outlook, 2018-2025
- 5. Regulations, Budgeting and Testing for Autonomous Driving Solutions: Definition, Global, 2018-2025
- 6. Regulations, Budgeting and Testing for Autonomous Driving Solutions: Legislative Overview, Global, 2018-2025
- 7. gulations, Budgeting and Testing for Autonomous Driving Solutions: Research Funding, North America, 2018-2025
- 8. Regulations, Budgeting and Testing for Autonomous Driving Solutions: Research Funding, Europe, 2018-2025
- 9. Regulations, Budgeting and Testing for Autonomous Driving Solutions: Research Funding, RoW, 2018-2025
- 10. Regulations, Budgeting and Testing for Autonomous Driving Solutions: Government Approved Proving Grounds, North America, 2018-2025
- 11. Regulations, Budgeting and Testing for Autonomous Driving Solutions: M-City-Michigan, North America, 2018
- 12. Regulations, Budgeting and Testing for Autonomous Driving Solutions: GoMentum Station-California, North America, 2018
- 13. Regulations, Budgeting and Testing for Autonomous Driving Solutions: AstaZero, Sweden, Europe, 2018
- 14. Regulations, Budgeting and Testing for Autonomous Driving Solutions: K City-Gyeonggi Province, South Korea, 2018
- 15. Regulations, Budgeting and Testing for Autonomous Driving Solutions: Key Takeaways, Global, 2018-2025
- 16. Regulations, Budgeting and Testing for Autonomous Driving Solutions: Key Conclusions and Future Outlook, Global, 2018-2025
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