First automated vehicle in New York, an Audi,
takes to capitol streets in technology demonstration
- Audi is first company to win license for automated vehicle testing in the state
- Audi demonstrates technology at statehouse in Albany
- Audi showcases Audi Highway Pilot technology for legislators, their staffers, and media
ALBANY, New York, 2017 – Audi became the first company to demonstrate an
automated vehicle in New York.
Audi offered
rides and demonstrations of Audi Highway Pilot technology – Society of
Automobile Engineers Level 3 automation – to legislators, their staffs, media
and other stakeholders.
The vehicle is
capable of automated driving at posted highway speeds when specific conditions
are met. Two trained engineers are in the vehicle to monitor the system and
ensure safety, one in the front seat and one in the back. Audi’s
demonstration vehicle has already safely logged thousands of miles on limited
access highways across the U.S.
“Audi, with
the partnership of forward-thinking states like New York, are at the forefront
of defining the future of transportation,’’ said Scott Keogh, president of Audi
of America. “That kind of innovation only happens with industry and government
working hand-in-hand toward a shared goal of safer roads.”
New York
recently selected Audi of America as the first company approved to perform
autonomous vehicle testing in the state after Governor Andrew Cuomo announced
that the state was accepting applications from companies interested in testing
or demonstrating autonomous vehicles on public roads.
New
legislation included in New York’s FY 2018 budget allows for testing autonomous
technology through a year-long pilot program. Audi’s vehicle routing
information for the Albany demonstration has been pre-approved by the New York
State Police and its application was approved by the Department of Motor
Vehicles. State Police review the route to be taken, and are required to
supervise the demonstration.
EDITED FROM MEDIA INFORMATION
BRUCE HUBBARD
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