AV Ecosystem

Definition

A complex network of technologies, companies, and strategies focused on the development and integration of self-driving vehicles.

Key Components

LiDAR, HD Maps, Computer Vision, EVTOL technology, Sidewalk Robots, Drone Delivery

Uber's Strategy

Hybrid Network (combining human drivers with autonomous vehicles), largely preserving asset-light business model, willingness to invest financially to accelerate adoption

Tesla's Approach

Computer vision-centric strategy

Uber's Key Asset

Extensive network effects for maximizing vehicle utilization for partners

Waymo's Approach

Sensor-heavy, utilizes LiDAR and HD Maps

Societal Challenge

Job displacement for drivers

Market Activity (U.S.)

84 companies in 30 states and 120 cities, 170+ on-road autonomous technology programs

Market Advancement (China)

Rapid advancements in Level 4 Autonomy

2015-01-01

2022-08-01

2022-12-01

as aerospace, defense, or logistics. The purpose of this report is to decompose the current AV ecosystem by looking at the latest version of VSI’s infographic which reflects the major players within the value chain for autonomy. The report provides a high-level analysis of the global AV landscape by explaining each domain of the AV ecosystem. 2 ©2020 VSI Labs VSI’s AV Ecosystem Mapping The AV ecosystem is a vast array of companies both large and small, that offer products and technologies to [...] mobility trends behind it. Therefore, understanding the AV ecosystem is important for any companies and organizations that are involved or try to enter the AV market. To capture this fast-moving and growing market, VSI offers a digital version of our infographic through our portal service. The digital version reflects any changes to the AV industry landscape dynamically. VSI is planning to enhance our AV ecosystem analytics tools by offering sub-category infographics, providing the ecosystem [...] support automated driving. Making sense of this complex and evolving ecosystem is an ongoing task. It is changing all the time! VSI has been mapping the ecosystem of automated driving for five years now. But doing so requires a framework from which you can categorize and classify with reasonable precision. While VSI’s AV ecosystem map is rather high level, beneath it lies many categories and subcategories based on the products they offer. VSI’s Insights Research Portal provide an interactive

There is an active and growing AV ecosystem in the U.S. that includes automakers, startups, suppliers, innovators and mapping, data and sensor companies. In a December 2022 report, Alliance for Automotive Innovation detailed a thriving AV industry and major progress toward testing and commercial deployment in many regions of the country. 84 companies in 30 states and 120 cities 170+ on-road autonomous technology programs ## AVs and Transportation Equity [...] The AV Roadmap includes a four-year plan for supportive government policies to enhance the oversight, testing and deployment of AVs and includes 14 specific recommendations addressing the following pillars: reform regulations to allow for AV deployment at scale, harmonize federal, state, and international policies, and laying the foundation to achieve longer term objectives. Download the Full AV RoadmapDownload the AV One Pager [...] AVs have the potential to provide equitable solutions to transportation challenges, including those encountered by historically disadvantaged communities. Download the Report ## The AV Roadmap: A Four-Year Plan to Revolutionize Transportation Auto Innovators has released a comprehensive roadmap to guide federal government policies that can advance the testing and deployment of automated vehicles (AVs) in the United States.

The potential value of autonomous vehicles (AVs) and advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS) is clear. When fully implemented, AVs and ADAS could revolutionize our approach to transportation and logistics. They could move people and cargo from point to point more efficiently than ever before, while also improving safety—both for those inside vehicles and for vulnerable road users (VRUs) like cyclists and pedestrians. [...] These and other recent developments have led some to conclude that interest in AV development is waning, and perhaps even that the promise of AVs was overstated to begin with. However, this is shortsighted thinking. Despite the challenges ahead, the potential of AVs remains as strong as ever. This is largely thanks to the vibrant digital ecosystems of technology partners that are building the next generation of AV infrastructure today. ## Autonomous vehicles aren’t cancelled [...] Inside the Ecosystem # Digital Ecosystems Are Driving Autonomous Vehicles Forward Widespread adoption may still be years away, but ecosystem partners are making progress on AV/ADAS infrastructure today Petrina Steele Business Development Senior Director Published: December 12, 2023 6 min read Global (EN) Share: Link copied!

In August 2022, the State of California released the “Autonomous Vehicle Strategic Framework.” This planning document reflects the collaborative work of multiple state agencies and stakeholder input to create a statewide vision for how AVs could be best integrated into our daily lives and the transportation ecosystem. [...] Autonomous Vehicles Strategic Framework #### Introduction Autonomous vehicles (AVs) have the potential to transform our transportation system and communities by solving individual mobility needs, improving roadway safety, and moving goods throughout the state sustainably and efficiently. The deployment of autonomous vehicles also could transform manufacturing, maintenance, and service business models to create new jobs and industries for the California workforce.