American AV stakeholders urge need for top-down regulatory approach

On paper, the US is an ideal location for autonomous vehicle (AV) development. Not only does it have an array of world-leading automakers but its Silicon Valley provides a potent mixture of computing technical excellence and vast capital backing. But is it making the most of this advantage?

As more AV efforts transition from pilot programmes to real-world deployment, concerns are growing that the US approach to AV regulation is lagging.