Italy is set to lead in autonomous vehicle technology with over 60 mayors backing the initiative. This effort, launched by Pierfrancesco Maran, seeks to transform municipal territories into open-air laboratories for testing self-driving cars. Italy aims to catch up with the US and China, which dominate the field with extensive testing and investment. European initiatives remain fragmented, hampered by differing regulations and insufficient funding. Autonomous vehicles are seen as solutions to urban challenges, targeting improvements in logistics, traffic reduction, and enhanced mobility for the elderly and disabled.
The future of self-driving cars in Italy needs political backing, as over 60 mayors support the initiative to make Italy a leader in autonomous vehicles.
Italy's new initiative aims to utilize municipal areas as open-air laboratories for autonomous vehicle technology, recognizing a significant lag behind the US and China.
Current autonomous vehicle projects in Europe are fragmented, comprising only 400 micro-projects compared to the extensive investments and pilot cities in the US and China.
Italian mayors believe that autonomous driving can address urban challenges, enhancing logistics, reducing traffic, and improving mobility for vulnerable populations in cities.
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