Welcome to PAVE UK

Safety Mobility Sustinability

to our roadways

Public understanding is key to achieving that potential.

Meet PAVE

We're a coalition of industry, nonprofits, public sector agencies, and academics with one goal: to inform the public about automated vehicles and their potential so everyone can fully participate in shaping the future of transportation.

Facts are Central to PAVE's Mission

Knowing basic terminology and learning about the key questions can help bring everyone into the conversation.

60%

Percentage of Americans who would trust AVs more if they understood how they worked
^{(Source: PAVE Poll)}

$71 Billion

Estimated annual economic benefit of the reduced traffic congestion from AVs
^{(Source: Securing America's Future Energy)}

42,795

Estimated number of people who died in motor vehicle crashes in the U.S. in 2022
^{(Source: NHTSA)}

80%

Percentage of unemployed Americans with transportation limiting disabilities
^{(Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics)}

Our Objectives

Educate the public about fully autonomous vehicles.

Collaborate with the public sector on AV initiatives.

Unify and align AV stakeholders.

Serve as a reference on autonomous vehicles.

Address end-users’ concerns to maximise the adoption of AV technology.

Connect industry with other technology, safety, and regulatory stakeholders.

Testimonials

"There simply was not any neutral and technologically open organisation in Europe which dedicated its focus on automated mobility – and not only on automated passenger cars – which means that we are talking about a real disruptive solution. There was a need for an organisation for a specific European way towards autonomy, a way which substantially differs from the US or the Chinese. The focus of PAVE Europe lies on trust and on fact based communication, which both are of fundamental importance for building up social acceptance."

Karl ObermairChairman, PAVE Europe Board

"Autonomous vehicles have the potential to reshape our perception of mobility and profoundly benefit our world. To realize this vision, we must master not only technical, legal, and business challenges—it also requires understanding and addressing the complexities of public acceptance and societal change. To tackle these critical aspects, a joint, industry-wide effort is essential. That’s why Mobileye co-founded PAVE Europe, and is excited to collaborate with inspiring, like-minded individuals, companies, and organizations dedicated to this transformative journey."

Christian LichtmanneckerBusiness Development Lead Europe, Mobileye

"What inspires me most about PAVE Europe’s mission is its commitment to demystifying autonomous vehicle technology. By breaking down complex concepts and presenting them in an accessible way, PAVE Europe empowers individuals, communities, and policymakers to make informed decisions. To all our visitors, I would like to emphasise that the future of mobility is a shared journey, one that requires collaboration, understanding, and trust. PAVE Europe’s work is essential because we are at the forefront of creating a well-informed public dialogue around autonomous vehicle technology. We are here to help everyone—from policymakers to everyday citizens—understand the implications of this technology, so that together, we can create a safer, more sustainable, and inclusive transportation future."

Nathalie TeerStrategic Affairs Lead, Easymile

"We started this consortium based on the evidence around public trust in autonomous technology, and I’m personally proud of the many organisations that have joined the mission to educate and communicate on the vast benefits. Every day, PAVE Europe works to address this to the audiences we most need to include. Having co-founded PAVE Europe fills me with immense pride, as I continue to see the vast, life- and world-changing potential of autonomous technology. The organisation is unique in its neutrality, diversity, and inclusivity of the entire autonomous ecosystem."

Lukas NeckermannManaging Director, Neckermann Strategic Advisors

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Media reports today indicate that a crash overnight in Connecticut involved a personal vehicle whose driver told police “his car was in autopilot while he was checking on his dog in the back seat just before the crash.” Partners for Automated Vehicle Education is providing this information to media in hopes of helping the public understand the capabilities of vehicles for sale today:

Most vehicles available for sale today offer driver assistance features; in all vehicles available for sale today, even with the most advanced of these aids, the driver must always monitor and be prepared to control the vehicle.

It is incorrect to refer to current vehicles with driver assist technologies as “self-driving” or “autonomous.”

It is damaging to public discussion about advanced vehicle technologies – and potentially unsafe – to refer to vehicles now available for sale to the public using terms such as “automated,” “self-driving,” “autonomous,” “auto pilot” or “driverless,” because creating an inaccurate impression of vehicle capabilities can put drivers and other road users at risk.

There are vehicles from several companies on roads that feature “self-driving” or “autonomous” capability; many of these vehicles currently include safety drivers or engineers at the controls. Many of these vehicles are being designed to operate as part of a ride hailing or goods delivery service, so they will not be available for sale to the general public in the near term.

About PAVE
Partners for Automated Vehicle Education is a broad coalition of industry leaders, academic and public-sector institutions, and advocates for safety, mobility and sustainability that launched its public education campaign in January 2019. PAVE members have come together with the goal of raising understanding and awareness of AV technology so that everyone has the knowledge to participate in shaping the future of our roads.