Applus+ IDIADA has contributed to defining the framework guidelines that will govern the testing of autonomous driving prototypes on public roads across Europe. As part of the working group set up by the European Commission (EC), Carlos Luján, Head of Homologations of Connected & Automated Vehicles, has collaborated closely with national authorities and European bodies to establish a set of overarching principles, focusing on the fundamental priority of safety.
This guide is crucial for automated vehicle manufacturers to conduct tests on open roads. While current regulations for vehicle homologation require mandatory testing on public roads, there is no common legal foundation for such tests across different EU Member States. The document proposed by the EC's working group aims to harmonize testing requirements across Europe, eliminating existing disparities between countries.
The text, which has been widely agreed upon by member states and manufacturers, was recently endorsed by the European Commission's Autonomous Vehicle sub-working group. The EC will now seek political backing from the states to formalize this as a reference framework document.
Carlos Luján states: “For Applus+ IDIADA, being part of this working group created to lay the foundations for the future of mobility in Europe is a recognition of our organization's prestige and expertise in the field of connected and automated transport. These guidelines will ensure consistent safety standards across the continent, marking a step forward towards a more connected and safer Europe.”
The working group now plans to extend these guidelines to facilitate cross-border testing, allowing manufacturers to carry out trials in multiple countries without needing separate permits for each. The third phase will go a step further by establishing requirements that will enable these vehicles, once approved, to circulate on public roads, paving the way for their regular integration into European traffic.
This regulatory framework lays the groundwork for Europe to advance towards a testing environment that guarantees the safe and uniform use of autonomous vehicles.
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