Source: European Parliament
Question for written answer E-001267/2025
to the Commission
Rule 144
Pierfrancesco Maran (S&D)
The action plan for the automotive sector identifies autonomous vehicles (AVs) as a key technology that is expected to generate a global added value for the sector of EUR 400 billion by 2035. However, while the United States and China have moved forward with AV deployment, in Europe we are lagging behind.
Our automotive industry is at a critical juncture and must embrace advanced technologies to remain globally competitive. AVs represent a key sector where the EU could invest more, as highlighted in the Draghi report, but progress is being hindered by fragmentation in the single market and other constraints. We need to create a single market to support the innovation and deployment of AVs.
In the light of this, can the Commission:
- 1.Clarify the timeline for updating the regulatory framework for AVs, particularly regarding the lifting of the restriction on small series vehicles?
- 2.Lay out the steps for establishing large-scale test beds for AVs and indicate what concrete objectives (in terms of number of vehicles deployed) it will set for these test beds?
- 3.Explain when we can expect the number of AVs on the EU’s roads to match the number of those on US roads, currently estimated at 1 000 vehicles with high levels of automation?
Submitted: 26.3.2025