NEWS: The Self-Drive Act, bipartisan legislation aimed at making it easier for autonomous vehicles to operate on roads nationwide, has officially advanced in the U.S. House Committee on Energy and Commerce with a 12-11 vote.
The Self-Drive Act would establish safety standards, preempt state AV laws and allow manufacturers to make vehicles without manual controls such as steering wheels.
"Autonomous vehicles hold enormous potential, not just as a technological advancement, but as a tool to save lives by reducing human error, which is responsible for most crashes," said Rep. Gus Bilirakis (R-Fla.), who chairs a subcommittee of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce devoted to manufacturing issues, said.
This vote moves the bill one step closer to becoming law.
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