December 08, 2020 Press Release

Argo AI Joins The Alliance For Automotive Innovation

Industry association welcomes cutting-edge automated vehicle technology company, bolstering its stature as the single, authoritative voice for a rapidly evolving industry

 

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Alliance for Automotive Innovation (Auto Innovators), the singular, authoritative, and respected voice of the automotive industry today announced a new member: Argo AI, the self-driving technology platform company. The technology firm shares Auto Innovators’ focus on transforming mobility, and Argo AI’s addition directly supports the association’s work to create the right policy environment for smarter, safer, and cleaner mobility.

“Argo AI’s voice will help us advance new personal mobility options and strengthen the industry’s status as the leader of technological innovation,” said John Bozzella, President and CEO of Auto Innovators.

“We are pleased to welcome the company to Auto Innovators and appreciate the opportunity to have their voice among the broad range of innovators working toward new technologies.”

“As a leading self-driving technology company, we feel it's important to communicate the transformative potential of autonomous vehicles to policymakers,” said Andrew Woelfling, Director of Public Policy and Government Relations, Argo AI. “The organization is uniquely positioned to help us achieve uniform policies that promote the safe testing and deployment of self-driving vehicles, while fostering innovation across the industry."

The Alliance for Automotive Innovation was founded when the Association of Global Automakers and The Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers joined to form a new group focused on promoting a smarter, safer, and cleaner automotive industry.

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About Argo AI

Created in 2017, and partnering with leading automakers, Argo AI is an autonomous technology platform company that builds the technology that powers self-driving vehicles such as the software, hardware, maps, and cloud-support infrastructure. Their 360-degree awareness of self-driving technology enables new ridesharing or delivery services without the need for a human driver. With extensive experience in artificial intelligence and robotics, their goal is to make mobility safe, easy, and enjoyable for all. For more information visit our website https://www.argo.ai.

About the Alliance for Automotive Innovation

Formed in 2020, the Alliance for Automotive Innovation is the singular, authoritative, and respected voice of the automotive industry. Focused on creating a safe and transformative path for sustainable industry growth, the Alliance for Automotive Innovation represents the manufacturers producing nearly 99 percent of cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. The newly established organization, a combination of Global Automakers and Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers, is directly involved in regulatory and policy matters impacting the light-duty vehicle market across the country. Members include U.S. operations of international motor vehicle manufacturers, original equipment suppliers, technology, and other automotive-related companies and trade associations. The Alliance for Automotive Innovation is headquartered in Washington, DC, with offices in Detroit, MI, and Sacramento, CA. For more information, visit our website http://www.autosinnovate.org.