{"id":61016,"date":"2023-07-11T15:04:58","date_gmt":"2023-07-11T20:04:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.emanualonline.com\/blog\/?p=61016"},"modified":"2023-07-11T15:04:58","modified_gmt":"2023-07-11T20:04:58","slug":"volkswagen-autonomous-driving-test-united-states","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.emanualonline.com\/blog\/volkswagen-autonomous-driving-test-united-states","title":{"rendered":"Volkswagen Launches Its First Autonomous Driving Test Program in the United States"},"content":{"rendered":"<ul>\n<li>Volkswagen Group of America to roll out autonomous driving vehicle test fleet in Austin, Texas, in July 2023<\/li>\n<li>Test fleet features all-electric ID. Buzz vehicles<\/li>\n<li>U.S. pilot program bolsters the global Volkswagen Group\u2019s autonomous driving vehicle research and development<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Herndon, Va. \/ Austin, Texas<\/strong> \u2014 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.emanualonline.com\/cars\/volkswagen.htm\">Volkswagen<\/a> Group of America, Inc. (VWGoA) is starting its first autonomous vehicle test program in Austin beginning in July 2023. The company will kick off its program with a batch of 10 all-electric <a href=\"https:\/\/www.emanualonline.com\/blog\/tag\/id-buzz\/\">ID. Buzz<\/a> vehicles outfitted with an autonomous driving (AD) technology platform developed by the global Volkswagen Group in partnership with technology company Mobileye. Over the next three years, VWGoA plans to grow its test fleet in Austin and also progressively expand testing operations to at least four more American cities. Building upon investments throughout this initial pilot, VWGoA anticipates a commercial launch of autonomous driving vehicles in Austin by 2026.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-61023 size-full lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.emanualonline.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/16702-VolkswagenGroupofAmericarollsoutautonomousdrivingvehicletestfleetwithID.BuzzADvehiclesinAustinTexas-copy.jpg\" alt=\"Volkswagen Launches Its First Autonomous Driving Test Program in the United States\" width=\"1200\" height=\"701\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.emanualonline.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/16702-VolkswagenGroupofAmericarollsoutautonomousdrivingvehicletestfleetwithID.BuzzADvehiclesinAustinTexas-copy.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.emanualonline.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/16702-VolkswagenGroupofAmericarollsoutautonomousdrivingvehicletestfleetwithID.BuzzADvehiclesinAustinTexas-copy-300x175.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.emanualonline.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/16702-VolkswagenGroupofAmericarollsoutautonomousdrivingvehicletestfleetwithID.BuzzADvehiclesinAustinTexas-copy-1024x598.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.emanualonline.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/16702-VolkswagenGroupofAmericarollsoutautonomousdrivingvehicletestfleetwithID.BuzzADvehiclesinAustinTexas-copy-768x449.jpg 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1200px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1200\/701;\" \/><\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe are thrilled to bring our exciting ID. Buzz vehicles to American roads\u201d, said Pablo Di Si, President and CEO, Volkswagen Group of America. \u201cExpanding Volkswagen Group\u2019s global autonomous driving vehicle program to the United States marks an important milestone for us. In the future, we will tap into rising demand for new mobility services, and with our iconic ID. Buzz, we will also offer a truly captivating product to support transportation services American consumers can rely upon and trust.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The start of VWGoA\u2019s test program in the U.S. marks a further push for Volkswagen Group\u2019s global autonomous driving vehicle research and development. VWGoA will lead the strategy and business development in the U.S., and has established a subsidiary named Volkswagen ADMT, LLC1\u00a0to support the rollout of its autonomous driving vehicle program, with teams in Belmont, Calif. and Austin, Texas. The company plans to also employ team members who worked with Argo AI.<\/p>\n<p>For the test fleet, VWGoA plans to leverage autonomous driving (AD) technology and ID. Buzz vehicles provided by the Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles brand in Germany.<\/p>\n<p>In the future, VWGoA aims to offer fleets of specially designed ID. Buzz AD vehicles as a comprehensive service including fleet management and remote guidance solutions to other leading companies in the mobility and transportation space, and establish long-term partnerships. VWGoA is not building a dedicated ride hailing or ride sharing service on its own at this time.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-61020 size-full lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.emanualonline.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/16699-VolkswagenGroupofAmericarollsoutautonomousdrivingvehicletestfleetwithID.BuzzADvehiclesinAustinTexas-copy.jpg\" alt=\"Volkswagen Launches Its First Autonomous Driving Test Program in the United States\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.emanualonline.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/16699-VolkswagenGroupofAmericarollsoutautonomousdrivingvehicletestfleetwithID.BuzzADvehiclesinAustinTexas-copy.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.emanualonline.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/16699-VolkswagenGroupofAmericarollsoutautonomousdrivingvehicletestfleetwithID.BuzzADvehiclesinAustinTexas-copy-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.emanualonline.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/16699-VolkswagenGroupofAmericarollsoutautonomousdrivingvehicletestfleetwithID.BuzzADvehiclesinAustinTexas-copy-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.emanualonline.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/16699-VolkswagenGroupofAmericarollsoutautonomousdrivingvehicletestfleetwithID.BuzzADvehiclesinAustinTexas-copy-768x512.jpg 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1200px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1200\/800;\" \/><\/p>\n<p>\u201cExpanding our autonomous vehicle program to the North American Region is the next step in our global strategic roadmap, and the result of a long-term collaborative investment\u201d, said Christian Senger, Member of the board of management of Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles with responsibility for the development of autonomous driving. \u201cMoving into this next phase will help us test, validate and refine technology, bring us closer to establishing commercially available transportation offerings and eventually grow the diverse mobility portfolio for the Volkswagen Group.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>In Austin, VWGoA will use its growing test fleet of ID. Buzz AD vehicles to collect data through driven miles across a diversity of driving scenarios. Each of the initial SAE L4 ID. Buzz vehicles is outfitted with an autonomous driving technology platform developed by the global Volkswagen Group in partnership with Mobileye, which includes cameras, radar, and lidar technology. All vehicles will be staffed with supervising human drivers at all times throughout this initial test phase.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe are excited and ready to roll out our autonomous pilot and test fleet in Austin\u201d, said Katrin Lohmann, President, Volkswagen ADMT, LLC. \u201cWe selected Austin as the first U.S. hub, as the city has a track record for embracing innovation and offers a conducive climate for the testing of autonomous vehicles. We are committed to continuing an open and collaborative dialogue with the city and its diverse stakeholders.\u201d<\/p>\n<h2>Gallery<\/h2>\n<div id='gallery-1' class='gallery galleryid-61016 gallery-columns-8 gallery-size-thumbnail'><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/www.emanualonline.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/16696-VolkswagenGroupofAmericarollsoutautonomousdrivingvehicletestfleetwithID.BuzzADvehiclesinAustinTexas-copy.jpg'><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.emanualonline.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/16696-VolkswagenGroupofAmericarollsoutautonomousdrivingvehicletestfleetwithID.BuzzADvehiclesinAustinTexas-copy-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail lazyload\" alt=\"Volkswagen Launches Its First Autonomous Driving Test Program in the United States\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 150px; 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--smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 150\/150;\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/www.emanualonline.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/16703-VolkswagenGroupofAmericarollsoutautonomousdrivingvehicletestfleetwithID.BuzzADvehiclesinAustinTexas-copy.jpg'><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.emanualonline.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/16703-VolkswagenGroupofAmericarollsoutautonomousdrivingvehicletestfleetwithID.BuzzADvehiclesinAustinTexas-copy-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail lazyload\" alt=\"Volkswagen Launches Its First Autonomous Driving Test Program in the United States\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 150px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 150\/150;\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<p><span style=\"color: #808080; font-size: 12pt;\"><em>This article was originally published on <a href=\"https:\/\/media.vw.com\/en-us\/releases\/1750\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Volkswagen&#8217;s website<\/a>.<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Volkswagen Group of America to roll out autonomous driving vehicle test fleet in Austin, Texas, in July 2023 Test fleet features all-electric ID. Buzz vehicles U.S. pilot program bolsters the global Volkswagen Group\u2019s autonomous driving vehicle research and development Herndon, Va. \/ Austin, Texas \u2014 Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (VWGoA) is starting its first &hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":55,"featured_media":61025,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"_uag_custom_page_level_css":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[10518,5394,6638],"tags":[3983,9783,10987,3988,273],"class_list":["post-61016","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","","category-bev","category-technology","category-volkswagen","tag-autonomous","tag-germany","tag-id-buzz","tag-usa","tag-volkswagen"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v22.6 (Yoast SEO v27.3) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-premium-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Volkswagen Launches Autonomous Driving Test Program in the US<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"The company has prepared a batch of 10 ID. 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