SAE STANDARDS NEWS

Seeking a common language for vehicle automation

In late March, SAE had a unique opportunity-a first, according to the record books: Testifying before Congress about an SAE Standard. More specifically J3016-Levels of Vehicle Automation.

William Gouse, who directs SAE's Federal Program Development activity, faced the U.S. House of Representatives Subcommittee on Digital Commerce and Consumer Protection that is addressing self-driving cars. Gouse served as witness, his testimony aimed at getting the federal government to adopt SAE J3016 both in federal policy and state regulations/legislation. He was joined by three other SAE members, Dr. Kay Stepper of Robert Bosch, Jeff Klei of Continental AG and David Zuby of the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. This was itself another first-a Congressional hearing made up strictly of SAE members.