NAVYA joins the Autonomous Vehicle Industry Association, professional association dedicated to improving the regulation of autonomous vehicles in the United States

Villeurbanne, France, January 31st, 2022 – 7:30 am CET – NAVYA (FR0013018041- Navya), a leading company in autonomous mobility systems, announced that it has joined the Autonomous Vehicle Industry Association to promote the benefits of autonomous mobility.

AVIA represents a unique composite among the world’s most innovative technology, automotive, trucking, delivery and rideshare companies. Established in 2016 by Ford, Lyft, Uber, Volvo Cars and Waymo, AVIA was the first advocacy organization dedicated exclusively to AVs. In five years, the association has tripled in membership, reinforced its role as the unified voice of the AV industry and increased engagement with lawmakers and regulators at all levels of the U.S. government. As a new member, NAVYA will support the collaborative work of the Association and help to shape the regulations related to the development of autonomous mobility in one of its key markets.

“We are pleased to have NAVYA as a member of the Association. Its technological expertise in Level 4 autonomous mobility systems, as well as the Company’s extensive deployments in the U.S., are strong assets for promoting autonomous vehicles.”

Ariel Wolf, General Counsel of the Autonomous Vehicle Industry Association

“Navya Inc., is proud to become an active member of AVIA. Alongside prestigious mobility players, Navya Inc. is contributing to the development of the AV technology in the United States. With several projects already in operation today, and more to come in the next few months, the U.S. market has a strong potential. From policy makers to the end user, we must work together to shape this new way of transporting people and goods“.

Sophie Desormière, CEO of NAVYA

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About the Autonomous Vehicle Industry Association (AVIA)

Argo AI, Aurora, Cruise, Embark, Ford, Gatik, Kodiak, Lyft, Motional, Navya, Nuro, TuSimple, Uber, Volvo Cars, Waymo and Zoox are members of the Autonomous Vehicle Industry Association (AVIA). AVIA works with lawmakers, regulators, and the public to realize the safety and societal benefits of autonomous vehicles. The association is comprised of companies with technical expertise and experience in the technology, automobile, rideshare and trucking sectors. Bringing together their varied backgrounds, the companies formed AVIA to advance AVs’ tremendous safety, mobility and economic benefits to consumers in the safest and swiftest manner possible. For more information, visit our website www.theavindustry.org.

About NAVYA

Created in 2014, NAVYA is a leading French name specialized in the supply of autonomous mobility systems and associated services. With 280 employees in France (Paris and Lyon), in the United States (Michigan) and in Singapore, NAVYA aims at becoming the leading player in Level 4 autonomous mobility systems for passenger and goods transport. Since 2015, NAVYA has been the first to market and put into service autonomous mobility solutions. The Autonom® Shuttle, main development axis, is dedicated to passenger transport. Since its launch, more than 180 units have been sold in 23 countries as of 31 December 2020. The Autonom® Tract is designed to goods transport. Engaged in an ambitious CSR approach, the Company has an active policy in this area, as illustrated by the obtaining of the ISO 9001 certification in September 2021. The Valeo and Keolis groups are among NAVYA’s historical shareholders.
NAVYA is listed on the Euronext regulated market in Paris (ISIN code: FR0013018041- Navya).
For more information visit: www.navya.tech/en

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