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Autonomous Driving – Political, Legal, Social, and Sustainability Dimensions170 technologies even though there are many non-technical aspects that must be considered (Ch. 29). These include the development of appropriate regulations covering technological, safety, and liability standards as well as rules of the road for autonomous vehicles. There remain also many unanswered questions with regard to public regulatory law, licensing law and liability law in the countries considered (Ch. 25). Seventh, perhaps reflective of the fact that autonomous vehicles are still only in early pilot testing phases, few efforts have been made to develop future mobility scenarios in which autonomous driven vehicles play a central role (Ch. 11). In Europe, the driverless-car vision has not been embedded in an overall strategy for realizing sustainable mobility. Finally, where the most governmental activity can be seen is in providing support for research and development of autonomous vehicle technologies. States that are lagging behind technologically are scrambling to catch up by supporting more research and devel- opment. There are still critical technical issues that need further developing before a wide- scale application of autonomous driving can be considered and this provides opportunities for new entrants. There are also uncertainties regarding which technologies may win out in the long run. 8.6 Conclusion Since there are already numerous technological solutions being implemented that are linked to various societal goals (e. g. e-mobility, intermodal solutions, strengthening public trans- port), autonomous driving will have to be debated in the context of these (competing or complementary) technological paths. Discussions about future mobility possibilities and the role that could be played by autonomous or partially or highly automated vehicles should be more inclusive. It should not be restricted to an arena primarily concerned with technical and legal questions such as the round table in Germany. Other stakeholders such as non-governmental organizations or think tanks could be integrated into existing struc- tures (stakeholder platforms, legal processes, etc.), but new arenas could also be created. In parallel, advisory bodies could be set up to assess not only technological advancements and needs, but also social, environmental, and regulatory implications of greater use of autonomous driving technologies. References 1. Aldana, K.: U.S. Department of Transportation Releases Policy on Automated Vehicle Development. http://www.nhtsa.gov/About+NHTSA/Press+Releases/U.S.+Department+of+Transportation+ Releases+Policy+on+Automated+Vehicle+Development. Accessed 21 July 2014 2. Brown, E.G.: Governor Brown Signs Bill to Create Safety Standards for Self-Driving Cars. http://gov.ca.gov/news.php?id=17752. Accessed 10 July 2014 3. Beissmann, T.: Nissan Leaf becomes Japan’s first road-legal autonomous vehicle. http://www. caradvice.com.au/253761/nissan-leaf-becomes-japans-first-road-legal-autonomous-vehicle/. Accessed 10 July 2014