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Institute for Automated Mobility Formed by Intel and State Of Arizona
Editor's Note: This news item was retrieved and first published through Governing's website.
Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey and Intel Corp. partner to form the Institute for Automated Mobility to advance the idea of self-driving, or driverless, automobiles. This institute will combine the three state universities, Department of Transportation, Department of Public Safety, Commerce Department and companies working on automated cars, trucks and drones, officials said.
Staff writer Ryan Randazzo relays what Governor Ducey had to say on the matter: “The Institute for Automated Mobility will bring together global industry leaders, a public-sector team and the brightest minds in academia, focused on advancing all aspects of automated vehicle science, safety and policy,” Ducey said in a statement. “Arizona is committed to providing the leadership and knowledge necessary to integrate these technologies into the world’s transportation systems.” The Commerce Authority is committing $1.5 million initially; $1 million more will come from the Transportation Department. Intel will make its own undisclosed financial contribution to the institute, officials said. The new institution was announced earlier this October at the DesTechAZ technology conference in Scottsdale.
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