Americans remain apprehensive about automated vehicles, but according to one study, education and hands-on experience with AVs could spark greater trust.
The study was released Monday by Partners for Automated Vehicle Education, a coalition of industry leaders and driverless-vehicle advocates. Several automakers, technology companies and other industry entities are members of the group, which aims to educate the public on the benefits of automated vehicles.
The group surveyed 1,200 U.S. adults between Feb. 27 and March 5.
According to the group, wary attitudes about AVs aren't just a result of high-profile AV mishaps — such as the 2018 Uber ATG crash in Tempe, Ariz., that killed pedestrian Elaine Herzberg. They also stem from a lack of education about these technologies.
The survey found that 51 percent of Americans know "nothing at all" and 37 percent only kn…