ACCEL-RT

Accelerating the future of transportation

ACCEL-RT hopes to create viable deployment pathways for rural autonomous vehicles with solutions that are technically feasible, cost effective, supported by public and private stakeholders, and serve critical needs in the communities, both in the Southwest and nationwide.

Our Research

RAVs for Last Mile Delivery

Explore how automation can provide freight access directly to/from rural communities considering both automated air and road vehicles.

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RAVs on Rural Roads

Protect road users from safety risks posed by road hazards, such as weather concerns, pedestrian crossing risks, speeding risks, poor road quality, and congestion.

RAVs within Logistics Hubs

Perform automated parking and docking maneuvers, decreasing parking challenges and reducing driver wait time.

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Let’s Discuss the Future of Rural Autonomous Transportation

ACCEL-RT seeks to engage a wide variety of people, including industry, academia, government, and the communities we serve.

To learn more about our collaboration efforts, or for any other questions, use the form at the right to contact us and we will answer as quickly as possible.

Rows of 18 wheeler tractor trailer trucks
A highway divided by a grassy median and palm trees with buildings on either side of the road.
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Diverging roadways over a body of water