Zitat von LinkedIn@Marcvanimpe: A week and a half ago, I closed the door on 8 years and 6 months at Tesla.
For the past 7 or so years, I’ve worked with governments and regulators around the world to move the needle on safety and autonomous vehicle legislation and regulations, supported by truly incredible colleagues within the global Policy, Legal, Autopilot, Software, Vehicle Engineering teams and others. Having had the opportunity to contribute to future vehicle programs, Robotaxi and other projects, and working with engineers involved, was an unbelievable experience throughout.
Over the past 4 years, I’ve strived to accelerate the deployment of new ADAS technologies in global markets as the Secretary of the UN Taskforce ADAS developing the new UN Regulation 171 (or ‘DCAS’). This regulation was a step-change in the ADAS homologation approach – from technically explicit requirements to performance-based assessment – opening the door for a wider array of systems. Just recently, UN GRVA adopted an amendment which will make more capabilities such as system-initiated maneuvers possible. Sadly, the decision was made to delay some of these capabilities for urban environments – possibly until 2028 (!). This impacts Europe’s competitiveness and it’s clear that the type-approval framework needs to evolve to better and more quickly tackle innovative technologies. Perhaps temporary certification or deployment through pre-certification can prove a solution.
I would not have had the opportunity to work with the various policy teams across the world without the support of Rohan Patel and Jos Dings – who have both been dear mentors and extremely patient with me. I will also never forget the economics-savvy guidance of Odd-Even Bustnes, who brought me on to work in Tesla BELUX at the start. Leaving has been an emotional experience and there are too many unsung heroes in the EMEA, NA and APAC policy teams (and other teams) to list my appreciation for – know that I will miss you all. Don’t change.
Where one door closes, a new one opens. Last week I’ve started work in the global policy team at SpaceX. Super pumped about the days ahead!
