15.1 Introduction: The Convergence of Autonomous Vehicle Technology and Edge Computing15.2 Technological Framework for Autonomous Vehicles: The Role of Edge Computing and AI15.3 Real-Time Data Processing and Edge Computing: Handling the Data Deluge15.4 Algorithms in Autonomous Vehicle Decision-Making15.5 Security, Privacy, and Trust in Vehicular Edge Computing15.6 Conclusion and Future Research DirectionsReferences