Volkswagen began Self-driving car test program on the streets of Austin, Texas. In particular, the automaker changed 10 identifiers. Electric horns integrating autonomous driving technology developed in collaboration with Mobile. Over the next 3 years, the manufacturer will expand its test fleet in Austin and introduce its own IDs. Self-driving hype in at least 4 other US cities.
The goal is to offer passenger transportation to Austin using these unmanned vehicles starting from 2026.
Volkswagen says ID. Buzz have been equipped cameras, radars and LiDAR which allow you to work with a platform developed, as mentioned at the beginning, in collaboration with Mobileye, which allows you to have a 4th level of autonomous driving. During this initial test phase, drivers will always be on board the vehicles, ready to intervene if necessary.
Managing the testing and creation of the future passenger service with identifiers. Created a new company called Volkswagen ADMT, based in Silicon Valley, California. The company, which plans to soon hire team members who have worked with Argo AI, the startup is also backed by Volkswagen, which was involved in the development of autonomous driving and was shut down last year.
Recall that in parallel, Volkswagen is testing ID. Self-managed Buzz also in Germany with the aim of launching MOIA-operated ride pooling service in selected German cities starting in 2025. Christian Sengerboard member of Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles, commented:
Expanding our autonomous vehicle program in the North American region is the next step in our global strategic roadmap and the result of a long-term investment. Entering this stage will help us test, validate and refine the technology, move closer to defining transportation offerings, and ultimately expand the Volkswagen Group’s diverse portfolio of mobility solutions.
Source: HD Motori
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