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Volkswagen starts autonomous driving tests in Texas with IDs. Buzz

Volkswagen has kicked off a self-driving car test program on the streets of Austin, Texas. Specifically, the automaker changed 10 IDs. Electric Buzzers integrating autonomous driving technology developed in collaboration with Mobileye. Over the next 3 years, the builder will expand its range of products. the test fleet in Austin and will introduce the its IDs. Self-driving buzz in at least 4 other cities; Americans.

The goal is to that of offering Austin a passenger transport service with these self-driving vehicles starting from 2026.

ID. Autonomous driving buzz cameras, radar and LiDARwhich allow the operation of the platform developed, as mentioned at the beginning, in collaboration with Mobileye which allows for Level 4 autonomous driving. During this initial test phase, there will always be drivers on board the cars ready to intervene in case of need.

To manage testing and creation of future passenger service with IDs. Self-driving Buzz, it's the ultimate self-driving Buzz. A new company was created; called Volkswagen ADMT based in California's Silicon Valley. Company which soon also plans to hire team members who have worked with Argo AI, the startup also supported by Volkswagen which was involved in the development of autonomous driving and which is now part of the project. closed last year.

We remind you that, in parallel, Volkswagen is testing the IDs. Self-driving Buzz also in Germany with the aim of launching a ride-pooling service managed by MOIA in some cities from 2025 onwards. German. Christian Senger, Member of the Board of Management of Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles, commented:

The expansion of our autonomous vehicle program in the North American region is a major step forward. the next step in our global strategic roadmap and the result of a long-term investment. Entering this stage will help us to progress. to test, validate, and refine the technology, get closer to defining transportation offerings, and ultimately, grow the company’s diverse mobility portfolio. of the Volkswagen Group.

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