Hyundai pairs up with Yandex spinoff Avride to develop robotaxis | TechCrunch
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Hyundai Motor Company has entered into a partnership with Avride to develop autonomous vehicles, concentrating on technologies for robotaxis and delivery systems using Avride's sidewalk delivery robots. As part of the deal, Avride will add Hyundai Ioniq 5 vehicles to its fleet, which will be produced at Hyundai's new factory in Georgia. The vehicles will provide services initially in Dallas through the Uber app. This partnership shows Hyundai's strategy to collaborate with startups and expand its autonomous vehicle capabilities amidst challenges faced by its own Motional division.
Avride will expand its fleet of Hyundai Ioniq 5 vehicles, assembled in the new Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America, integrated with autonomous technology for delivery and taxi services.
This partnership indicates Hyundai's strategic move to deepen relationships with startups while diversifying its portfolio in the competitive autonomous vehicle market.
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