"Zoox says these two cities will offer a chance to test its sensors and battery performance in unique conditions its cars haven't yet encountered in existing markets. Phoenix experiences extreme heat, dust and high-speed roads, while Dallas has more sprawling roads and varied weather compared to other cities where Zoox operates."
"The move brings Zoox's footprint (between actual and test markets) to 10 US cities. It's other areas of operation are Las Vegas, San Francisco, Miami, Los Angeles, Atlanta and Washington, DC. Amazon acquired the self-driving startup for $1.3 billion in 2020 and has been steadily expanding its reach, with the company saying its fleet has driven over one million autonomous miles and served more than 300,000 riders to date."
"Zoox's expansion comes as competition in the robotaxi market intensifies. Alphabet-owned Waymo has continued its rapid spread across the US, while Tesla's Robotaxis launched last year, though those are currently limited to parts of Austin, Texas."
Amazon's autonomous vehicle subsidiary Zoox announced testing operations in Dallas and Phoenix, expanding its presence to 10 US markets. The company will initially deploy retrofitted Toyota Highlander SUVs with safety drivers to map these cities before deploying purpose-built robotaxis. Phoenix's extreme heat and dust, combined with Dallas's sprawling roads and varied weather, provide unique testing conditions. Zoox is establishing new depots in both cities and a command hub in Scottsdale for fleet operations and rider support. The company has driven over one million autonomous miles and served 300,000 riders. This expansion occurs amid intensifying competition from Waymo and Tesla's robotaxi services, while regulatory frameworks continue developing.
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