Volkswagen, Argo AI to launch international trials of self-driving ID. BUZZ
By REUTERS | 13 May 2021WOLFSBURG: Volkswagen AG and self-driving startup Argo AI will launch international autonomous driving trials of the all-electric VW ID.BUZZ microbus this summer, the German automaker said on Wednesday.
The first self-driving prototypes based on the ID. BUZZ will begin testing in Munich, Germany, Volkswagen said.
The company said its aim with the self-driving version of the ID.BUZZ was to facilitate commercial deployment of transport and delivery services in 2025.
"In select cities, customers will be able to have a self-driving vehicle take them to their destination," said Christian Senger, divisional director at Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles.
Volkswagen and Ford Motor Co each own stakes in Argo.
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