Wayve’s self-driving tech is headed to US cars made by Stellantis
Wayve has partnered with Stellantis to integrate its self-driving technology into vehicles by 2028. This collaboration follows a significant funding round for Wayve, which has attracted major investors. The partnership aims to leverage Stellantis' diverse vehicle lineup and expand into the North American market.
- ▪Stellantis has chosen Wayve to provide hands-free driving technology for its vehicles by 2028.
- ▪Wayve's self-driving system is adaptable and not reliant on specific sensors or high-definition maps.
- ▪The partnership is part of Stellantis' $70 billion turnaround plan, which includes launching 11 new vehicles by 2030.
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Stellantis, the automaker behind the Jeep and Ram brands, has tapped self-driving startup Wayve to bring hands-free driving to its vehicles in 2028. The companies announced the deal Thursday during Stellantis’ investor day at its North American headquarters in Michigan. This is the second automaker deal for the buzzy U.K.-based startup and comes on the heels of a $1.2 billion Series D funding round that attracted deep-pocketed strategic investors, including Nissan and Stellantis, and returning backers Microsoft, Nvidia, and Uber.
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