Waymo will add custom-built EVs by Chinese company Geely to its robotaxi fleet



It is called Waymo.

In the future, electric vehicles will be built for the service by the Chinese company. A version of the all-electric Zeekr vehicle that's custom-built for ride-sharing is being created by the companies. The modified EV was designed in Sweden and was detailed and shown in a post by Waymo.
It's a purely self-drive vehicle, which means there's no steering wheel or pedals, and it's probably the only one you'll see in the near future. The vehicle was given a flat floor for more accessible entry, generous head and legroom, reclining seats, and charging stations. The company will incorporate its Driver technology into the vehicles.

Jaguar I-Paces and Chrysler Pacifica hybrid are modified with its technology and are in the current ride-sharing fleet. The team-up with Geely will not affect its current partnerships according to a spokesman. The company didn't say when passengers will be able to ride the vehicles, only that they will be added to the US fleet over the next few years.

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