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The concept art of the coming cars has Flat floors, low entry, and B-pillarless design.
The image is from Waymo.
A Chinese company is partnering with a self-driving car company to create a fleet of all-electric robotaxis.
The cars will be designed in Sweden and will be adapted from the all-electric five-door Zeekr. The cars will be equipped with the necessary hardware and software. In the years to come, the vehicles will be deployed in the US as part of the existing fleet of self-driving robotaxis, according to the post.
The finished vehicle shown in the concept images is designed for ride-sharing. It has a flat floor, low step-in height, and B-pillarless design for easy entry and exit, as well as sliding doors, reclining seats, and plenty of headroom. Future models will have an interior without steering wheel or pedals, just a screen to let riders check on the progress of their journey, according to the company.
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The vehicle shown in the images is designed for riders.
The image is from Waymo.
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The car will have a screen in the interior, but no steering wheel or pedals.
The image is from Waymo.
These are just concept images and may not reflect the finished vehicles that will eventually be put on the roads. It is notable that the car designs of both Waymo and Geely make the car look more like a minivan, and that the latter has a design that is more like a station wagon, a shooting brake, and an SUV.
The news of the deal between Geely and Waymo is indicative of how busy the auto world is with partnerships and collaborations as self-driving and electric tech shakes up old incumbents. The company has partnerships with Jaguar Land Rover and Stellantis to develop and deploy its self-drive capabilities, while the company plans to take Volvo public as an all-electric company.
