Volkswagen ADMT, autonomous mobility subsidiary of Volkswagen Group of America and Uber Technologies, have announced a strategic alliance to deploy thousands of ID vehicles. Buzz AD fully autonomous and electric vehicles in the United States over the next decade.
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The plan will begin with real-world testing in late 2025 in Los Angeles, the city chosen for the first commercial deployment in 2026. During the initial stages, the vehicles will have human operators on board to oversee operations and ensure safety, in compliance with local regulations.
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Shared vision is to redefine urban mobility
Christian Senger, CEO of Volkswagen Autonomous Mobility, highlighted the alliance’s ability to combine scale engineering with advanced technology. Kjell Gruner, president of Volkswagen Group of America, pointed out that the modern, electric version of the iconic VW microbus microbus will reach more people thanks to this collaboration.
For his part, Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi said that this union represents an important step in its commitment to autonomous mobility.
We are excited to begin this rollout in Los Angeles and scale it to other markets.
He said.
This partnership positions Volkswagen and Uber as key players in the evolution of autonomous urban mobility in the United States. autonomous urban mobility in the United Statesby integrating advanced technology into a proven and scalable operating model.
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