Amazon Subsidiary Zoox Unveils Fully Automated Robo-Taxi Cab
Zoox Fully Autonomous, All-electric Robotaxi
The tech firm began its operations in 2014, and a year later, they developed a prototype that demonstrated Level-3 autonomous driving capabilities. After continuing with durability testing in the following years, the company established a manufacturing plant for the vehicles in 2019. In May 2020, Amazon acquired the firm.
About the Vehicle
Zoox autonomous taxi is a small vehicle that accommodates four passengers per ride. The vehicle runs on a 133 kWh lithium-ion battery pack that allows it to be used for 16 hours continuously. The vehicle has 4-wheel steering, allowing it to maneuver in tight spaces with ease, and has a claimed top speed of 75 miles per hour.
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Polestar 2 Launches Advanced Lighting Technology
Smart headlights make easy work of cutting through the dark and just in time for the Winter Solstice. Paul Barshon / Beadyeye
Polestar says its Pixel LED headlights deliver exceptional forward lighting performance just not for U.S. markets u
Adaptive rear lighting enhances visibility in all conditions, giving Polestar 2 a distinct light signature.
Dark Scandinavian winter days are the perfect proving ground for advanced lighting.
Polestar has introduced advanced lighting technology to the compact premium electric vehicle segment on its Polestar 2 fastback. Developed in Scandinavia, the car is well adapted to even the darkest of nights and days, Polestar says.
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Hi friends and new readers, welcome back to The Station, a newsletter dedicated to all the present and future ways people and packages move from Point A to Point B.
I asked you last week to share your picks for the biggest stories of the year. While there was a mix, two startup-focused themes emerged: COVID-19 and the pressure it put on companies, as well as the unexpected flurry of deals that occurred despite the pandemic.
SPACs, Tesla’s skyrocketing share price, Waymo’s driverless ride-hailing service opening up to the public in the Phoenix area, Uber’s 2020 evolution (which I addressed last weekend) and Amazon’s acquisition of Zoox also made the list.