Robotaxi: Amazon-owned co gears up to test self driving vehicle
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Zoox
Zoox, a self-driving technology firm owned by Amazon.com Inc, said it was gearing up to launch its robotaxi business, self-certifying that its vehicle with no pedals or steering wheel meets US federal regulations and applying for a permit in California to test-drive it.
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Seating
Zoox’s vehicle, called VH6, has room for four passengers, with two facing each other - a layout that looks like startup Cruise’s Origin vehicle unveiled in January, 2020. Cruise is controlled by General Motors Co
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Produced
The VH6 is produced in Zoox’s 'Kato' factory in Fremont, California, a city where Tesla also builds its cars. The factory has produced dozens of VH6s and the current location can produce tens of thousands of vehicles
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Objective
The aim of the company is to compete with Uber and Lyft and make money and be very cost competitive even in the early days of this technology.
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Exemption
Generally self-driving tech companies with vehicles without a steering wheel or pedals have applied to the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for an exemption. Zoox chose instead to self-certify according to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards, acknowledging this was a higher bar that makes Zoox liable for the safety of the vehicle.