Japan Launches a Development Project for Self-Driving EV Taxis

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The autonomous-driving startup Tier IV aims to put Japanese-made electric robotaxis into service on Tokyo roads later this year, with its own open-source software controlling the EVs.

Tier IV became known for developing open-source self-driving software and conducting demonstrations of self-driving taxis in May and June in Odaiba, an entertainment district of Tokyo.

In other words, just as Google has developed its Pixel series as a model in the world of Android smartphones, it would make sense for Tier IV to package and provide everything from the platform to the solutions and vehicles needed for operation, and demonstrate their commercial operation as a package.

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Author / Journalist: Daisuke Takimoto

Category: TechnologyEconomy

Markets: United StatesChinaJapanTaiwan

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Published On: 2024-08-22 @ 08:00:00 (17 hours ago)

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