Renault and WeRide’s driverless bus put to the test on Barcelona streets

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Renault’s initiative comes as Europe lags behind the U.S.and China in driverless vehicle technology, where companies are fiercely competing to get ahead.

The French carmaker has teamed up with WeRide, a company specializing in autonomous vehicles, to make the prototype.

The company says the bus is able to drive safely on a given course through a busy downtown like that of bustling Barcelona.

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Author / Journalist: Hernan Munoz, Joseph Wilson, The Associated Press

Category: EconomyBusiness

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Topics: Editor's Picks LondonWires Driverless car Renault Fortune 500 Europe Barcelona

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Published On: 2025-03-17 @ 10:25:49 (1 days ago)

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