Post by The Dark Knight on Nov 9, 2023 9:36:40 GMT
GM Suspends Cruise Origin Self-Driving Taxi Production
Production of Cruise’s purpose-built self-driving taxi, the Origin, has been halted.
It’s the latest blow in what has been a difficult period for the General Motors autonomous vehicle subsidiary, during which it has suspended operations across the United States.
Developed from the ground up to be fully autonomous, the Origin is a boxy, shuttle-like people mover that has no steering wheel or pedals. It has long been considered pivotal to Cruise’s future growth and development.
The heavily hyped AV was approved for driverless testing in San Francisco in February, and as recently as September, Vogt was talking enthusiastically about regulatory approval [from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration] being “just days away.” At the time, Vogt said this would allow Cruise to “start production and almost immediately start putting these vehicles on the road.”
Additionally, just a matter of weeks ago, Cruise confirmed plans for the Origin to be rolled out internationally, too, with operations in Tokyo earmarked for 2026.
www.iotworldtoday.com/transportation-logistics/gm-suspends-cruise-origin-self-driving-taxi-production
Production of Cruise’s purpose-built self-driving taxi, the Origin, has been halted.
It’s the latest blow in what has been a difficult period for the General Motors autonomous vehicle subsidiary, during which it has suspended operations across the United States.
Developed from the ground up to be fully autonomous, the Origin is a boxy, shuttle-like people mover that has no steering wheel or pedals. It has long been considered pivotal to Cruise’s future growth and development.
The heavily hyped AV was approved for driverless testing in San Francisco in February, and as recently as September, Vogt was talking enthusiastically about regulatory approval [from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration] being “just days away.” At the time, Vogt said this would allow Cruise to “start production and almost immediately start putting these vehicles on the road.”
Additionally, just a matter of weeks ago, Cruise confirmed plans for the Origin to be rolled out internationally, too, with operations in Tokyo earmarked for 2026.
www.iotworldtoday.com/transportation-logistics/gm-suspends-cruise-origin-self-driving-taxi-production