Uber deploys 500 custom EVs to gather data for robotaxi development
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Jon Fingas
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Summary
Uber is deploying 500 custom electric vehicles (EVs) to collect data for its autonomous driving program, marking the company's return to self-driving car technology after a six-year hiatus. The custom-built EVs are designed to gather real-world road data to train robotaxi AI systems, signaling Uber's renewed push into the autonomous vehicle space.
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· 2 pulledUber is rolling out 500 custom EVs to collect robotaxi data—here's why
The ridesharing giant is returning to self-driving car tech after six years.
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