Bolt, Stellantis, and Pony.ai Launch Autonomous Vehicle Pilot in Luxembourg
Overview of the Autonomous Mobility Test Program
Introduction to the Collaboration
June 8 (Reuters) - Estonian vehicle sharing platform Bolt will launch its first autonomous mobility test program in Luxembourg in collaboration with carmaker Stellantis and Chinese robotaxi operator Pony.ai, the companies said on Monday.
Background and Context
• The announcement followed a joint declaration of intent signed by 18 European Union member states on large-scale cross-border tests for autonomous vehicles under the European Automotive Action Plan.
Pilot Program Details
• Their pilot program will focus on validating the safety, performance and regulatory readiness of Pony.ai’s autonomous vehicles in Luxembourg's traffic environment, the companies said.
Stellantis' Contribution
• Stellantis will contribute a mid-size van based on its L4-Ready platform, they added.
Goals and Objectives
• The three companies aim to achieve driverless operational readiness by the end of the pilot program.
Industry Context
• The race to introduce autonomous vehicles across Europe has been intensifying, with automakers such as Tesla and Mercedes, along with ride-hailing platforms like Uber, ramping up efforts to launch self-driving services.
(Reporting by Emanuele Berro; editing by Jonathan Ananda)
