AUBURN HILLS, Mich.,
June 10, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --
- FCA and Aurora plan to
integrate the Aurora Driver into FCA commercial vehicles
- FCA and Aurora will leverage
one another's strengths and capabilities to address the needs of
commercial vehicle customers
FCA US and Aurora announced today that they have signed a
memorandum of understanding laying the groundwork for a powerful
partnership to develop and deploy self-driving commercial
vehicles.
The Aurora Driver is Aurora's
self-driving platform that comprises the hardware, software, and
data services that guide vehicles powered by it safely through the
world. Delivering level 4 autonomy, Aurora Driver is composed of
technology that is able to sense and navigate the environment
without human intervention.
Through this proposed partnership, FCA and Aurora would integrate the Aurora Driver into
FCA commercial vehicle lines. This would allow for a variety of
customized solutions for commercial vehicle customers at a time
when changing lifestyles and online shopping patterns are creating
logistical opportunities.
"As part of FCA's autonomous vehicle strategy, we will continue
to work with strategic partners to address the needs of customers
in a rapidly changing industry," said Mike
Manley, Chief Executive Officer, Fiat Chrysler Automobiles.
"Aurora brings a unique skillset
combined with advanced and purposeful technology that complements
and enhances our approach to self-driving."
FCA brings deep expertise in the design, development and
manufacturing of a wide range of commercial vehicles, as well as
established relationships with a broad range of suppliers, dealers
and commercial vehicle customers needed to deploy this
technology.
"We are thrilled to forge a partnership with FCA US to develop a meaningful business model
for delivering the benefits of self-driving commercial vehicles,"
said Sterling Anderson, Aurora Co-founder and Chief Product
Officer.
About Aurora
Aurora's mission is to deliver the
benefits of self-driving technology safely, quickly and broadly. We
are building the Aurora Driver, a platform that brings together the
software and hardware to power the transportation of the future.
Founded in 2017 by three of the world's leaders of the self-driving
vehicle industry – Chris Urmson,
Sterling Anderson, and Drew Bagnell – Aurora's investors include Amazon, Sequoia,
Greylock and more. Aurora has
offices and tests its vehicles in Palo
Alto, San Francisco and
Pittsburgh.
About FCA US LLC
FCA US LLC is a North American automaker based in Auburn Hills, Michigan. It designs,
manufactures, and sells or distributes vehicles under the Chrysler,
Dodge, Jeep®, Ram, FIAT and Alfa Romeo brands, as well as the SRT
performance designation. The Company also distributes Mopar and
Alfa Romeo parts and accessories. FCA
US is building upon the historic foundations of Chrysler
Corp., established in 1925 by industry visionary Walter P. Chrysler and Fabbrica Italiana
Automobili Torino (F.I.A.T.), founded in Italy in 1899 by pioneering entrepreneurs,
including Giovanni Agnelli.
FCA US is a member of the Fiat
Chrysler Automobiles N.V. (FCA) family of companies. (NYSE: FCAU/
MTA: FCA).
FCA is an international automotive group listed on the New
York Stock Exchange under the symbol "FCAU" and on the Mercato
Telematico Azionario under the symbol "FCA."
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