In the quest for self-driving car supremacy, Waymo and Tesla are going head-to-head, but does Waymo have a new recipe for success? Waymo and Honda are in talks to design a brand-new vehicle together, and unlike other self-driving car efforts that are aimed at carrying human passengers, this vehicle is expected to be designed with deliveries in mind. The Waymo and Honda joint venture could not only revolutionize self-driving cars but also offer a new way to make deliveries efficiently.
What exactly are Waymo and Honda planning?
Although the companies have not confirmed the exact details, the focus is on delivery vehicles. Waymo is experienced in the fields of delivery and logistics, including delivering freight for Google’s data centers. This partnership would be a departure for Waymo, who has only collaborated with carmakers such as Jaguar and Fiat Chrysler to add autonomous options to existing models. With Honda, Waymo would be collaborating on designing a brand new delivery vehicle from the ground up, with an imprint of design and ideas from both companies.
What will the Waymo and Honda vehicle look like?
Although no one knows for sure what design Waymo and Honda will create, rumors are that it might be smaller than a truck. The vehicle could potentially carry both people and goods and may be manufactured without a steering wheel or brakes. The design could change multiple times before it eventually appears in service.
What about the safety fears associated with self-driving cars?
Many experts believe that self-driving cars can actually make the roads safer, since they can remove an element of human error from vehicle operation. Although Uber and Tesla have both experienced fatal crashes with their self-driving cars, Waymo has been a safety-driven company from their inception, and they have not had an incident with their existing fleet.
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