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After Google and Tesla, it’s Amazon’s turn to seriously enter the autonomous taxi race. With Zoox, Jeff Bezos’ company is positioning itself and launching its first robotaxi service in Las Vegas. |
Amazon Joins the Autonomous Vehicle Competition
The e-commerce giant is officially entering the highly competitive driverless taxi market. Through its subsidiary Zoox, Amazon is launching its first commercial robotaxi service on the streets of Las Vegas.
Zoox: Amazon’s Technology to Conquer the Market
The Zoox autonomous vehicle stands out with its symmetrical design and lack of a steering wheel. Capable of moving in both directions without turning around, this robotaxi represents the culmination of several years of technological development.
Las Vegas: Strategic Testing Ground
The choice of Las Vegas as a pilot city is not random. The complex urban environment and favorable regulations in Nevada make it an ideal testing ground to test and refine autonomous vehicle technology in real-world conditions.
An Intense Technological Race
Amazon thus joins Google (Waymo) and Tesla in a competition where the technological and economic stakes are considerable. The autonomous taxi market represents a potential worth billions of dollars worldwide.