Uber: Manufacturing Self-Driving Cars
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Uber, the American company that revolutionized the transportation sector since its inception in 2009, has announced plans to manufacture a fleet of self-driving cars within a month. This initiative comes as many manufacturers are enhancing their technologies to offer safer and more advanced options.
Launch of Self-Driving Cars
During a recent interview, Travis Kalanick, CEO of Uber, confirmed that the company is ready to launch its first batch of autonomous vehicles later this month in Pittsburgh. The vehicles will be heavily modified versions of the Volvo XC90, which will undoubtedly feature a driver's seat for unexpected situations.
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Uber's Acquisition of Otto
In a recent acquisition of Otto (a company specializing in autonomous trucks), co-founder Lior Ron stated, "By combining our energies and efforts with Uber, we can make a significant leap into the future. Both Otto and Uber will be able to rapidly build the backbone of the self-driving transportation system."
Details of the Deal with Volvo
The deal between Volvo and Uber involves an investment of $300 million (approximately 1.1 billion AED), which will enable the transportation giant Volvo to implement the necessary technologies for autonomous driving.
The Future of Self-Driving Cars in the Middle East
As for Uber in the Middle East, the question is not whether it will bring self-driving cars to the region, but rather when that will happen.
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