When can I begin to pilot the Transporter?
Limited pilot production quantities will be available in Q4, 2022 with pilot deliveries set to begin early Q1, 2023. First transporter pilots in Q1 2023 will be Transporter B-gen
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When a Robotaxi is NOT a Robotaxi
Oct 27, 2022
R. Lanctot on Linkedin

A year ago Mobileye was touting a broad cooperation between itself and partners Sixt (the rental car company) and Nio Motors (the China-based EV maker) for robotaxi services in cities ranging from Munich to Miami, Detroit, Tokyo, and Paris. But Mobileye really had something very different in mind ...

On a call with analysts, Mobileye executives said the company wasn’t really launching commercial robotaxi services. Nor was the company using its vehicles – many based on Nio Motors EVs - specifically for data gathering.

Mobileye execs suggested that the multiple city introductions of small numbers of vehicles was more of a proof of concept – a demonstration of the company’s ability to rapidly scale its driverless operations. Mobileye’s goal is to overcome the barrier of multi-city, global operations by demonstrating the ability of its systems to ramp up local operations within a matter of weeks – as compared with the months or years of test driving that rivals such as Waymo and Cruise appear to require.

But Mobileye was even more specific in describing its ambitions, echoing statements made at the IAA Mobility event in Munich one year ago. Mobileye’s goal is to prove and demonstrate the reliability and capability of its systems with the intent of attracting partners, such as Sixt, that might bring driverless cars to market to fulfil their own objectives.

In other words, Mobileye has no plans to launch its own commercial robotaxi service. The robotaxi operational mode is merely a useful one for demonstrating and refining the capabilities of the system. ....

Partnership: HOCHBAHN, Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles and MOIA cooperate for the traffic turnaround
Public transport companies and the private sector work together in partnership essential for future mobility solutions

Bundling of expertise for development and testing projects on autonomous ride-pooling in Hamburg

Joint development of specific proposals for the implementation of the "Hamburg-Takt" initiative by 2030.

Hamburg, 13 January 2022 – Hamburger Hochbahn AG (HOCHBAHN), Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles and MOIA are planning joint projects in the coming years to drive forward the transformation of mobility in Hamburg. This is the outcome of a memorandum of understanding presented by the companies today. The agreement focuses on collaboration in autonomous driving, inter-modality and the development of proposals for the implementation of the "Hamburg-Takt". The aim of the cooperation is to reduce traffic-related emissions and noise, increase the efficiency of road traffic and improve the integration of public and private mobility services.

The first concrete example of the new partnership is the Hamburg pilot project for autonomous driving by Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles and MOIA. HOCHBAHN will contribute its expertise from its own autonomous project "HEAT" and, among other things, help set up entry and exit stops. In addition, HOCHBAHN will participate in the testing of the autonomous ride-pooling service with a contingent for the closed user group. MOIA and VWN will share their findings and experiences from the trial with HOCHBAHN, particularly with regard to observed usage patterns, feedback on the service experience, and acceptance of fully automated passenger interaction.

Furthermore, the partnership focuses on measures to implement the "Hamburg-Takt". The project partners have agreed to work together to develop specific proposals for expanding attractive and climate-friendly mobility services and to bring these into public debate. By 2030, every Hamburg resident should have access to a high-quality public mobility service within five minutes from morning to evening. The aim is to make the privately used car in Hamburg obsolete for even more people.

HOCHBAHN and ZF have agreed on a partnership.

Key data presented recently envisage that the ZF vehicles will be electrically powered and offer space for up to 22 people. Initially, they will be able to operate in dedicated lanes reserved only for them. Later, according to the plans, they will also be able to drive autonomously in road traffic. ZF will not only supply the Level 4-capable vehicle but will also be involved in the creation of the route layout. In addition, ZF will accompany the installation and commissioning of the shuttle systems, offer training for employees and workshops, and support the operator with a complete package for service and repair.

Three Autonomous Vehicles so far
1) VW ID.BUZZ 4-7 person, 4-7 seats
2) Holon 12 person, 12 seats
3) ZF 22 person, 8 seats, 14 standing