The episode of Tempe (Arizona), where a Uber autonomous vehicle which fatally struck a pedestrian last March, has not put an end to the ambitions of the American giant. An agreement reached with Toyota on 27 August gave new impetus to the Uber project. It sees the Japanese manufacturer invest 500 million s investment in its American partner, and plans for extensive cooperation between the two players. " This agreement is the first of its kind for Uber and demonstrates our commitment to bringing world-class technology to the Uber network. "explains Dara KhosrowshahiCEO of Uber. " Our goal is to deploy the world's safest self-driving cars on the Uber network, and this agreement is another important step in making that goal a reality. Uber's cutting-edge technology, Toyota's commitment to safety and its renowned manufacturing prowess make this partnership a natural fit. I look forward to seeing what our teams accomplish together. "continues Dara Khosrowshahi. The two players are now turning their attention to 2021The Toyota Sienna Minivans, combining the technologies of the two partners: Uber's Autonomous Driving System and the Toyota Guardian, are due to be deployed at the same time.
