Self-Driving Chevrolet Bolt Prototypes Heading to Arizona for Testing
If you live near Scottsdale, Arizona, you might see a self-driving Chevrolet Bolt prototype on roadways.
Cruise Automation, which was recently acquired by General Motors, has announced on Twitter that it is testing autonomous technology on Chevrolet Bolt EVs on roads in Scottsdale, Ariz., in addition to San Francisco, Calif. Prior to GM acquiring Cruise Automation, the startup had been working on a roof-mounted, retrofit kit that is capable of bringing self-driving capabilities to numerous Audi models.
But now that GM owns the company, the American automaker wasted no time fitting Cruise Automation’s technology onto its Chevrolet Bolt.
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The greater Phoenix, Arizona area has become one of the more popular hubs for testing and developing self-driving cars. Google has been testing its self-driving car in the area, thanks to the low cost of operating in the state and the state government’s support for testing autonomous technologies on public roads.
We’re testing @Cruise autonomous tech on @Chevrolet Bolt EVs on roads in Scottsdale, AZ, in addition to San Fran. pic.twitter.com/FjxduIfLKD
— Cruise Automation (@Cruise) August 8, 2016
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Jason Siu began his career in automotive journalism in 2003 with Modified Magazine, a property previously held by VerticalScope. As the West Coast Editor, he played a pivotal role while also extending his expertise to Modified Luxury & Exotics and Modified Mustangs. Beyond his editorial work, Jason authored two notable Cartech books. His tenure at AutoGuide.com saw him immersed in the daily news cycle, yet his passion for hands-on evaluation led him to focus on testing and product reviews, offering well-rounded recommendations to AutoGuide readers. Currently, as the Content Director for VerticalScope, Jason spearheads the content strategy for an array of online publications, a role that has him at the helm of ensuring quality and consistency across the board.
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