Autonomous Vehicle News
The German automotive supplier Schaeffler and the Dutch VDL Groep want to jointly develop and build a new generation of driverless electric shuttles for public transport. The two companies will present their first concept vehicle as well as the technologies for the electrification and automation of the shuttles at the IAA Mobility in Munich, which begins shortly. For the project, Schaeffler and VDL intend to bring together their technological expertise from the fields of automotive engineering, systems development, vehicle manufacturing and public transport. The driving system for Level 4 automation of the electric shuttles and the associated sensor technology are to come from Mobileye. Schaeffler and VDL are already in talks with mass transit and operator companies for initial pilot projects in public road transport, which are expected to be able to start in 2025.