As a result of a deal with Nissan and Renault, Waymo driverless cars will be brought into Japanse and French markets. However, the deal does not outline any plans to launch either Waymon's robot taxi or delivery service. The deal does state that the three organizations will come together to "explore driverless Mobility services for passengers and deliveries."
The autonomous driving company finds itself as a central figure in the industry. Waymo driverless cars have undergone testing in Phoenix for the past two years. The company also has a vast number of partnerships including Fiat-Chrysler and Jaguar-Land Rover. This new deal with Nissan-Renault increases Waymo's reach.
This deal is also the first time Waymo has partnered with a company that already has self-driving technology, where Nissan has a well developed ProPilot Assist 2.0 system.
Autonomous Car Market Expansions
Waymo Driverless Cars are Coming to Japan and France
Trend Themes
1. Autonomous Car Market Expansion - Waymo's partnership with Nissan and Renault expands its reach into the Japanese and French markets, signifying the growth of the autonomous car industry.
2. Driverless Mobility Services - The partnership between Waymo and Nissan-Renault aims to explore driverless mobility services for passengers and deliveries, indicating a trend towards disruption in the transportation industry.
3. Collaboration Among Automotive Companies - Waymo's collaboration with Nissan and Renault highlights the trend towards collaboration among automotive companies in advancing self-driving technology.
Industry Implications
1. Automotive Industry - The automotive industry is set to experience significant disruption as autonomous car technology continues to advance.
2. Transportation Industry - The deployment of Waymo's driverless mobility services signals a disruption in the traditional transportation industry and the emergence of new mobility solutions.
3. Logistics Industry - The collaboration between Waymo, Nissan, and Renault towards exploring driverless delivery services poses a disruption in the logistics industry and paves the way for innovative supply chain solutions.