Waymo (Former Google) announces that it adds Jaguar's electric car "I-PACE" to the lineup of automatic driving cars

Started as Google's automatic driving car project, and in December 2016 it became an independent "Waymo"We are planning to launch an automatic driving car dispatch service in Phoenix, Arizona state in 2018. According to Waymo, in preparation for the launch of the automatic car distribution service (automatic driving taxi)Jaguar Land RoverWe signed a long-term partnership agreement, and a sports-type electric car "I-PACE"We announced to add.

Meet our newest self-driven vehicle: the all-electric Jaguar I-PACE
https://medium.com/waymo/meet-our-newest-self-driving-vehicle-the-all-electric-jaguar-i-pace-375cecc70eb8

In starting Waymo dispatch service of automatic driving car,ChryslerI decided to introduce the minivan "Pacifica Hybrid", but I am announcing to add a new Jaguar Land Rover electric car "I-PACE".

The reason for adding the electric car "I-PACE" to the new lineup of automatic driving cars is to mention two of "environmental aspect" and "design surface" for the first time. In terms of the environment, we are contributing to the reduction of noise in downtown areas,Greenhouse gasIt is environmentally friendly without discharging it. And in terms of design, besides ride comfort unique to luxury cars, the bodyMinivanIt is size and explains that good point of handling is suitable for driving in urban area compared with large van.


In addition, it is pointed out that it is superior also in terms of "functional aspects". I-PACE can run for about 400 km with one charge and as a dispatch service it is possible to run virtually all day. Waymo thinks that the three points of "environmental aspect," "design surface" and "functional surface" of I-PACE are comprehensively suitable for providing the service of the automatic driving car, and the deciding factor for adopting I-PACE It seems that it became.


According to Waymo, I-PACE plans to introduce 20,000 units in 2 years from 2018. Assuming that all units have been put in, I-PACE will calculate by moving I-PACE on average about 1 million times per day I will explain.