Starting this week, Cruise is deploying manual mapping vehicles in Sunnyvale and Mountain View as part of its effort to advance its autonomous vehicle (AV) technology. Later this fall, the company plans to begin supervised testing with up to five AVs in the region. This step is crucial as Cruise works closely with California regulators and local communities to refine its self-driving technology through research and development. This initiative will also enable local Cruise employees to engage directly with the product.
Key Highlights:
- Manual mapping vehicles are being deployed in Sunnyvale and Mountain View starting today.
- Supervised testing with up to five autonomous vehicles is planned for later this fall.
- The initiative is part of Cruise’s effort to collaborate with California regulators and local stakeholders.
- Local employees will have the opportunity to engage with the product and contribute to its development.
About Cruise
Cruise is dedicated to building the world’s most advanced self-driving vehicles. Founded in 2013 in San Francisco, the company has grown rapidly, hiring over 1,600 talented individuals and expanding its presence with offices in Seattle, Pasadena, Phoenix, and Munich.
Cruise has raised $10 billion from notable investors such as General Motors, Honda, Microsoft, SoftBank, T. Rowe Price, and Walmart. Through its partnerships with General Motors and Honda, Cruise is the only self-driving company capable of fully integrated manufacturing at scale.
Cruise’s mission is to build all-electric, zero-emission, self-driving vehicles that aim to:
- Save lives
- Reimagine urban environments
- Reduce carbon pollution
- Redefine the transit experience
- Restore freedom of movement for those living in densely populated areas
This commitment positions Cruise as a leader in the race toward an autonomous, sustainable future.
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