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Oxa, a leader in autonomous vehicle technology, has unveiled its autonomous Ford E-Transit van and minibus, now operating on roads in the UK and the US. Powered by Oxa Driver software, these vehicles represent a major advancement in the commercialization of autonomous driving technology, offering a cost-effective platform for both logistics and passenger services.
Key Highlights
- Autonomous Ford E-Transit van and minibus now driving on UK and US roads.
- Oxa Driver software powers autonomous operations, offering solutions for logistics and passenger services.
- First mass-production vehicles converted using Oxa’s Reference Autonomy Designs (RADs).
- Vehicles maintain manual controls for flexible non-autonomous use.
- Configurable for logistics (van) and passenger services (up to 10-seat minibus).
The Ford E-Transit, Europe’s best-selling large electric van, now benefits from Oxa’s advanced self-driving software. According to Gavin Jackson, CEO of Oxa, “Making the Ford E-Transit available for autonomous operations is the next step on our journey to deliver safe, scalable, and sustainable autonomous solutions.” This milestone highlights Oxa’s commitment to reshaping passenger transportation and logistics.
Oxa’s Ford E-Transit is the first mass-production vehicle to be converted using its Reference Autonomy Designs (RADs). These blueprints are key to rapid integration of autonomy into host vehicles, which includes software, sensors, compute, and drive-by-wire systems. RADs are validated by Oxa and then implemented by vehicle OEMs and approved upfitters, providing flexibility in scaling commercial deployments.
The autonomous E-Transit integrates easily into existing fleets, maintaining interior space thanks to compact hardware. Equipped with standard automotive-grade sensors like cameras, lidar, and radar, the vehicle provides 360-degree perception and long-range detection, supporting autonomous operations up to 35mph in mixed traffic. The Oxa Driver software ensures a smooth ride and energy efficiency, prolonging operational hours.
Manual controls remain intact, allowing the vehicle to operate in non-autonomous modes when required. This versatility makes the Ford E-Transit suitable for a wide range of commercial applications, enhancing the flexibility of fleet operations.
To ensure safe deployment, Oxa rigorously tests and validates its vehicles in controlled environments, real-world conditions, and virtual simulations using Spatial AI technology. The use of generative AI, digital twins, and simulation significantly accelerates training and evaluation, tailoring autonomous capabilities to specific customer needs.
Oxa’s autonomous Ford E-Transit vans and minibuses are available now for commercial fleet integration, offering a versatile and scalable solution for the logistics and transportation industries. By the end of 2024, Oxa aims to deploy its Driver software across more than a dozen vehicle types in various countries, further advancing its vision for Universal Autonomy.
For more information, visit Oxa’s website.
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