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Ram ProMaster Vans Will Test Waymo's Self-Driving Technology for Commercial Use

Roberto Baldwin
·2 min read
Photo credit: Ram
Photo credit: Ram

From Car and Driver

  • Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) and Waymo are adding the Ram ProMaster to Waymo's self-driving test fleet.

  • The two companies' exclusive deal means Waymo's Driver Level 4 autonomous system will be added to FCA's product lineup when the software and hardware are ready.

  • The Ram ProMaster vehicles will be used to research delivery and other self-driving commercial solutions.

The road to autonomous driving is an extremely long journey. While some companies are going it alone, FCA has decided teaming up with Waymo is the best way to bring Level 4 self-driving to its lineup. This means that, when the technology is ready, equipped vehicles can drive on their own without human interaction under certain circumstances. The automaker is starting with the Ram ProMaster commercial van, but the technology will expand out to more consumer-oriented vehicles as ewll.