- Amazon-backed Zoox is under investigation after two crashes involving its self-driving technology.
- NHTSA said two motorcyclists were injured when they collided with a Zoox vehicle that braked unexpectedly.
- Zoox was acquired by Amazon in 2020 for $1.2 billion and plans to launch a robotaxi service.
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Another self-driving car company is also facing scrutiny over safety concerns.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said Monday: started an investigation The company joins Zoox, which Amazon acquired in 2020 for a reported $1.2 billion after two vehicles equipped with the company’s self-driving system braked unexpectedly and collided with a motorcycle. Reuters Who first reported the news?
Both crashes resulted in minor injuries, and both involved Toyota Highlander SUVs were operating in self-driving mode shortly before the crash, regulators said.
Zoox is the latest company to face questions from regulators over the safety of its self-driving technology.
Tesla recalled 2 million vehicles late last year after NHTSA determined the company’s Autopilot system wasn’t doing enough to prevent abuse. The carmaker run by Elon Musk now faces further investigation into whether its recall was appropriate.
Meanwhile, Cruise, which is majority owned by General Motors, is banned from operating from California. federal investigation after an incident in which a pedestrian was dragged 20 feet along the road under a vehicle.
Zoox unveiled its first electric robotaxis in 2020, a “horse-drawn carriage-style” vehicle without a steering wheel.
The company is testing in California and aims to launch a self-driving ride-hailing service in the future.
However, a commercial release date for the vehicle has not been announced, and Zoox is currently under additional investigation by NHTSA. self-certification test For robotaxi models.
Zoox did not immediately respond to a request for comment outside of normal business hours.