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DoorDash's autonomous transportation plans will get an assistance from nan Rivian spinoff Also. On Tuesday, nan companies announced a strategical business successful which nan transportation institution will put successful Also. They intend to "develop and accelerate deployment of autonomous transportation astatine scale."
The companies didn't specify which micromobility vehicles will beryllium used. Also, which Rivian spun off arsenic a abstracted institution successful 2025, is presently focused connected models that harvester pedals and motorized assist.
Also's first commercialized merchandise is nan $3,500 TM-B e-bike pinch a virtual drivetrain. Seemingly much tailored to DoorDash's needs is nan TM-Q. This four-wheeled EV is designed to haul cargo while still fitting successful motorcycle lanes. (Have nosy pinch that, cyclists!) The larger (commercial) version, pictured below, looks for illustration it could haul rather a fewer nutrient orders astatine once.
The TM-Q pinch its astir robust modular retention compartment (left) and without immoderate attachments (right) (Also)
In a statement, Also co-founder and president Chris Yu said nan business will deploy autonomous vehicles successful "areas not yet afloat solved for." These see "the intersection of roadways, motorcycle lanes, and roadworthy adjacent spaces." In October, Amazon agreed to bargain thousands of TM-Q vehicles for last-mile deliveries.
As portion of nan deal, DoorDash co-founder Stanley Tang will subordinate Also arsenic a committee observer. TechCrunch reports that nan business boosts Also's valuation to supra $1 billion.
