Leading autonomous vehicle producer joins
roster of members from across the automotive ecosystem
WASHINGTON, DC – Alliance for Automotive Innovation today announced the addition of autonomous vehicle producer Zoox to the organization’s expanding roster of auto manufacturers, suppliers, advanced battery manufacturers, autonomous vehicle producers and semiconductor makers.
Zoox was founded to make a safer, cleaner and more enjoyable future on the road. The autonomous vehicle company will bring mobility-as-a-service to dense urban environments with a purpose-built robotaxi currently operating on public roads in Foster City, California and Las Vegas, Nevada. The company also tests its autonomous driving software in the San Francisco Bay Area, Seattle, Austin and Miami.
John Bozzella, president and CEO of Alliance for Automotive Innovation, said: “Alliance for Automotive Innovation is proud to welcome Zoox to our association. Autonomous vehicle technology is changing transportation – just look at the innovation at Zoox, a cutting-edge company already delivering safer roads and mobility solutions.”
Ron Thaniel, senior director for policy and regulatory affairs for Zoox, said: “We are excited to join the Alliance for Automotive Innovation, an organization that is one of the leading voices in the deployment of transportation technology including autonomous vehicles leading to safer roadways. The Alliance brings expertise in policy, regulation and legislation, and our team looks forward to working with them on the evolving autonomous vehicle landscape.”
About Alliance for Automotive Innovation
From the manufacturers producing most vehicles sold in the U.S. to autonomous vehicle innovators to equipment suppliers, battery producers and semiconductor makers – Alliance for Automotive Innovation represents the full auto industry, a sector supporting 10 million American jobs and five percent of the economy. Active in Washington, D.C. and all 50 states, the association is committed to a cleaner, safer and smarter personal transportation future. www.autosinnovate.org
About Zoox
Based in Foster City, California, Zoox is reinventing personal transportation – making the future safer, cleaner, and more enjoyable for everyone. Its vision for mobility goes beyond the vehicle itself to include a comprehensive and cohesive autonomous mobility service, including charging and maintenance infrastructure and fleet management tools, in addition to vehicle software and hardware. This full-stack approach enables a more comprehensive, rider-focused deployment of the Zoox vision for urban mobility. Zoox is an independent subsidiary of Amazon.com, Inc.