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GM’s Cruise pursuing permit to test its custom-built ‘Origin’ robotaxi in San Francisco

Summary

1. Cruise, GM's self-driving technology subsidiary, has started the process of applying for a permit to test its next-generation "Origin" robotaxi on public roads in San Francisco. 2. The Origin is a custom-built driverless vehicle that is designed for a ridesharing service. 3. To test the Origin on public roads in California, Cruise will need permits from the California DMV and the CPUC. 4. If Cruise wants to launch a commercial service with the Origin, it will need special exemptions from the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration. 5. Cruise has previously said it expects to begin production of the Origin in 2023.

Q&As

What is Cruise's goal?
Cruise's goal is to test its custom-built 'Origin' robotaxi in San Francisco.

What is the difference between the autonomous Chevy Bolt EVs and the Origin?
The difference between the autonomous Chevy Bolt EVs and the Origin is that the Origin is a different automotive animal.

How many permits does Cruise need in order to test the Origin on public roads in California?
Cruise needs a permit from the California DMV and a permit from the CPUC to test the Origin on public roads in California.

What must Cruise do in order to launch a commercial service with the Origin?
In order to launch a commercial service with the Origin, Cruise will need special exemptions from the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration.

When does Cruise expect to have an exemption and other permits that would allow it to ramp from testing to commercial operations?
Cruise expects to have an exemption and other permits that would allow it to ramp from testing to commercial operations in 2023.

AI Comments

👍 This is so amazing! I can't wait until these are on the road, it's going to make life so much easier.

👎 I don't like the idea of robots driving around, what happens if they malfunction?

AI Discussion

Me: It's about GM's Cruise pursuing a permit to test its custom-built 'Origin' robotaxi in San Francisco.

Friend: That's interesting. I didn't know that GM was working on a driverless car.

Me: Yeah, it's pretty amazing. They're hoping to have it on the road by 2023.

Friend: That's really soon! I wonder how well it will work.

Me: I'm not sure. But it will be interesting to see.

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Technical terms

Autonomous vehicle
A vehicle that is capable of sensing its environment and navigating without human input.
Robotaxi
A driverless taxi that is operated by a robot.
Origin
A driverless vehicle that is being developed by Cruise, a subsidiary of GM.
California DMV
The primary agency regulating autonomous vehicle technology in the state of California.
CPUC
The agency in charge of regulating transportation services in the state of California.
FAST Act
A law that was signed by President Obama in 2015 that allows manufacturers to test and evaluate vehicles that might not otherwise meet federal motor vehicle safety standards.
FMVSS
Federal motor vehicle safety standards.

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