As reported in a press release on March 6, Avride, a developer specializing in autonomous driving technologies, has entered into a partnership with Hyundai Motor Co. through a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to collaborate on developing and operating vehicles with full autonomous driving capabilities.
This partnership specifically targets integrating Hyundai's electric vehicle platform and the IONIQ 5 EV model with Avride's autonomous driving technologies to prepare for the deployment of future mobility solutions, such as robo-taxis and autonomous delivery services. This move builds on Avride's ongoing activities in autonomous driving, which previously involved using Hyundai vehicles such as the Sonata and IONIQ 5 for its autonomous vehicle test fleet. With Hyundai Motor as a vital technology partner, Avride seeks to expand its capabilities and deploy autonomous vehicles equipped with its proprietary autonomous driving system.
As part of the collaboration, there will be a significant boost in Avride's fleet based on the IONIQ 5, with the upcoming vehicles being assembled at the Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America in Georgia, US. These vehicles will subsequently be outfitted with Avride's autonomous driving technologies. The enhanced fleet is expected to debut in Dallas, Texas, later in 2025, where it will offer robo-taxi services exclusively through Uber's ride-hailing network. Beyond developing a fleet for robo-taxi services, both Avride and Hyundai Motor aim to explore further collaborative opportunities, including the use of Avride's autonomous driving technologies in delivery services.
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