DETROIT: Waymo, the autonomous car subsidiary of Google’s parent company Alphabet, announced at the Detroit auto show that it would develop its self-driving technology with multiple partners, positioning itself as an automotive supplier. CEO John Krafcik also said the company would later this month begin testing Chrysler minivans outfitted with its self-driving system on public roads in Arizona and California. ”What we’re bringing to market is a self-driving technology platform,” Krafcik said during a presentation at the annual Detroit auto show that often features product debuts from auto makers. Krafcik said the self-driving project was aimed at creating a platform, not working on any one specific product. Some we may work on with partners.”The first autonomous Chrysler minivans will appear on public roads in Arizona and California later this month, Krafcik said.

Source: The Star January 09, 2017 06:01 UTC