Waymo To Deploy 20,000 Self Driving Jaguar I-Pace EV Crossovers

Google’s self-driving car division Waymo and Jaguar announced a new long-term strategic partnership today just ahead of the New York International Auto Show. Utilizing the new all-electric 2019 Jaguar I-Pace, Waymo will be expanding its Phoenix, Arizona, test fleet with 20,000 autonomous I-Pace crossovers over the next two years.

Touting the I-Pace’s large 90-kWh battery pack with 240 miles of range, and its modern electrical architecture, Waymo CEO John Krafcik says the Jaguar is “the best next vehicle for Waymo.” Krafcik predicts the I-Pace’s large battery will allow its autonomous EVs to serve Waymo’s Phoenix-area customers for a full day without needing to recharge, while its robust electrical architecture will allow Waymo’s self-driving hardware and software to operate effectively.
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SanJoseDriver - 3/27/2018 1:52:05 PM

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And it's happening...

Note that the only mod from that photo is the lidar on the roof. Waymo must be tapping into the existing cameras that Jaguar already built into the car.

SanJoseDriver - 3/27/2018 1:56:34 PM

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There are 3 side lidars as well that you can't see well in the photo.

Car4life1 - 3/27/2018 2:19:35 PM

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WOW Man, your boys at Tesla’s stock is dropping faster than Trump’s Advisors/Staff due to investigations and missed deadlines sheesh!

SanJoseDriver - 3/28/2018 11:54:23 PM

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1 accident, no news on deadlines--we'll find out next week if they hit Model 3 production targets (2,500 per week).

MDarringer - 3/27/2018 5:11:57 PM

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The killing fields...

CANADIANCOMMENTS - 3/27/2018 10:14:17 PM

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What kind of deal do you get when you buy 20,000 SUV's? That is quite the order. I am sure the factory will be humming for quite a while.

SanJoseDriver - 3/30/2018 1:23:21 AM

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Still think it will cost Waymo something like $2 billion including their modifications. It will be a rounding error if they are able to launch a Level 4 service this year (oh, and Uber is toast).

skytop - 3/28/2018 9:06:50 PM

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Pedestrians and other drivers beware of these JagUars.