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Zoox shows off next-generation self-driving taxis
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Zoox, which is owned by Amazon, has developed a robot car designed to transport up to four passengers. The vehicles, which are manufactured in Fremont, have no manual controls.ZooxShow MoreShow Less
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The autonomous vehicles from Zoox of Foster City can operate at up to 75 mph and are bidirectional.ZooxShow MoreShow Less
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After Amazon bought Zoox, some speculated Zoox would focus on package delivery. But the company’s CEO said it remains dedicated to its mission of picking up passengers one day.ZooxShow MoreShow Less
The boxy vehicle looks more like a toy than any car you’ve ever seen on the road. It’s bidirectional, meaning it can drive frontwards or backwards with equal ease. Doors on each side slide open to reveal bench seats for four people facing each other and no steering wheel or other manual controls.