Uber works with manufacturers to produce unique ride-sharing vehicles

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Dara Khosrowshahi, CEO of uber revealed that the company is working on the development of automobiles that fulfill the function of shared ride services with signature cars.

khosrowshahi it says it is working in collaboration with car brands that have been optimized for use in the city, as well as for passenger transport and deliveries. The executive indicates that he considers vehicles with lower top speeds and seating areas where passengers may face each other.

I think the top speeds, for example, that many cars have are not necessary for city driving associated with carpooling.” Khosrowshahi said during an event in Davos, Switzerland, “That can lower the specs, and if you lower the specs, you can lower the final cost.”

For now there is no information on the brands involved, although they have previously committed to working with the EV manufacturer Arrival S.A. in the United Kingdom. The goal is to have a fleet of electric cars by 2030 in many parts of the world.

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The multinational also works in a new era of delivery For this, it is considered to manufacture small delivery vehicles with two and three wheels. «They can get through traffic more easily and have a much smaller footprint, both in terms of environmental and traffic footprint, than, say, a grocery car.”


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