European automakers look to Nvidia for self-driving tech

Volvo, Mercedes-Benz, Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles, and other partners are collaborating with Nvidia to advance self-driving technology in Europe.Nvidia presented its initiatives at the GTC event in Berlin, highlighting projects aimed at developing robotaxis, vans, and freight trucks.

These efforts include development and testing phases, with commercial services not yet operational on public roads.

Regulatory approval is necessary before any rollout can occur.

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The Nvidia Hyperion includes hardware and software options for automakers, streamlining the integration of autonomous systems.

Bolt intends to implement Nvidia’s Alpamayo Stack for its European robotaxi fleet, beginning with Lucid vehicles built on the Hyperion platform.

The goal is to deploy a minimum of 25,000 level 4-capable Lucid vehicles starting data collection in Madrid in 2027, pending regulatory checks.

Mercedes-Benz works towards Level 3 and Level 4 driving systems using Hyperion and Alpamayo.

Volkswagen’s autonomous ID.Buzz platform was also showcased at the event, and Volvo is looking to integrate these technologies for complex route management.

Einride is enhancing its truck software for autonomous freight capabilities with Hyperion, combining it with Halos and…