Ashok Leyland, the flagship company of the Hinduja Group, has announced a strategic alliance with Minus Zero, an autonomous driving technology startup based in Bengaluru. The partnership aims to develop tailored autonomous trucking solutions in India, focusing on revolutionizing commercial trucking through autonomous solutions at scale.
Initially, the collaboration will concentrate on developing autonomous trucking solutions for ports, factory operations, and corporate campuses. Ashok Leyland, a heavy commercial vehicle maker based in Bangalore, sees potential in leveraging autonomous driving technology to reduce logistics costs in India, aligning with the government's National Logistics Policy. The collaboration intends to develop India-specific solutions that could be scaled globally.
The partnership will explore various applications, including hub-to-hub operations and long-haul trucking, contingent upon the evolving regulatory landscape surrounding autonomous driving in India. Both companies are enthusiastic about accelerating autonomous driving technology adoption, aiming to bring about a paradigm shift in the industry.
Gagandeep Reehal, CEO and Co-Founder of Minus Zero expressed excitement about partnering with Ashok Leyland and highlighted their nature-inspired AI approach, which aims to build foundational AI models for autonomous driving. The collaboration is the beginning of India's autonomous driving journey, signaling a significant step forward in the country's transportation sector.
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