First steps for Europe’s robotaxi
Verne has begun constructing a factory near Zagreb to manufacture autonomous electric vehicles.
This edition of The Mobility Week in Review explores key industry developments, including Europe’s first autonomous car, Northvolt’s fight for survival, Bolt’s expansion into Canada, Tesla’s renewable energy deals in Europe, rumors about Volkswagen and Audi’s combustion engine strategy, and the collapse of merger talks between Honda and Nissan.
Without further ado, let’s dive in…
🤖 Verne, Rimac’s autonomous EV subsidiary, breaks ground on new factory
Last June, Rimac, in which Porsche holds a 20% stake, unveiled its plans for a proprietary robotaxi service. Named after Jules Verne, the service and its ecosystem will be built around three key components, including the autonomous vehicle itself. This vehicle, to be manufactured by Verne, will be fully electric and designed as a two-seater. From the outset, it is intended to operate without a safety driver, featuring no steering wheel or pedals, similar to Tesla’s Cybercab, which was introduced four months later.