Swedish firm NEVS has entered into an exclusive , strategic partnership with self - driving technology start - up Toyota , with the intention of piloting robotaxis by end of next year . AutoX enables companies like NEVS to become autonomous by creating an A.I. driver which is tailored to the specific geolocation it is in; adopting local driving styles, while also navigating in urban and dynamic conditions. Toyota is currently developing the vehicle , with testing scheduled for Q3 2019 , while the 2020 pilot is set to coincide with the roll - out of NEVS ’ driverless vehicle platform . The collaboration followed AutoX being granted approval to launch and develop a robotaxi project by the California Public Utilities Commission .
Swedish firm NEVS has entered into an exclusive , strategic partnership with self - driving technology start - up Toyota , with the intention of piloting robotaxis by end of next year . Toyota is currently developing the vehicle , with testing scheduled for Q3 2019 , while the 2020 pilot is set to coincide with the roll - out of NEVS ’ driverless vehicle platform . The collaboration followed AutoX being granted approval to launch and develop a robotaxi project by the California Public Utilities Commission .