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Google has refocused its autonomous driving efforts away from developing its
own car without a steering wheel and pedals, according to a report from The
Information. Instead, the company is said to be partnering with automakers
on more conventional cars with a view to possibly launching an autonomous
ride-sharing service by the end of next year.
Fiat Chrysler is producing a new prototype vehicle for Google based on the
Pacifica minivan; if the testing is successful, they'll reportedly be used
in the eventual commercial service. The two companies announced a
partnership to develop self-driving minivans in May.
Alphabet CEO Larry Page and CFO Ruth Porat are said to be behind the
decision to pivot, believing the existing plan of self-producing a radically
new car without a steering wheel to be impractical. It's reportedly a
controversial move inside Google X's autonomous driving division, known as
Chauffeur, with Google co-founder Sergey Brin also in favor of the idea of
developing a car from end to end.
Google is expected to announce news related to self-driving cars later on
Tuesday — we'll keep you updated.
