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Stellantis CEO says Wayve partnership could lower driver-assistance costs
The automaker targets a North American launch in 2028 for its first product using Wayve’s AI driving software.
Stellantis’ work with British startup Wayve could reduce the cost and time needed to develop advanced driver-assistance systems, CEO Antonio Filosa said on October 9 at a technology event in Turin. Development currently takes Stellantis around 24 months, he said.
Filosa said the automaker’s scale could bring costs down as adoption expands, helping make hands-free driving more affordable. He was discussing level 2++ technology, which permits drivers to take their hands off the wheel but still requires them to supervise driving.
The partnership, announced in May, is intended to put Wayve’s AI driving software into Stellantis’ STLA AutoDrive platform. The companies demonstrated hands-free operation in development versions of the Fiat 500e and Maserati Grecale in Turin, following an earlier demonstration using a Jeep Grand Cherokee.
Wayve CEO Alex Kendall said Stellantis’ range of brands offered an opportunity to adapt driving characteristics for different vehicles while retaining a common underlying AI system. Wayve also works with Nissan and Mercedes and says its technology is designed for use across brands and markets.
Automakers are increasingly turning to specialist technology partners as development costs rise and returns take longer than expected. Meanwhile, European regulators continue efforts to align approval requirements for more sophisticated assisted-driving systems.