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Alstom invests in EasyMile

Alstom is taking a minority stake in EasyMile, a start-up company developing the EZ10 electric driverless shuttle. The two plan to develop integrated solutions for urban transportation. The EZ10 is capable of transporting up to 12 passengers and operates from a transport hub to a final destination within a precinct or defined area. According to Alstom, the investment will enable it to expand its expertise into driverless technology and development of smart mobility technology. EasyMile will benefi
January 19, 2017 Read time: 1 min
8158 Alstom is taking a minority stake in 8246 EasyMile, a start-up company developing the EZ10 electric driverless shuttle. The two plan to develop integrated solutions for urban transportation.

The EZ10 is capable of transporting up to 12 passengers and operates from a transport hub to a final destination within a precinct or defined area.
 
According to Alstom, the investment will enable it to expand its expertise into driverless technology and development of smart mobility technology.  EasyMile will benefit from Alstom’s network to increase its global reach.

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