SlashGear said Chevrolet plans “thousands” of autonomous Bolt EV from 2018 say insiders

Chevrolet plans "thousands" of autonomous Bolt EV from 2018 say insidersChevrolet is readying a fleet of "thousands" of self-driving cars, the majority of which will be used by Lyft as autonomous taxi alternatives, insiders have claimed. Modified from the companys new Bolt EV all-electric hatchback, the so-called "Bolt AV" vehicles are currently being tested in San Francisco, CA, and Scottsdale, AZ. Still consisting of Bolt AV cars, itll eventually number "thousands" the insiders say, with deliveries kicking off in 2018. A regular, non-autonomous Bolt EV starts at around $36,620, though state and federal subsidies and credits can bring that figure down to under $30k. General Motors had previously invested half a billion dollars into the ride-sharing firm, with the intention of co-developing self-driving vehicles that could be added to its fleet.


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Chevrolet will build thousands of autonomous Bolt EVs, report sa ys

Shortly thereafter, GM announced that it would build and test autonomous Bolt EVs locally. General Motors will produce thousands of autonomous Bolt EVs in a partnership with Lyft, Reuters reports, citing sources familiar with the matter. In early December 2016, Michigan signed into law a series of bills regulating the development and eventual sale of autonomous vehicles. Most states do not even have a regulatory framework in place for autonomous vehicles. Most automakers have self-driving test fleets in the single or double digits.


VIDEOThe Chevrolet Bolt isnt just the first vehicle from General Motors offering an impressive electric range at an affordable price, it is also serving as the test bed for the carmakers autonomous driving systems While Tesla has been getting all the self-driving praise recently, the video below shows a Bolt prototype masterfully driving throughout the tricky streets of San Francisco without any obvious intervention from the driver of passenger.It manages to come to a halt at multiple stop signs, gives way to other motorists when necessary and is able to detect and avoid a cyclist riding in the same lane.The Chevrolet Bolt in question is known internally as Albatross and is one of dozens of prototypes in Chevrolets testing fleet named after animals

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