Amazon offers Zoox, a startup that develops autonomous cars. The American giant has announced that it has acquired the said startup, headed by the Senegalese Aïcha Sarr Evans.
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“The cost of the acquisition remains unknown but reliable sources say that Amazon would have spent more than a billion dollars to acquire this company which would total 1,000 employees”, informs the leflymag site visited by Senego.
Within the framework of this agreement, the source informs, Zoox will continue to operate as an independent entity, under the direction of its current leaders, Aïcha Sarr Evans, CEO, and Jesse Levinson, co-founder and CTO.
An even greater opportunity to achieve an independent future
“This acquisition strengthens the impact of Zoox on the autonomous driving industry,” said Aïcha Sarr Evans, CEO of Zoox. “We have made great strides with our approach specially designed for safe and autonomous mobility, and our exceptionally talented team working every day to realize this vision. We now have an even greater opportunity to achieve a fully autonomous future ”.
Jesse Levinson appreciates Amazon’s support
“Since the creation of Zoox six years ago, we have focused on our fundamental approach to autonomous mobility,” said Jesse Levinson, Zoox co-founder and technical director. “Amazon’s support will greatly accelerate our path to providing safe, clean and enjoyable transportation around the world.”
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