| Written for TF1 | 2016-05-04T07: 40: 40.761Z , updated 2016-05-04T07: 44: 35.162Z
the automobile firm Sergio Marchionne, will provide in the coming months the vehicles to the US giant Google. The vehicles will minivans Pacifica, adapted for the autonomous system of the brand Mountain View.
This is a first for Google: its driverless control system will soon be available in a hybrid model series: the Chrysler Pacifica.
Fiat Chrysler joins forces with Google
On May 3, Fiat and Chrysler Google formalized their union with a press release announced on Google+ and on the car firm’s website. “ The project of self-driving cars Google and FCA today announced a unique collaboration of its kind, a first. The next Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid will incorporate the Google self-driving system. “
In fact, this is the first time that Google works directly with the manufacturer to integrate its self-driving system, including its sensors and software in a vehicle . The massive and hybrid minivans Chrysler Pacifica, will be used by year end to test the Google system, which will allow the Internet giant to considerably increase its current fleet “Google Car”.
Google continues to rise
Google partnership is fireproof. After its partnership with Uber, Ford, Volvo and Lyft last week to create a “Self-Driving Coalition for Safer Streets’ or French: a ” autonomous driving coalition safer streets “. Google will now test for its stand-alone software in “approved for the road” vehicles.
This trial, if successful will prove to the world that his system is reliable enough to be integrated into any production model. And long term, Google will also allow the system to be offered under license to the auto manufacturers. 12 million drivers without cars could be put into circulation by 2035.
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