Ashok Leyland, Minus Zero Partner for Autonomous Trucking
Ashok Leyland forms strategic alliance with Minus Zero Robotics for large-scale implementation of autonomous solutions in commercial trucking, targeting cost reduction and safety enhancements in India
Chennai- Ashok Leyland Limited., a Hinduja Group., a commercial vehicle manufacturer announced an Ashok Leyland forms a strategic alliance with Minus Zero Robotics Private Limited., a startup in autonomous driving technology. This partnership targets a significant transformation in commercial trucking by implementing autonomous solutions on a large scale.
The collaboration between Minus Zero and Ashok Leyland focuses on developing tailored autonomous trucking solutions initially for ports, factories, and corporate campuses. Future plans include expansion into hub-to-hub and long-haul trucking, pending regulatory developments. The alliance integrates Minus Zero's autonomous driving platform with Ashok Leyland's commercial vehicle fleet, prioritizing safety and scalability. With evolving global regulations, the collaboration aims to offer joint products internationally.
Mr. N. Saravanan, Chief Technology Officer, Ashok Leyland said that, Ashok Leyland, aligning with the Government's National Logistics Policy, aims to cut logistics costs in India. They recognize the potential of autonomous driving in certain sectors to achieve this goal. Partnering with innovative startups like Minus Zero, they plan to develop India-specific solutions with global scalability. Additionally, they foresee spin-off benefits in creating cost-effective active safety solutions to curb road accidents.
Mr. Gagandeep Reehal, CEO and Co-founder, Minus Zero said, that, Ashok Leyland, renowned for its expertise in delivering quality products at scale, joins forces with Minus Zero to advance autonomous driving in India and worldwide. Through their nature-inspired AI approach, they're pioneering foundational AI models for autonomous driving, ushering in a new era. This partnership signifies the dawn of India's Autonomous Driving journey.
About Minus Zero
Minus Zero is India's pioneering startup in autonomous driving technology. It offers cutting-edge intelligent platforms to automotive OEMs, enabling autopilot and self-driving capabilities globally. Backed by prominent investors like Chiratae Ventures, Minus Zero showcased India's first autonomous concept vehicle, the zPod, in June 2023.
