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Volkswagen Partners with Microsoft on Automated Cars

Microsoft to Supply Cloud Technology to Accelerate Development of Autonomous Driving

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Volkswagen Group is seeking Microsoft’s help to accelerate the development of autonomous driving systems, the company announced.

Worked for several years with Microsoft on cloud computing. for connected cars, but will now expand it to autonomous driving.

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The idea is for Volkswagen to combine its expertise in autonomous driving systems with Microsoft’s Azure cloud computing to create what it calls the Automated Driving Platform (ADP).

Like other automakers, VW has big plans for diversifying into digital mobility for ridesharing, micro-mobility, short-term rentals, and more.

For that to happen, you need to develop autonomous driving and connected car technology. Since last year, VW has been developing its own VW.OS operating system to connect cars through its Car.Software unit.

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However, as with other automakers, their complete autonomous driving systems still seem a long way off.

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Developing autonomous driving technology requires managing large amounts of data, which is why Volkswagen said it will rely on Microsoft for computing capabilities. , artificial intelligence and data.

“[The association with ADP] will help reduce development cycles from months to weeks,” he wrote. She also partnered with Microsoft recently, again for cloud help in developing autonomous driving technology at scale.

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Meanwhile, Ford recently made the decision to run its in-dash systems on Android Auto by 2023.

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