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Zoox Unveils Production-Ready Robotaxi Ahead of U.S. Expansion

Amazon subsidiary Zoox has unveiled its production-ready robotaxi, marking a significant step toward commercial expansion in the United States. The vehicle represents the culmination of iterative design work, with the latest version incorporating refinements focused on improving the passenger experience. The launch follows an extended testing phase and positions Zoox to compete more directly in the growing autonomous ride-hailing market. The company has been progressively scaling its operations, with the new design intended to meet the practical demands of real-world deployment.

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