Amazon and Stellantis partner on electric cars and vans

Last Wednesday (6), Amazon.com and Stellantis announced a partnership in the development of vehicles with Amazon software on the panels and for the deployment of Stellantis electric vans in the retailer’s logistics network.

The deals expand Amazon’s efforts to gain a greater foothold in the transportation industry and could help Stellantis bridge the gap between it and Tesla in developing vehicles with sophisticated, software-based infotainment features that are connected to the internet .

Amazon and Stellantis said they will work together to develop software for the Stellantis vehicle “digital cockpit” entertainment systems that will begin shipping in 2024.

Stellantis said it will use Amazon’s Alexa technology for voice-controlled features, “navigation, vehicle maintenance, e-commerce marketplaces and payment services.”

As part of the partnership, Stellantis will use Amazon as its “preferred cloud computing provider” needed for in-vehicle connectivity.

In a separate agreement, Stellantis said Amazon will be the first customer of the company’s new line of electric vans, which are slated for launch in 2023. The companies said they plan to put thousands of units of the model into use every year.

Amazon has a previous agreement with startup Rivian Automotive to buy up to 100,000 electric vans.

Reference: CNN Brasil

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