Also & DoorDash Team Up for Autonomous Delivery Vehicles
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Also, a micromobility startup, has partnered with DoorDash to develop autonomous delivery vehicles. DoorDash invested in Alsos $200 million Series C round, led by Greenoaks Capital, and gained a board seat. The funding boost raises Alsos total to $505 million, valuing it over $1 billion. Spinning out from Rivian in 2022, Also started with an electric bike and now aims for small delivery bots capable of carrying 400 pounds and navigating bike lanes. This DoorDash collaboration marks the first step into self-driving tech for Alsos vehicles, with Rivian sharing its sensor stack and DoorDash contributing its robotics experience. Both companies may merge their autonomy systems, hinting at a future of compact delivery bots transforming last-mile deliveries.
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