Amazon owns a robotaxi company, is testing courier robots that operate on the sidewalk, and is now looking to buy a large share in a robotic trucking venture. According to Bloomberg, Amazon recently ordered 1,000 autonomous driving systems from Plus, a California-based startup that specializes in unmanned tracking technology. Amazon is also looking to purchase a 20% stake in Plus, a move that could have major ramifications for the company’s global
distribution strategy. Hennessy Capital V, a SPAC that previously supported the public debut of EV startup Canoo, plans to merge with the company.
Source: https://www.theverge.com/2021/6/21/22544243/amazon-plus-autonomous-truck-startup-stake
