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Hypercar Maker Rimac Reveals the Fully Autonomous Verne Robotaxi
The Verne replaces the steering wheel and pedals with a 43-inch screen, with robotaxi service set to start in Europe in 2026.
Rimac, the electric-hypercar maker that merged with Bugatti in 2021, has a new autonomous-driving venture called Verne.
Verne's vehicle is a fully autonomous pod with seating for two that uses self-driving tech from Mobileye.
The first Verne robotaxi service is set to launch in Zagreb, Croatia, in 2026 before spreading throughout Europe and the Middle East.
Croatian startup Rimac rose to prominence over the past decade with electric hypercars like the 1813-hp Nevera and a high-profile merger with hypercar connoisseurs Bugatti in 2021. But now Rimac is expanding into a new realm with the Verne robotaxi, an autonomous pod that eliminates all driving controls and is due to hit the streets in 2026.
The company's name is a reference to Jules Verne, the 19th-century French writer famous for sci-fi adventure novels such as Journey to the Center of the Earth and Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea. In a press release, the automaker cited Verne's focus on travel and the future in his stories as key inspirations for the company's autonomous vision.
A Room on Wheels
Unlike many other futuristic visions for self-driving pods, the Verne seats just two passengers. Verne says its data revealed that nine out of 10 rides are for just one or two people, so this layout lets them satisfy most customers while creating a capacious cabin in a compact footprint. Without mentioning a specific model, Verne claims it has more interior room than a Rolls-Royce.
The Verne Ecosystem
The vehicle isn't the only component of Verne. The company is also creating its own ride-hailing app. Customers will be able to adjust the vehicle's settings-from lighting to temperature and even scent-to their liking through the app before their ride arrives.
Each city that Verne operates in will feature a specialized infrastructure that the company calls the "Mothership," where the vehicles will be inspected, cleaned, maintained, and recharged each day. The first Mothership will be in Zagreb, next to Verne's headquarters.
Verne is currently constructing its first production facility in Croatia and aims to launch its first robotaxi service in Croatia's capital, Zagreb, in 2026. After that, the company plans to launch the vehicle worldwide, first to other European cities in the United Kingdom and Germany before expanding to the Middle East. Verne says it has signed agreements with 11 cities in the European Union, United Kingdom, and Middle East, and it's in discussions with more than 30 cities globally.
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