Over the last decade, countless start-ups have risen and fallen in the pursuit of the dream of developing a vehicle that navigate the road autonomously. Now, Jeep wants to take that challenge one step farther, by taking autonomous technology off the road.
The automaker has revealed that a team of engineers, led by Neda Cvijetc, the head of AI and autonomous driving at Stellantis, is working on a special automated system designed specifically for the Jeep brand.
“We are tackling these challenges that are, in some sense, greater than what you experience in on-road autonomy,” said Cvijetic, adding that the technology is being designed to offer the Jeep community more fun, more adventure, and more freedom.
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The system has been installed in two plug-in hybrid Grand Cherokee 4xes, and is currently being tested at Jeep’s go-to spot for future technology, Moab, Utah. It says that the technology can help everyone from drivers attempting their first trail, to seasoned experts. Of course, it will also help in regular, everyday driving situations, as well.
“In the same way that our 4xe electrification takes Jeep brand’s off-road capability to new heights, these advanced off-road driving systems will help more customers in more countries around the world join and enjoy the adventure,” said Christian Meunier Jeep brand CEO. “These features and technology will have real-life applications on and off the trail in a wide range of driving conditions.”
Unfortunately, Jeep isn’t quite ready yet to reveal all of the details relating to its new technology. However, it says that more information will be shared about its autonomous off-roading technology will be shared in another new video, this summer.