Macnica (hereinafter referred to as Macnica) is a total service/solution provider in semiconductors, networks, cybersecurity, and AI/IoT (Head office location: Yokohama City, Kanagawa Prefecture, President: Kazumasa Hara, capital: 11,194 million yen) will begin selling the new autonomous driving shuttle bus "EVO" from NAVYA SA (Head Office: Lyon, France, CEO: Étienne Hermite), which is compatible with autonomous driving level 4* ¹.

The new autonomous driving shuttle bus "EVO" manufactured by NAVYA, which Macnica has recently started selling, is an EV specification with a maximum passenger capacity of 15 people, a maximum speed of 25 km/h (recommended speed of 18 km/h or less), and high-precision autonomous driving A reliable autonomous driving solution equipped with software, cutting-edge sensors and technology. Additionally, as a solution developed for commercial use, we also provide software and hardware quality assurance, operational maintenance programs, and more.

​^In addition, EVO is compatible with Autonomous autonomous driving Level 4, and in limited areas such as private land, it can achieve fully autonomous driving autonomous driving the need for an operator. only if the conditions are met). It will also be effective in resolving social issues, such as relieving people with disabilities in transportation and resolving the shortage of drivers, and will contribute to attracting customers and improving costs by increasing convenience and profitability.

For details, please see the website (https://www.macnica.co.jp/business/maas/products/133978/).

NAVYA's new autonomous driving shuttle bus "EVO"

In addition, Macnica not only provides EVO, but also leverages its portfolio of various technologies as a solution provider to help realize a safer and more secure autonomous driving by offering combined solutions such as operation management systems (FMS) and V2X. Furthermore, we support the creation of new mobility services, such as using AI to analyze data collected and accumulated from vehicles and the surrounding environment.

Macnica provides total support for the practical application of mobility services, from consulting on autonomous driving to implementation, operation, and utilization. We will also accelerate the social implementation of autonomous driving and contribute to solving social issues.

Also, regarding EVO, we will exhibit vehicles and introduce products at the “1st MaaS EXPO (Tokyo Big Sight)” to be held from January 20, 2021 (Wednesday), so please come and visit us.

■ 1st MaaS EXPO
Venue: Tokyo Big Sight (South Exhibition Hall)
Date: January 20th (Wednesday) to 22nd (Friday), 2021
Hours: 10:00-18:00 (Ends at 17:00 on the last day)
Booth No.: S12-20
URL: https://www.macnica.co.jp/business/maas/events/135372/

*1 Conforms to the definition of autonomous driving established by SAE (Society of Automotive Engineers). As “advanced driving automation”, the system performs all dynamic driving tasks and responses to difficult to continue operation under certain conditions. Level 4 operation in EVO is limited to limited areas such as private land, and only when the driving environment conditions based on ODD (Operating Design Domain) are met.
*2 Abbreviation for Operational Design Domain. Driving environment conditions that are prerequisites for each autonomous driving system to operate. The conditions differ depending on each autonomous driving system, and the autonomous driving system operates normally when all conditions are met.

*Company names and product names mentioned in this text are trademarks or registered trademarks of Macnica and each company.
*The information published in the news release (including product price, specifications, etc.) is current as of the date of announcement. Please note that the information may be subject to change without prior notice.

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Founded in France in 2014, NAVYA is a leading company that provides autonomous driving solutions (autonomous driving vehicles). Headquartered in Lyon, France, with 280 employees, under the theme of "first and last mile", the mission is to solve various traffic problems such as traffic congestion, air pollution, and driver shortages, and to develop autonomous driving solutions. It is working. So far, more than 200 units have been introduced in more than 20 countries, and it is widely supported from all over the world.
For more information, please visit our website (https://www.navya.tech).

Since its establishment in 1972, Macnica has provided cutting-edge semiconductors, electronic devices, networks, and cybersecurity products with added technological value. In recent years, we have been developing new businesses in fields such as AI/IoT, autonomous driving, and robots, based on our traditional strengths of global cutting-edge technology sourcing and technology planning capabilities. Going forward, under the slogan "Co.Tomorrowing," we will connect cutting-edge technology and Macnica 's intelligence to provide unique services and solutions, creating social value and contributing to the development of future society. . the Company company is headquartered in Yokohama and operates a global business with 84 locations in 24 countries around the world.
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