Self Driving Chevrolet Bolt EV Begins Live Tests

OKEMOS, Mich., – The future is here! This month, Chevrolet has begun live testing its self-driving Chevrolet Bolt vehicles. This first-of-its-kind technology has begun extensive testing on public roads in San Francisco, giving the autonomous vehicles a chance to test their mettle on the busy streets of California. While they may not be available to the public, self driving Chevrolet Bolt EV begins live tests across the western side of the United States, bringing the public one step closer to getting their hands on an autonomous vehicle of their own.

Cruise Automation, an autonomous driving technology company owned by Chevrolet, has announced the beta testing of their Cruise Anywhere app. This app allows users to call an autonomous Chevy vehicle to their location. The autonomous vehicle would then take passengers to any location they specified, driving entirely on its own. The vehicles, while still in the test process, will additionally be piloted by engineers in case an emergency occurs.

Watch Live Testing of Cruise Anywhere App

Earlier this summer, the Chevrolet Bolt EV completed its factory test runs in the Orion Assembly Plant in Michigan. These autonomous vehicles bring Chevy one step closer to bringing the future to life in the world. Working at an efficient and careful pace, Chevrolet has gone above and beyond to ensure the safety of future passengers using autonomous vehicles.

“To achieve what we want from self-driving cars, we must deploy them at scale," said Cruise Automation CEO Kyle Vogt. "By developing the next-generation self-driving platform in San Francisco and manufacturing these cars in Michigan, we are creating the safest and most consistent conditions to bring our cars to the most challenging urban roads that we can find.”

The 2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV will be available to the public in September. Check out our new vehicle inventory when the Bolt EV becomes available to become one of the first people to own this exclusive, cutting-edge electric vehicle! Looking to trade in your vehicle to get your hands on the new 2017 Bolt EV? Make sure you get the best deal possible with your trade-in so that you'll be able to sit behind the wheel of an autonomous vehicle that'll take you where you want to go. Watch the future unfold before your eyes as the self driving Chevrolet Bolt EV begins live tests!

Located conveniently just outside of Lansing, Hank Graff Chevrolet Okemos is here to help you with your car buying and servicing needs. Our goal is to create a transparent experience and a comfortable environment for all of our valuable customers. If you have any questions, or would like to schedule an appointment, reach us at (517) 349-8300, or stop by the dealership at 1748 W. Grand River in Okemos, MI 48864

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