Autonomous Vehicle Created in Estonia Begins Operation in the United States

The newest generation autonomous vehicle MiCa, developed by the Estonian company Auve Tech, started its operation in the United States, in downtown West Palm Beach, Florida, last night, 16.04.25, according to Estonian time. MiCa has been issued United States license plates and permission to travel on a 1.5-kilometer public road section.

West Palm Beach is proud to be the location for this initial phase, which demonstrates innovative solutions to transportation challenges, commented Jessica Keller, West Palm Beach's Transportation and Mobility Director.

Driverless vehicles manufactured in Estonia are already a common sight in Japan, and increasingly in Europe and the Middle East. Entering the United States market is a significant step for both our company and the entire Estonian automotive industry, stated Auve Tech's founder Väino Kaldoja. Kaldoja pointed out an interesting coincidence that the first operation is taking place just a few kilometers away from the residence of the President of the United States, Donald Trump, Mar-a-Lago. As a novel approach, the solution of technology partner Guident is being used in the USA, which allows for real-time remote monitoring of self-driving vehicles throughout the entire journey. Kaldoja added that they feel a great responsibility and are making every effort to ensure more such launches in the future.

Auve Tech is a company fully based on Estonian capital that develops level 4 self-driving vehicles with the aim of reducing the need for the use of private cars. Their legal, driverless vehicles operate in both open and limited traffic areas on four different continents. The first phase of the West Palm Beach operation will last for three months, and everyone interested has the opportunity to ride this autonomous bus.


Source: Delfi Ärileht

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