Waymo bought Apple’s self-driving car proving ground for $220M
Waymo has acquired a massive 5,500-acre proving ground in Arizona owned by Route 14 Investment Partners LLC, a Delaware shell company associated with Apple, according to documents filed with Maricopa County. Waymo acquired the property, which is located near other proving grounds in Wittman, Arizona, for $220 million, according to the filing. The sale was […]
Alphabet's autonomous vehicle division, Waymo, has finalized the purchase of a sprawling 5,500-acre testing facility in Wittman, Arizona. The property, previously held by an investment firm linked to Apple, was acquired for a total of $220 million. This site has historically served as a private proving ground for Apple’s secretive efforts to develop self-driving automotive technology. By securing this expansive location, Waymo gains significant infrastructure to support its ongoing expansion of robotaxi operations. The deal highlights a strategic shift in the industry as legacy tech giants consolidate resources for autonomous vehicle development.
The acquisition provides Waymo with a massive, specialized testing environment that accelerates its capacity to refine and scale autonomous driving technology in real-world conditions.
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