Solar powered robot taxis could change the face of travel

Jan 10, 2018

Waymo's self-driving cars have already logged four million miles

Fully autonomous, solar-powered cabs could cut city traffic by 40% Image: REUTERS/Natalie Behring

Joseph Scalise

Partner, Head of Utilities & Alternative Energy practice (Americas), Head of Utilities & Alternative Energy practice (Americas), Bain & Company

Stephane Rousselet

Consultant, Bain & Company Inc.

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