Curiosity Lab has announced that ground mobility company Local Motors has deployed its Olli electric autonomous shuttle at its smart city living laboratory, a 1.5-mile-long AV test track, located in Peachtree Corners, Georgia, USA.
Olli is a smart, safe, sustainable transportation option designed for neighbourhoods, campuses, hospitals and city centers.
The winner of Local Motors’ Atlanta Olli Fleet Challenge, the city of Peachtree Corners competed against several other municipalities, campuses and districts to propose a short-term, local use for Olli.
Each entry was evaluated by a local panel of judges who selected Peachtree Corners due to its meaningful investment in Curiosity Lab at Peachtree Corners, an economic development initiative owned and funded by the city.
Launched on October 1st, two Olli vehicles will shuttle Peachtree Corners residents and workers throughout Curiosity Lab’s 1.5-mile autonomous vehicle test track along Technology Parkway to various shops, office buildings and more. Launch attendees had the opportunity on Oct. 1 to take short rides on the driverless shuttle.
“We’re excited to offer residents, workers and Curiosity Lab users a fully autonomous vehicle experience,” said Brian Johnson, city manager of Peachtree Corners. “Olli demonstrates the future of autonomous vehicle technology, and Peachtree Corners is proud to collaborate with companies like Local Motors to further autonomous vehicle innovation.”
