Krafcik, 59, will be replaced by Tekedra Mawakana, Waymo’s chief operating officer, and Dmitri Dolgov, chief technical officer, who will serve as co-CEOs. Replacing an auto industry veteran with executives more steeped in technology points to Waymo’s efforts to move past the industrial phase. Under Krafcik, Waymo secured agreements with Stellantis NV, Jaguar Land Rover Automotive Plc, Volvo Car AB, Daimler AG’s truck group to put its technology in passenger cars and freight trucks. The federal government is still developing rules for self-driving vehicles and states have their own rules and permits. He leads development of Waymo’s autonomous system.

Source: The Star April 05, 2021 03:32 UTC