Autonomous Ford E-Transit van and minibus available for fleets

Oxa has announced its autonomous Ford E-Transit van and minibus are now driving on UK and US roads, powered by Oxa Driver software.

The Ford E-Transit, Europe’s best-selling large electric van, now driven by Oxa software, offers a new cost-effective platform for both goods delivery and passenger services all over the world.

Gavin Jackson, CEO of Oxa, said: "Making the Ford E-Transit available for autonomous operations is the next step on our journey to deliver safe, scalable, and sustainable autonomous solutions.

"This vehicle represents an important milestone in our mission to reshape the future of passenger transportation and logistics."

The new Ford E-Transits are the first mass-production vehicles to be converted using Oxa's Reference Autonomy Designs (RADs). These design blueprints allow for the integration of autonomy on host vehicles, including ‘Driven by Oxa’ software and sensors, compute and drive-by-wire systems.

Oxa's autonomous vehicle is designed to integrate into existing fleets, offering a versatile and capable platform to suit different applications. 

The vehicle is configurable for both logistics (van) and passenger services (up to 10 seats in minibus form). 

The compact hardware also ensures there is no compromise on space inside the vehicle. The Oxa Driver software offers a category leading smooth ride and a low energy solution allowing vehicles to run for longer.

The vehicle is equipped with standard automotive-grade sensors, including cameras, lidar and radar. Full 360-degree perception and long-range detection enable autonomous operation up to 35mph in mixed traffic. 

Both Ford E-Transit vans and minibuses, driven by Oxa, are available now for integration into commercial fleets.