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Ford’s Argo AI self-driving cars roam the streets of Detroit in test

Argo AI, Ford’s partner in developing its self-driving system (SDS), launches test drives of its third generation of development prototypes in Detroit. Volkswagen and Ford have announced a $7 billion collaboration on electric and self-driving vehicles. Two test specialists sit in the car as it drives on Detroit's streets.

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