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Tier IV and KDDI Collaborate for Social Implementation of Autonomous Driving Services

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Published May 29, 2026 10:00 AM ・ Updated Jun 13, 2026 11:52 PM ・ 2 min read ・ Source: PR TIMES

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Tier IV and KDDI have agreed to collaborate on the social implementation of autonomous driving services, aiming for 1,000 vehicles by 2030.
Tier IV and KDDI collaborate to implement autonomous driving services.

Tier IV and KDDI have agreed to collaborate on the social implementation of autonomous driving services, aiming for 1,000 vehicles by 2030.

PRIMARY SOURCE Original source: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000125.000040119.html Distributor: PR TIMES
Published: May 29, 2026

Tier IV, Inc. and KDDI Corporation have agreed to collaborate on the social implementation of autonomous driving services. Starting July 1, 2026, KDDI Smart Mobility Corporation will join the partnership. By combining Tier IV's autonomous driving system, KDDI's communication infrastructure, and KDDI Smart Mobility's operational expertise, the three companies aim to solve issues such as driver shortages and the expansion of transport-deficient areas. The companies target a cumulative commercial deployment of 1,000 vehicles by 2030, promoting sustainable local public transportation.

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Source: PR TIMES
Category: Strategic Partnership
Organizations: Tier IV / KDDI / KDDI Smart Mobility
Dates in source: 2030

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The goal is to achieve a cumulative commercial deployment of 1,000 vehicles by 2030.

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Tier IV and KDDI have agreed to collaborate on the social implementation of autonomous driving services, aiming for 1,000 vehicles by 2030.

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