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Briefing
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- Autonomous Grocery Deliveries – Grocery retailer Kroger partnering with self-driving company Nuro to test grocery delivery service using driverless vehicles in U.S.
- Self-Driving Vehicle – Autonomous delivery car, called R1, is electrically powered, has size of large sport utility vehicle (SUV), can carry 20 grocery bags, and with load that can be opened through code sent to mobile app
- Technology Test – Plans to test technology in areas where Kroger will build automated warehouses, in partnership with online grocer Ocado, and areas without autonomous warehouses
- Availability – Customers can place same-day delivery orders using Kroger's ClickList system and Nuro's app starting in fall 2018
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Accelerator
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Market Disruption
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Business Model and Practices
Business Model
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Sector
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Transportation and Logistics, Wholesale and Retail Trade
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Organization
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Nuro Inc., The Kroger Co.
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Source
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Original Publication Date
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June 28, 2018
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