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Cyngn Reveals DriveMod Tugger: Fully Autonomous, Electric Tugger for Industrial Operations
Following the company's partnership announcement with Motrec International Inc, the first-of-its-kind DriveMod Tugger with automatic unhitching capabilities
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[{"type":"text","content":"Following the company's partnership announcement with Motrec International Inc, the first-of-its-kind DriveMod Tugger with automatic unhitching capabilities is capable of towing up to 6,000 pounds with a 54-inch turning radius.\nMENLO PARK, Calif., Oct. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Cyngn Inc. (the \"Company\" or \"Cyngn\") (Nasdaq: CYN), a developer of AI-powered autonomous driving software solutions for industrial applications, is excited to offer a sneak peek into its latest innovation: the integration of its DriveMod Kit with the MT-160 tow tractor from Motrec International Inc. Designed for industrial, commercial, and warehousing operations, this electric autonomous tugger is set to make its initial debut with select customers in fourth quarter 2023, and expand to a broader customer base in 2024.\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \nThis first look is part of a previously announced partnership to launch an industry-leading autonomous tugger, the \"DriveMod Tugger,\" which boasts a 54-inch turn radius and a robust 6,000-pound towing capacity.\nThe DriveMod Tugger harnesses the power of autonomous driving through a variant of Cyngn's DriveMod Kit. This kit streamlines the integration of autonomous vehicle (AV) components, drawing from the system architecture established with the DriveMod Stockchaser. Whether installed directly on the manufacturing line or retrofitted onto existing tuggers, the DriveMod Kit ensures an efficient deployment process, enabling customers to quickly benefit from Cyngn's cutting-edge autonomous technology.\nUnderpinning the DriveMod Tugger's exceptional performance is an AC Powertrain featuring a maintenance-free brushless electric motor. This design delivers precise motor control, enhanced maximum speeds, and improved torque at lower speeds. Furthermore, Cyngn is introducing an automatic unhitching feature, eliminating the need for human intervention when releasing towed carts. This innovation responds to insights from customers, addressing operational bottlenecks and inefficiencies associated with manual cargo handling that results in decreased throughput and labor inefficiencies.\nLior Tal, chief executive officer of Cyngn, emphasized the significance of this milestone, saying, \"Our partnership with Motrec signifies a pivotal moment in our journey to revolutionize industrial automation. We are collaborating with...