Aeva, the California-based FMCW lidar specialist supplier, say a major automaker have signed on to replace their existing time-of-flight lidar with Aeva FMCW lidar. The supplier say the deal will start to deliver revenues soon, with a production ramp expected by ‘mid-decade’.
In a statement, Aeva said that as far as they know, “the production win represents one of the largest automotive series production awards in its class; the selection positions Aeva to become a trusted direct tier-1 supplier” to the world’s automakers.
CEO and cofounder Soroush Salehian calls the supply agreement “a defining moment for Aeva and the larger automated driving industry, as it represents one of the largest production design wins with an OEM transitioning to FMCW technology…this is the culmination of multiple years of diligent effort by the Aeva team and extensive collaboration and qualification of our 4D lidar in the automotive industry”. Salehian added that more about the program will be revealed in the near future.
At CES, Aeva will highlight their Aeries II FMCW lidar, and show off their technology in action on board an autonomous transit vehicle developed by Michigan-based May Mobility.
