Japan's Itochu invests in US self-driving startup May Mobility

$7m deal aims to bring May's services to Japanese roads in 2027

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Itochu will provide self-driving startup May Mobility with technological support to launch a robo-shuttle service in Japan. (Source photos obtained by Nikkei)

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TOKYO -- Japanese trading house Itochu is investing in U.S. autonomous driving startup May Mobility to the tune of 1 billion yen ($6.9 million), Nikkei has learned, looking to roll out May's services onto Japan's roads.

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