Perrone Robotics delivers WAEV GEM AV to Jacksonville Transportation Authority

July 7, 2022

The WAEV GEM AV will be the eighth AV to enter JTA’s AV Test & Learn Program since 2017.

JTA received delivery of its eighth AV, a WAVE GEM AV from Perrone Robotics.

Jacksonville Transportation Authority (JTA) accepted the delivery of its eighth autonomous vehicle (AV) for its AV Test & Learn Program. The WAEV GEM AV was supplied by Perrone Robotics and features a solar-powered EV in the form of an FMVSS-compliant Low Speed Vehicle (LSV) capable of operating at speeds up to 25 mph and with capacity for six passengers.

Perrone Robotics explains it has worked closely with the JTA team as its AV fleet grows to bring advanced AV capabilities and road-worthy vehicle platforms for autonomous operations. Perrone Robotics says its TONY AV retrofit kit is integrated with the WAEV GEM EV as a turn-key AV solution.

Previously, Perrone Robotics delivered the world’s first fully autonomous FMVSS- and ADA-compliant EV Star to JTA, first deployed at its Armsdale AV facility and subsequently operated on local public roads for testing.

JTA is building the foundation for its Ultimate Urban Circulator (U2C) through its work at the AV Test & Learn Program. JTA has two track sites - Armsdale Test & Learn Facility and FSCJ Cecil Center Campus - where critical information is gained as JTA develops its U2C program.

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Wanek-Libman has spent more than 20 years covering transportation issues including construction projects and engineering challenges for various commuter railroads and transit agencies. She has been recognized for editorial excellence through her individual work, as well as for collaborative content.

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She is a graduate of Drake University, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Journalism and Mass Communication with a major in magazine journalism and a minor in business management.