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Cyngn Completes Initial DriveMod Tugger Deployment with Rivian

Cyngn has announced its initial DriveMod Tugger deployment with Rivian, the innovative leading electric vehicle manufacturer.

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MENLO PARK, Calif., March 19, 2024 – Cyngn Inc. (the “Company” or “Cyngn”) (Nasdaq: CYN), a developer of AI-powered autonomous driving solutions for industrial applications today announced its initial DriveMod Tugger deployment with Rivian, the innovative leading electric vehicle manufacturer. The deployment was at Rivian’s Normal, IL manufacturing facility.

This deployment continues to emphasize the commercial interest Cyngn’s Enterprise Autonomy Suite (EAS) products are garnering with customers that manufacture vehicles and other heavy equipment.

Cyngn CEO, Lior Tal, said: “This progress continues to underscore the manufacturing sector’s growing need and willingness to adopt autonomous solutions. We are finding a sweet spot with companies that do high-uptime heavy manufacturing in domains like automotive, agricultural equipment, and defense.”

Cyngn's recent progress with major manufacturing players, including a Fortune 100 Heavy Equipment Manufacturer, demonstrates the commercial momentum of its autonomous DriveMod solutions. By harnessing the power of AI, Cyngn is not only meeting the demands of today's manufacturers but also actively contributing to the evolution of smart, connected, and efficient manufacturing ecosystems.

About Cyngn

Cyngn develops and deploys autonomous vehicle technology for industrial organizations like manufacturers and logistics companies. The Company addresses significant challenges facing industrial organizations today, such as labor shortages and costly safety incidents.

Cyngn's DriveMod technology empowers customers to seamlessly bring self-driving technology to their operations without high upfront costs or infrastructure installations. DriveMod is currently available on Motrec MT-160 Tuggers and BYD Forklifts.

The DriveMod Tugger hauls up to 12,000 lbs, travels inside and out, and targets a typical payback period of less than 2 years. The DriveMod Forklift lifts heavy loads that use non-standard pallets and is currently available to select customers.

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