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Cyngn Signs Contract to Deploy DriveMod Tugger at Another Major Automotive Supplier

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MENLO PARK, Calif., March 11th, 2025 – Cyngn Inc. (Nasdaq: CYN) today announced that it will be deploying its DriveMod Tugger at a global Fortune 500 automotive supplier. This milestone highlights Cyngn’s growing proven ability to meet the unique demands of the automotive manufacturing industry and deliver innovative autonomous vehicle (AV) solutions. The automotive supplier company—whose name is withheld for confidentiality—intends to integrate DriveMod Tuggers to automate the transfer of finished goods.

Cyngn’s solutions continue to provide value within the sector, with this announcement building on the company’s prior commercial contract with a separate, major manufacturer in the automotive service equipment space and a letter of intent that was signed in Q4. Additionally, Cyngn signed a recent contract to deploy DriveMod Tuggers with a major consumer packaged goods (CPG) company in January.

“The automotive industry is increasingly looking for technology that not only meets immediate needs—like high-demand, high-uptime requirements—but also adapts to market and economic shifts,” said Marty Petraitis. “Our DriveMod Tugger, with a 12,000-pound towing capacity, is built to do both. We’re excited to see our AV solution enhance efficiency and scalability, ensuring manufacturers remain competitive in an ever-changing market.”

Factors such as recent tariffs and shifts in economic policies have underscored the critical need for automation in U.S. manufacturing. The implementation of tariffs on steel and aluminum imports aims to bolster domestic production but also poses challenges like increased material costs and potential inflation.  These developments highlight the importance of integrating advanced autonomous vehicle (AV) solutions, such as Cyngn's DriveMod Tugger, to enhance operational efficiency, reduce dependency on fluctuating labor markets, and maintain competitiveness in a dynamic global market.

The DriveMod Tugger features advanced AI technology combined with a comprehensive set of safety features, such as 360° visibility and collision avoidance, enabling smooth navigation in complex industrial environments. Powered by Cyngn Insight, the company’s fleet management and analytics platform, users gain complete visibility into performance and control over fleets of DriveMod autonomous vehicles, driving enhanced coordination and operational efficiency. For more information on Cyngn’s DriveMod Tuggers and other autonomous vehicle solutions, visit https://www.cyngn.com/vehicles/autonomous-tugger.

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. For all terms referenced within, please refer to the Company's annual report on Form 10-K with the SEC filed on March 6, 2025.

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