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Magna hires 120 engineers, acquires self-driving tech, from Boston AV firm

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Magna said the former Optimus engineers will remain in the Boston area, establishing an "engineering center and presence for Magna in a community rich in engineering talent, leading academic institutions and robotics."
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By:
John Irwin
January 11, 2022 01:00 PM

Canadian supplier Magna International Inc. struck a deal with Optimus Ride to hire more than 120 of the Boston self-driving shuttle company's engineers and acquire its autonomous-vehicle technology and intellectual property.

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