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

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Cyngn Inc. (Nasdaq: CYN) has secured a contract to deploy its DriveMod Tugger autonomous vehicle solution at a Fortune 500 automotive supplier. The unnamed client will use the technology to automate finished goods transfer. This follows Cyngn's recent success with contracts in the automotive service equipment sector and a major CPG company.

The DriveMod Tugger, featuring a 12,000-pound towing capacity, is equipped with advanced AI technology, 360° visibility, and collision avoidance systems. The solution integrates with Cyngn Insight, the company's fleet management platform, enabling comprehensive performance monitoring and fleet control.

This deployment addresses critical automation needs in U.S. manufacturing, particularly relevant amid current economic challenges including tariffs on steel and aluminum imports. The solution aims to enhance operational efficiency and reduce dependency on fluctuating labor markets.

Cyngn Inc. (Nasdaq: CYN) ha ottenuto un contratto per implementare la sua soluzione per veicoli autonomi DriveMod Tugger presso un fornitore automobilistico della Fortune 500. Il cliente, il cui nome non è stato rivelato, utilizzerà la tecnologia per automatizzare il trasferimento dei prodotti finiti. Questo segue il recente successo di Cyngn con contratti nel settore delle attrezzature per servizi automobilistici e con una grande azienda di beni di consumo.

Il DriveMod Tugger, con una capacità di traino di 12.000 libbre, è dotato di avanzate tecnologie AI, visibilità a 360° e sistemi di prevenzione delle collisioni. La soluzione si integra con Cyngn Insight, la piattaforma di gestione della flotta dell'azienda, consentendo un monitoraggio completo delle prestazioni e un controllo della flotta.

Questa implementazione affronta esigenze critiche di automazione nella produzione negli Stati Uniti, particolarmente rilevanti in un contesto economico attuale caratterizzato da sfide come i dazi sulle importazioni di acciaio e alluminio. La soluzione mira a migliorare l'efficienza operativa e ridurre la dipendenza dai mercati del lavoro soggetti a fluttuazioni.

Cyngn Inc. (Nasdaq: CYN) ha asegurado un contrato para implementar su solución de vehículo autónomo DriveMod Tugger en un proveedor automotriz de Fortune 500. El cliente, cuyo nombre no se ha revelado, utilizará la tecnología para automatizar la transferencia de productos terminados. Esto sigue al reciente éxito de Cyngn con contratos en el sector de equipos de servicio automotriz y con una importante empresa de bienes de consumo.

El DriveMod Tugger, que cuenta con una capacidad de remolque de 12,000 libras, está equipado con tecnología avanzada de IA, visibilidad de 360° y sistemas de prevención de colisiones. La solución se integra con Cyngn Insight, la plataforma de gestión de flotas de la empresa, lo que permite un monitoreo completo del rendimiento y el control de la flota.

Esta implementación aborda necesidades críticas de automatización en la fabricación en EE. UU., particularmente relevantes en medio de los desafíos económicos actuales, incluidos los aranceles sobre las importaciones de acero y aluminio. La solución tiene como objetivo mejorar la eficiencia operativa y reducir la dependencia de los mercados laborales fluctuantes.

Cyngn Inc. (Nasdaq: CYN)는 Fortune 500 자동차 공급업체에 자율주행 차량 솔루션 DriveMod Tugger를 배치하기 위한 계약을 체결했습니다. 이름이 공개되지 않은 이 고객은 완제품 이동을 자동화하기 위해 이 기술을 사용할 것입니다. 이는 Cyngn이 최근 자동차 서비스 장비 분야와 주요 소비재 회사에서 계약을 체결한 성공에 이어진 것입니다.

DriveMod Tugger는 12,000파운드의 견인 용량을 갖추고 있으며, 고급 AI 기술, 360° 시야 및 충돌 방지 시스템이 장착되어 있습니다. 이 솔루션은 회사의 플릿 관리 플랫폼인 Cyngn Insight와 통합되어 포괄적인 성능 모니터링 및 플릿 제어를 가능하게 합니다.

이 배치는 미국 제조업에서 중요한 자동화 요구를 해결하며, 특히 현재의 경제적 도전 과제인 철강 및 알루미늄 수입에 대한 관세와 관련이 있습니다. 이 솔루션은 운영 효율성을 높이고 변동성이 큰 노동 시장에 대한 의존도를 줄이는 것을 목표로 합니다.

Cyngn Inc. (Nasdaq: CYN) a obtenu un contrat pour déployer sa solution de véhicule autonome DriveMod Tugger chez un fournisseur automobile Fortune 500. Le client, dont le nom n'est pas divulgué, utilisera la technologie pour automatiser le transfert des produits finis. Cela fait suite au récent succès de Cyngn avec des contrats dans le secteur des équipements de service automobile et avec une grande entreprise de biens de consommation.

Le DriveMod Tugger, doté d'une capacité de remorquage de 12 000 livres, est équipé de technologies avancées d'IA, d'une visibilité à 360° et de systèmes d'évitement des collisions. La solution s'intègre à Cyngn Insight, la plateforme de gestion de flotte de l'entreprise, permettant un suivi complet des performances et un contrôle de la flotte.

Ce déploiement répond à des besoins critiques d'automatisation dans la fabrication aux États-Unis, particulièrement pertinents dans le contexte économique actuel, y compris les droits de douane sur les importations d'acier et d'aluminium. La solution vise à améliorer l'efficacité opérationnelle et à réduire la dépendance aux marchés du travail fluctuants.

Cyngn Inc. (Nasdaq: CYN) hat einen Vertrag zur Implementierung seiner autonomen Fahrzeuglösung DriveMod Tugger bei einem Fortune 500 Automobilzulieferer gesichert. Der nicht namentlich genannte Kunde wird die Technologie zur Automatisierung des Transfers von Fertigwaren nutzen. Dies folgt auf den jüngsten Erfolg von Cyngn mit Verträgen im Bereich der Automobilservice-Ausrüstung und einem großen Konsumgüterunternehmen.

Der DriveMod Tugger mit einer Zugkraft von 12.000 Pfund ist mit fortschrittlicher KI-Technologie, 360° Sichtfeld und Kollisionsvermeidungssystemen ausgestattet. Die Lösung integriert sich mit Cyngn Insight, der Flottenmanagement-Plattform des Unternehmens, die eine umfassende Leistungsüberwachung und Flottenkontrolle ermöglicht.

Diese Implementierung adressiert kritische Automatisierungsbedürfnisse in der US-Produktion, die insbesondere angesichts der aktuellen wirtschaftlichen Herausforderungen, einschließlich Zöllen auf Stahl- und Aluminiumimporte, relevant sind. Die Lösung zielt darauf ab, die Betriebseffizienz zu steigern und die Abhängigkeit von schwankenden Arbeitsmärkten zu verringern.

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  • Secured new contract with Fortune 500 automotive supplier
  • Recent contract wins demonstrate growing market adoption
  • Solution addresses critical automation needs in manufacturing sector
  • Technology helps reduce dependency on fluctuating labor markets
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Cyngn's new contract with a Fortune 500 automotive supplier represents positive commercial momentum for the company's autonomous vehicle technology. This marks Cyngn's second major automotive sector deployment, following a previous contract with another manufacturer in the space, plus a recent deployment with a major CPG company in January.

The company is establishing a pattern of enterprise customer acquisition in manufacturing environments where automation can address operational challenges. Their DriveMod Tugger, which can tow 12,000 pounds, targets material transport applications in industrial settings - specifically finished goods movement in this implementation.

While the contract size wasn't disclosed, Cyngn's commercial traction suggests growing market adoption in the industrial autonomous vehicle space. The company's marketing emphasizes how their technology can help manufacturers address macroeconomic challenges like tariffs, inflation, and labor market issues through automation.

Importantly, this contract demonstrates continued validation of Cyngn's technology by major industrial customers. For a company with a relatively small $8 million market cap, each enterprise client represents significant potential recurring revenue if deployments expand beyond initial implementation.

Investors should monitor whether these initial deployments lead to fleet expansions within the same customers, which would indicate successful technology adoption and validate the company's business model.

Cyngn's deployment strategy shows thoughtful market targeting within industrial automation. Their DriveMod Tugger addresses a specific pain point - material movement within manufacturing facilities - where automation can deliver immediate ROI through labor reduction and operational consistency.

The automotive manufacturing sector is particularly well-suited for this technology as it typically involves predictable routes, standardized processes, and high-volume repetitive tasks. The fact that a Fortune 500 automotive supplier chose Cyngn's solution suggests their technology has reached sufficient maturity for mission-critical operations.

The 360° visibility and collision avoidance capabilities are essential safety features for facilities where autonomous vehicles operate alongside human workers. More significant is their Cyngn Insight platform, which provides fleet management capabilities - suggesting the company's value proposition extends beyond the hardware to include the analytics and control software necessary for enterprise-scale deployments.

The mention of tariffs and economic pressures contextualizes why manufacturers are accelerating automation adoption: reducing dependence on labor markets while maintaining operational efficiency despite rising material costs. This positions Cyngn's solution as not merely a technological upgrade but a strategic response to macroeconomic challenges.

This deployment represents another proof point that autonomous industrial vehicles are moving from experimental pilots to commercial implementation in critical manufacturing environments.

MENLO PARK, Calif., March 11, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- 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 scalable, differentiated autonomous vehicle technology for industrial organizations. Cyngn's self-driving solutions allow existing workforces to increase productivity and efficiency. The Company addresses significant challenges facing industrial organizations today, such as labor shortages, costly safety incidents, and increased consumer demand for eCommerce.

Cyngn's DriveMod Kit can be installed on new industrial vehicles at end of line or via retrofit, empowering customers to seamlessly adopt self-driving technology into their operations without high upfront costs or the need to completely replace existing vehicle investments.

Cyngn's flagship product, its Enterprise Autonomy Suite, includes DriveMod (autonomous vehicle system), Cyngn Insight (customer-facing suite of AV fleet management, teleoperation, and analytics tools), and Cyngn Evolve (internal toolkit that enables Cyngn to leverage data from the field for artificial intelligence, simulation, and modeling). 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.

Where to find Cyngn:

Investor Contact:
Donald Alvarez, CFO
investors@cyngn.com

Media Contact:
Luke Renner, Head of Marketing
media@cyngn.com

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FAQ

What is the towing capacity of Cyngn's (CYN) DriveMod Tugger?

The DriveMod Tugger has a 12,000-pound towing capacity.

How many major contracts has Cyngn (CYN) secured recently for its DriveMod Tugger?

Cyngn has secured contracts with a Fortune 500 automotive supplier, an automotive service equipment manufacturer, and a major CPG company, along with a letter of intent signed in Q4.

What key safety features does Cyngn's (CYN) DriveMod Tugger include?

The DriveMod Tugger features 360° visibility, collision avoidance systems, and advanced AI technology for navigation in industrial environments.

How does Cyngn (CYN) manage its autonomous vehicle fleet operations?

Cyngn uses its Cyngn Insight platform for fleet management and analytics, providing complete visibility into performance and control over DriveMod autonomous vehicles.
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