Cyngn (NASDAQ: CYN) stock saw a surge of over 41% on Tuesday after the company disclosed an uptick in the commercialization of AI-powered autonomous Vehicle Solutions in 2023.
Cyngn (CYN) recently announced a series of notable achievements and milestones from 2023, which include significant deployments, paid engagements with leading global customers, and strategic partnerships to further advance its artificial intelligence and robotics technologies into more comprehensive solutions for customers. These achievements collectively set the foundation for a pivotal 2024 for Cyngn.
Key 2023 Milestones and Achievements
Valuable Deployment: At the beginning of 2023, Cyngn achieved a significant milestone with a strategic deployment at US Continental, a chemicals manufacturer located in California. Cyngn’s vehicles automated nearly 900 monthly trips, fostering employee growth and promotions. The company’s findings revealed that DriveMod outperforms human forklift drivers by an impressive 400% in terms of efficiency.
New Products and Partnerships: Cyngn (NASDAQ: CYN) has extended its partnerships with two prominent OEMs to advance the Company’s DriveMod autonomous technology into more comprehensive solutions. In July, Cyngn joined forces with Motrec, a globally recognized manufacturer of industrial electric vehicles, to incorporate its autonomous DriveMod solution into Motrec’s MT-160 tow tractor.
In addition, Cyngn partnered with BYD, a well-regarded global brand, to seamlessly integrate DriveMod into their electric forklift fleet. This expansion further diversified Cyngn’s portfolio of DriveMod-enabled vehicles, extending its reach to the widely used category of material-handling vehicles. Cyngn released the inaugural footage of the AI-driven autonomous forklift in August.
Customer Contracts: Cyngn (NASDAQ: CYN) executed paid projects with prominent international clients. In August, Cyngn disclosed a pre-order agreement with Arauco, a global leader in sustainable forestry products, pulp, and engineered wood, serving the furniture and construction sectors. The deal involved the deployment of 100 DriveMod Forklifts, marking Cyngn’s largest order to date.
In addition, Cyngn secured an agreement with a Fortune 100 heavy machinery manufacturer to implement DriveMod Tuggers at its North American manufacturing facility.
Proprietary Technology: In 2023, Cyngn secured several U.S. patents for the company’s autonomous vehicle and driving solutions, bringing the total count to 19. In addition, Cyngn launched version 9.0 of its Enterprise Autonomy Suite (EAS), featuring a comprehensive set of intelligent fleet management tools that clients can use to manage and monitor their fleets from any location. The latest version incorporates advanced functionalities, including on-vehicle mission deployment and intelligent return-to-home capabilities.
Product Enhancements: In December, Cyngn introduced a new auto-unhitch capability, providing customers with a hands-off solution to unload towed cargo.
Cyngn (NASDAQ: CYN) Stock Reaction
As of the market close on Tuesday, CYN stock saw a surge of 41.28%, with a trading volume reaching 108,292,974 (108.29 million) shares. This volume surpassed the company’s average daily trading volume of 4.31 million.
