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•  CNBC reports that "Walmart is expanding its self-driving vehicle program to include Ford Motor and Argo AI, an autonomous car start-up backed by the automaker.

"The companies said Wednesday that the collaboration will use Ford Escape hybrids with Argo AI technology for Walmart deliveries in Miami, the District of Columbia and Austin, Texas.

"The program will allow Walmart customers to place orders of groceries and other items online for door-to-door autonomous delivery."

The story notes that "the new collaboration is the first multi-city service regarding autonomous vehicles for Walmart."