By Quartz Media
Detroit is coming to Silicon Valley. The last few years have seen an explosion of carmakers, parts suppliers and car startups sinking roots in the fertile soil of California.
[Data Visualization: Auto Industry Clusters]
| Firm | Bay area city | CA driverless car permit |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Cupertino | Yes |
| Auro Robotics | Santa Clara | |
| AutoX | Palo Alto | Yes |
| Civil Maps | San Francisco | |
| Cruise Automation | San Francisco | |
| Ford Silicon Valley Lab | Palo Alto | Yes |