Alphabet's self-driving unit Waymo said on Monday that it plans to build Jaguar I-PACE and Zeekr vehicles with its autonomous technology at a new plant in Arizona as soon as this year, with Canadian auto parts supplier partner Magna International .

Autonomous vehicle powerhouse Waymo, owned by Alphabet, is significantly ramping up its operations with a 239,000 square feet factory in the US dedicated to converting electric vehicles into fully autonomous taxis.

Waymo has announced the opening of a new manufacturing facility in Mesa, Arizona, intended to support the expansion of its autonomous ride-hailing service, Waymo One. The facility, developed in partnership with automotive supplier Magna,