These are two giants in their respective industries, so it'll be very interesting to see what they come up with.

Today, Google's Waymo and Toyota Motor Corporation announced they are beginning talks to partner on a new autonomous vehicle platform. Moreover, Waymo officials say that with Toyota's help, they may seek ways to extend their self-driving car technology to personally owned cars.

The companies didn't announce any timelines, but Toyota could be setting the stage for future vehicle announcements, be it EVs or gas-powered cars.