Cyngn Successfully Completes Initial Deployment of DriveMod Tugger with Major Defense Contractor

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Cyngn Inc. (Nasdaq: CYN) has successfully deployed its DriveMod Tugger at a defense contractor's facility. While specific details remain undisclosed for security reasons, this deployment demonstrates the capability of Cyngn's autonomous vehicle technology to meet the demanding operational requirements of defense industry manufacturing. The deployment is particularly significant given that the aerospace and defense industry generated $955 billion in total business output in 2023 and employs over 2.2 million people, representing approximately 1.4% of U.S. total employment.

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• Successfully deployed DriveMod Tugger in a defense industry application
• Entered the $955 billion aerospace and defense market
• Demonstrated capability to meet stringent defense industry requirements

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MENLO PARK, Calif., Nov. 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Cyngn Inc. (Nasdaq: CYN) announced that it successfully deployed its DriveMod Tugger at a defense contractor's facility.

While details are not being disclosed for security reasons, the engagement highlights the applicability of Cyngn's autonomous vehicle technology to address the rigorous operational needs of defense industry manufacturing applications, which can be particularly stringent work environments with high associated costs.

The aerospace and defense industry continues to be a significant economic force in the United States. In 2023, the industry generated an impressive $955 billion in total business output, showcasing its substantial impact on the economy. The sector employs over 2.2 million people, representing about 1.4% of the nation's total employment base.

About Cyngn
Cyngn develops and deploys scalable, differentiated autonomous vehicle technology for industrial organizations. Cyngn's self-driving solutions allow existing workforces to increase productivity and efficiency. The Company addresses significant challenges facing industrial organizations today, such as labor shortages, costly safety incidents, and increased consumer demand for eCommerce.

Cyngn's DriveMod Kit can be installed on new industrial vehicles at end of line or via retrofit, empowering customers to seamlessly adopt self-driving technology into their operations without high upfront costs or the need to completely replace existing vehicle investments.

Cyngn's flagship product, its Enterprise Autonomy Suite, includes DriveMod (autonomous vehicle system), Cyngn Insight (customer-facing suite of AV fleet management, teleoperation, and analytics tools), and Cyngn Evolve (internal toolkit that enables Cyngn to leverage data from the field for artificial intelligence, simulation, and modeling).

Where to find Cyngn:

• Website: cyngn.com
• Twitter: twitter.com/cyngn
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/cyngn
• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@cyngnhq

Investor Contact:
Don Alvarez, CFO
investors@cyngn.com

Media Contact:
Luke Renner, Head of Marketing
media@cyngn.com

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FAQ

What did Cyngn (CYN) announce about its DriveMod Tugger deployment?

Cyngn announced the successful deployment of its DriveMod Tugger at a defense contractor's facility, demonstrating its ability to meet rigorous defense industry manufacturing requirements.

What is the market size of the aerospace and defense industry where Cyngn (CYN) is deploying its technology?

The aerospace and defense industry generated $955 billion in total business output in 2023 and employs over 2.2 million people, representing about 1.4% of U.S. total employment.

Which sector did Cyngn (CYN) expand into with its latest DriveMod Tugger deployment?

Cyngn expanded into the defense sector by deploying its DriveMod Tugger at a defense contractor's facility.