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Waymo Hits 200,000 Paid Trips Per Week Before Tesla Even Gets Started

Waymo has achieved 200,000 paid autonomous rides weekly, doubling its figures in six months.

Tesla Full Self-Driving Could Be China's Tariff Bargaining Chip

China might leverage Tesla's Full Self-Driving approval as a trade negotiation tool amid rising tensions with the U.S.

Tesla Cybercab announced: Elon Musk's robotaxi is finally here

Tesla's new robotaxi prototype represents a shift towards fully autonomous vehicles without traditional driver controls, pending regulatory approval.

Tesla Autopilot 'Fooled' Wile E. Coyote-Style, Crashes Into Fake Wall

Tesla's future lies in fully autonomous vehicles, but its reliance on cameras poses significant safety risks.

Tesla Cybertruck's FSD Crash Raises Red Flags For Robotaxi Launch

Recent Tesla Cybertruck incidents reveal significant safety concerns regarding Full-Self Driving technology, especially ahead of the upcoming robotaxi launch.

fromBusiness Insider

Everything we know about Elon Musk's 'more affordable' Tesla

Tesla plans to unveil a more affordable model by mid-2025, focused on self-driving technology.

Toronto startup

Waymo Hits 200,000 Paid Trips Per Week Before Tesla Even Gets Started

Waymo has achieved 200,000 paid autonomous rides weekly, doubling its figures in six months.

Tesla Full Self-Driving Could Be China's Tariff Bargaining Chip

China might leverage Tesla's Full Self-Driving approval as a trade negotiation tool amid rising tensions with the U.S.

Tesla Cybercab announced: Elon Musk's robotaxi is finally here

Tesla's new robotaxi prototype represents a shift towards fully autonomous vehicles without traditional driver controls, pending regulatory approval.

Tesla Autopilot 'Fooled' Wile E. Coyote-Style, Crashes Into Fake Wall

Tesla's future lies in fully autonomous vehicles, but its reliance on cameras poses significant safety risks.

Tesla Cybertruck's FSD Crash Raises Red Flags For Robotaxi Launch

Recent Tesla Cybertruck incidents reveal significant safety concerns regarding Full-Self Driving technology, especially ahead of the upcoming robotaxi launch.

What's Lost When the Human Drivers Are Gone?

The future of driverless cars is being actively explored, with potential impacts on urban transportation and safety regulations.

Here's where Waymo is launching autonomous robotaxis next

Waymo is expanding its self-driving robotaxi services to three new U.S. cities, starting with Washington D.C. in 2026.

fromLos Angeles Times

Cars

Zoox's pill-shaped robotaxis become latest self-driving cars to hit California's streets

Zoox's autonomous robotaxi aims to transform public transportation with its unique design and technology, set to begin public rides next year.

fromWIRED

What's Lost When the Human Drivers Are Gone?

The future of driverless cars is being actively explored, with potential impacts on urban transportation and safety regulations.

Here's where Waymo is launching autonomous robotaxis next

Waymo is expanding its self-driving robotaxi services to three new U.S. cities, starting with Washington D.C. in 2026.

fromLos Angeles Times

Cars

Zoox's pill-shaped robotaxis become latest self-driving cars to hit California's streets

Zoox's autonomous robotaxi aims to transform public transportation with its unique design and technology, set to begin public rides next year.

more#robotaxis

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Rivian joins the hands-free highway driving party

Rivian launches Enhanced Highway Assist for hands-free driving on 135,000 miles of highway.

Tech industry

fromFast Company

Rivian's CEO talks AI, self-driving cars, and a $5.8 billion partnership with Volkswagen

Rivian is leveraging new technologies and partnerships to adapt its business amid declining EV demand.

Rivian joins the hands-free highway driving party

Rivian launches Enhanced Highway Assist for hands-free driving on 135,000 miles of highway.

Tech industry

fromFast Company

Rivian's CEO talks AI, self-driving cars, and a $5.8 billion partnership with Volkswagen

Rivian is leveraging new technologies and partnerships to adapt its business amid declining EV demand.

Waymo's driverless cars are apparently an insurance company's dream

Waymo's driverless vehicles show significantly lower insurance claims compared to human drivers, indicating enhanced safety.

Cars

Tesla, Trump and the state of self-driving vehicles going into 2025

The Trump administration is expected to accelerate the development of self-driving technologies through regulatory reforms.

Cars

Cruise to start supervised Robotaxi tests in Phoenix, AZ

Cruise's self-driving unit, with safety drivers, begins testing autonomous vehicles in Phoenix for robotaxi business.

SF politics

Waymo reportedly testing robotaxis in 10 new cities in 2025 | TechCrunch

Waymo is expanding its testing locations for autonomous vehicles, emphasizing adaptability over immediate commercial rollout.

Miscellaneous

fromEngadget

Waymo's driverless cars are apparently an insurance company's dream

Waymo's driverless vehicles show significantly lower insurance claims compared to human drivers, indicating enhanced safety.

Cars

Tesla, Trump and the state of self-driving vehicles going into 2025

The Trump administration is expected to accelerate the development of self-driving technologies through regulatory reforms.

Cars

Cruise to start supervised Robotaxi tests in Phoenix, AZ

Cruise's self-driving unit, with safety drivers, begins testing autonomous vehicles in Phoenix for robotaxi business.

SF politics

Waymo reportedly testing robotaxis in 10 new cities in 2025 | TechCrunch

Waymo is expanding its testing locations for autonomous vehicles, emphasizing adaptability over immediate commercial rollout.

more#autonomous-vehicles

Artificial intelligence

fromwww.nytimes.com

3 months ago

Nvidia Bets Big on Robots and More

Nvidia's diverse advancements, particularly in robotics and automotive technologies, position it as a leader in sustaining the AI market's momentum.

#driverless-cars

fromEngadget

Miscellaneous

Waymo will start testing its driverless cars in Tokyo next year

Waymo is set to test driverless cars in Japan in early 2025, marking the company's first international testing.

Waymo's initiative addresses Japan's aging population and seeks to deliver autonomous rides through strategic data collection and partnerships.

fromFuturism

Cars

Elon Musk Rages at Self-Driving CEO Who Dared Criticize Tesla's Troubled "Full Self-Driving"

Musk retaliated against criticism of Tesla's self-driving tech, touting Zoox's Amazon ties in defense.

Levinson pointed out Tesla's tech isn't truly ready for fully autonomous vehicle deployment.

fromEngadget

Miscellaneous

Waymo will start testing its driverless cars in Tokyo next year

Waymo is set to test driverless cars in Japan in early 2025, marking the company's first international testing.

Waymo's initiative addresses Japan's aging population and seeks to deliver autonomous rides through strategic data collection and partnerships.

fromFuturism

Cars

Elon Musk Rages at Self-Driving CEO Who Dared Criticize Tesla's Troubled "Full Self-Driving"

Musk retaliated against criticism of Tesla's self-driving tech, touting Zoox's Amazon ties in defense.

Levinson pointed out Tesla's tech isn't truly ready for fully autonomous vehicle deployment.

China's 'Smart Cars' Are Coming For Tesla

Chinese automakers are rapidly developing autonomous driving technologies, challenging Tesla's previous lead in this field.

fromwww.nytimes.com

Cars

China's Electric Cars Keep Improving, a Worry for Rivals Elsewhere

Chinese automakers are introducing advanced electric cars to global markets, emphasizing technological improvements for customer appeal and international competitiveness.

China's 'Smart Cars' Are Coming For Tesla

Chinese automakers are rapidly developing autonomous driving technologies, challenging Tesla's previous lead in this field.

fromwww.nytimes.com

Cars

China's Electric Cars Keep Improving, a Worry for Rivals Elsewhere

Chinese automakers are introducing advanced electric cars to global markets, emphasizing technological improvements for customer appeal and international competitiveness.

more#chinese-automakers

China autonomous vehicle startup WeRide delays US IPO | TechCrunch

WeRide delays IPO plans, citing need for more time to prepare documents amidst changing regulatory landscape.

Startup companies

Chinese autonomous driving startup Pony AI seeks up to $224M in US IPO | TechCrunch

Pony AI's IPO plans are progressing, but its fundraising targets have been reduced significantly.

Startup companies

8 months ago

China autonomous vehicle startup WeRide delays US IPO | TechCrunch

WeRide delays IPO plans, citing need for more time to prepare documents amidst changing regulatory landscape.

Startup companies

Chinese autonomous driving startup Pony AI seeks up to $224M in US IPO | TechCrunch

Pony AI's IPO plans are progressing, but its fundraising targets have been reduced significantly.

Waymo opens up San Francisco robotaxi service to everyone | TechCrunch

Waymo removes San Francisco robotaxi waitlist, making service more accessible.

Miscellaneous

Anthony Levandowski buys Elon Musk's vision for the future | TechCrunch

Levandowski emphasizes the importance of effective software for self-driving cars over hardware design.

Cars

The Zeekr MIX Is Not The Next Waymo Self-Driving EV

Waymo leads in self-driving tech with unique collaborations.

San Francisco

10 months ago

Waymo opens up San Francisco robotaxi service to everyone | TechCrunch

Waymo removes San Francisco robotaxi waitlist, making service more accessible.

Miscellaneous

Anthony Levandowski buys Elon Musk's vision for the future | TechCrunch

Levandowski emphasizes the importance of effective software for self-driving cars over hardware design.

fromYanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News

Cars

The Zeekr MIX Is Not The Next Waymo Self-Driving EV

Waymo leads in self-driving tech with unique collaborations.

more#waymo

fromTheregister

7 months ago

Tech industry

Mobileye cuts LiDAR division, 100 jobs

Mobileye is discontinuing its LiDAR research, shifting focus to computer vision and imaging radar development, reflecting evolving priorities in autonomous vehicle technology.

9 months ago

Design

Self-driving pod helps mobility-impaired pedestrians cross dangerous roads - Yanko Design

Mobility device designed for pedestrians with mobility impairments and parents with toddlers provides safer crossing options.

Artificial intelligence

fromOpen Data Science - Your News Source for AI, Machine Learning & more