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London startup
fromTheregister
1 week ago

Humanoid tests humanoid robot for automotive logistics

Humanoid's robot successfully completed a proof-of-concept test for automotive manufacturing, demonstrating its capability in a production environment.
London startup
fromTheregister
1 week ago

Humanoid tests humanoid robot for automotive logistics

Humanoid's robot successfully completed a proof-of-concept test for automotive manufacturing, demonstrating its capability in a production environment.
#autonomous-vehicles
fromTechCrunch
6 days ago
Venture

Nomadic raises $8.4 million to wrangle the data pouring off autonomous vehicles | TechCrunch

fromWIRED
6 days ago
Toronto startup

Tesla Says Its Robotaxis Are Sometimes Driven by Remote Humans

Cars
fromThe Verge
3 hours ago

Robotaxi companies won't say how often remote operators intervene

Autonomous vehicle companies are not disclosing details about remote assistance teams and their intervention frequency.
NYC politics
fromRoute Fifty
5 hours ago

Across New York, debate about the inevitability of driverless cars begins

Concerns about autonomous vehicles in New York focus on job displacement and lack of support for affected workers.
European startups
fromTechCrunch
1 day ago

TechCrunch Mobility: 'A stunning lack of transparency' | TechCrunch

Waymo's remote assistance issue reflects a broader lack of transparency in the autonomous vehicle industry regarding reliance on remote staff.
Venture
fromTechCrunch
6 days ago

Nomadic raises $8.4 million to wrangle the data pouring off autonomous vehicles | TechCrunch

Nomadic AI transforms video data into structured datasets for autonomous systems, enhancing fleet monitoring and reinforcement learning.
Toronto startup
frominsideevs.com
5 days ago

Rivian's E-Bike Spinoff Will Make Autonomous Delivery Bots For Bike Lanes

Also plans to develop self-driving delivery vehicles in partnership with DoorDash, expanding its focus beyond human-driven vehicles.
Toronto startup
fromWIRED
6 days ago

Tesla Says Its Robotaxis Are Sometimes Driven by Remote Humans

Remote assistance programs are crucial for autonomous vehicles, but companies are not disclosing how often they are needed, raising safety concerns.
fromABC7 San Francisco
7 hours ago

Amazon, UPS, FedEx, USPS add temporary fuel surcharges to offset extra costs

"Transportation costs are a big factor there. Every company that is involved and has logistics and they have to pay for gas, either they have to absorb this cost, or they will charge the third party that will provide this service. I'm not surprised this is happening, because at some point, Amazon will say we cannot absorb all this cost."
Alternative transportation
Marketing tech
fromSilicon Canals
8 hours ago

Alibaba's AI tool cut one seller's costs by 85% - now the question is whether it becomes a marketplace gatekeeper - Silicon Canals

Accio has over 10 million users, transforming e-commerce sourcing by automating supplier research and product design, positioning Alibaba as a key gatekeeper.
Roam Research
fromWIRED
10 hours ago

Cutting-Edge Robot Mowers Are Getting Really Good

Lidar and AI vision enhance robot mowers' ability to navigate and cut grass in challenging environments.
#tesla
fromBenzinga
13 hours ago
Toronto startup

Gary Black Wants Tesla To Follow Apple's Footsteps To Boost Its FSD Subscriptions - Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA)

fromTechCrunch
3 hours ago
Cars

Why safety regulators closed their investigation into Tesla's remote parking feature | TechCrunch

Toronto startup
fromTechCrunch
3 days ago

The final days of the Tesla Model X and S are here. All bets are on the Cybercab. | TechCrunch

Tesla ends production of Model S and Model X due to declining sales, focusing on new projects like the Optimus robot and Cybercab.
Toronto startup
from24/7 Wall St.
3 days ago

Bloomberg: Tesla's AI dreams don't change reality, cars still pay the bills

Tesla's Q1 2026 vehicle deliveries fell short of expectations, highlighting challenges in the automotive sector despite excitement over future technologies.
Toronto startup
fromBenzinga
13 hours ago

Gary Black Wants Tesla To Follow Apple's Footsteps To Boost Its FSD Subscriptions - Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA)

Gary Black hopes Tesla will adopt Apple's marketing strategy for its Full Self-Driving system to increase awareness and subscriptions.
Cars
fromTechCrunch
3 hours ago

Why safety regulators closed their investigation into Tesla's remote parking feature | TechCrunch

U.S. regulators closed the investigation into Tesla's remote parking feature, finding crashes rare and not severe.
Toronto startup
fromTechCrunch
3 days ago

The final days of the Tesla Model X and S are here. All bets are on the Cybercab. | TechCrunch

Tesla ends production of Model S and Model X due to declining sales, focusing on new projects like the Optimus robot and Cybercab.
Cars
fromTESLARATI
5 hours ago

Tesla probe into popular Full Self-Driving feature closed by NHTSA

NHTSA closed its investigation into Tesla's Actually Smart Summon feature, marking a regulatory win for the company after over a year of scrutiny.
Toronto startup
from24/7 Wall St.
3 days ago

Bloomberg: Tesla's AI dreams don't change reality, cars still pay the bills

Tesla's Q1 2026 vehicle deliveries fell short of expectations, highlighting challenges in the automotive sector despite excitement over future technologies.
Software development
fromFuturism
1 day ago

ICE Foiled At Every Turn By One Vibe Coding Man In His Pickup Truck

Rafael Concepcion uses AI coding tools to create apps that empower immigrants against ICE activities, despite the risks to his personal life and career.
Science
fromSilicon Canals
2 days ago

SpaceX, Amazon, and Google want orbital data centers - four engineering barriers reveal who really benefits - Silicon Canals

Orbital data centers will concentrate AI infrastructure power among a few dominant companies, limiting access for smaller competitors and national regulators.
fromFuturism
4 days ago

Delivery Robot Companies in Trouble as Bot Become Targets for Vandalism

Out of the company's first 80,000 deliveries the bots finished on campus, about 1,600 involved incidents of vandalism. At a cost of $2,500 per Kiwibot, the damage adds up quick.
London startup
Data science
fromTechCrunch
3 days ago

People would rather have an Amazon warehouse in their backyard than a data center | TechCrunch

Public opinion on data centers is divided, with significant opposition and concerns about electricity prices.
Business intelligence
fromTechzine Global
3 days ago

All shook up, IFS unlocks asset-based pricing for enterprise AI

IFS introduces an outcomes-based pricing model for enterprise AI, aligning software costs with operational assets instead of user counts.
Marketing
fromInc
3 days ago

Is Your Company Focusing on Generative Engine Optimization?

Generative engine optimization (GEO) requires marketers to adapt strategies for AI-driven search, focusing on relevance and collaboration across PR, content, and SEO.
E-Commerce
fromDigiday
3 days ago

Amazon to issue 3.5% surcharge on fulfillment services as fuel, logistics costs rise

Amazon will implement a 3.5% surcharge on fulfillment fees due to rising fuel costs from Middle East conflicts.
Tech industry
fromWIRED
4 days ago

A New Google-Funded Data Center Will Be Powered by a Massive Gas Plant

A pragmatic 'all-of-the-above' strategy is essential for energy, with gas as a critical bridge while investing in renewables.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 days ago

National app could end parking headaches for drivers

The National Parking Platform initiative aims to simplify parking payments by allowing drivers to use one app for multiple services.
Environment
fromFast Company
4 days ago

Critical minerals are required to power AI data center demand

AI is driving unprecedented demand for energy storage solutions, particularly batteries, to support data centers and ensure grid stability.
Snowboarding
fromSnowBrains
4 days ago

Ford and onX Give Owners a Complimentary Year of Off-Road Navigation - SnowBrains

Ford collaborates with onX to enhance outdoor navigation for adventure-ready vehicles, offering complimentary memberships to Ford owners.
Venture
fromTechCrunch
6 days ago

Rivian spinoff Also will build autonomous delivery vehicles for DoorDash | TechCrunch

Also partners with DoorDash to develop autonomous delivery vehicles, raising $200 million and achieving a valuation over $1 billion.
Cryptocurrency
fromBitcoin Magazine
5 days ago

Luxor Launches 'Commander' Fleet Management Software

Luxor Technology Corporation launched Commander, a platform for Bitcoin mining operators to optimize fleet management and profitability.
Information security
fromFortune
1 week ago

Cargo theft costs U.S. trucking $18 million a day and is 'unlike anything our industry has faced before,' logistics exec warns | Fortune

Cargo theft has become a significant threat to the U.S. supply chain, costing the industry billions annually.
Roam Research
fromFast Company
2 days ago

This turbulence-tracking travel app will make your next trip more tolerable

Turbli is a free website that provides detailed turbulence forecasts for flights, enhancing travel planning and experience.
Design
fromArchDaily
1 week ago

Logistics Landscapes: The Architecture of the 24-Hour Supply Chain

Warehouses are the defining architecture of the 21st century, reshaping urban landscapes and logistics infrastructure significantly.
fromFast Company
3 days ago

AI has come for Domino's pizza tracker, and we're not mad about it

The new tracker features a simplified progress bar that shows just four stages of pizza creation. The new design was rolled out to all platforms, and there's also new Lock Screen widgets for iOS that bring the pizza chain's most famous tech feature to the Liquid Glass age.
Marketing tech
fromComputerWeekly.com
4 days ago

North America drives video telematics market to 22 million units by 2030 | Computer Weekly

The integration of cameras to enable various video-based services in commercial vehicle environments has become one of the strongest trends over recent years, in a fleet video telematics sector that is set to grow by 16% globally to 2020.
European startups
Software development
fromTechzine Global
3 days ago

Cursor updates its platform with a focus on autonomous AI agents

Cursor 3 enhances software development by integrating AI agents for collaborative coding, reducing manual programming and streamlining workflows.
Business intelligence
fromComputerWeekly.com
4 days ago

Wilson Connectivity, Autonomous Systems team for in-building wireless service | Computer Weekly

Wilson Connectivity and Autonomous Systems partner to automate in-building wireless infrastructure management, enhancing deployment and ongoing optimization.
Science
fromFuturism
4 days ago

There's a Blinking Warning Sign for the Data Centers in Space Industry

Elon Musk's plan for space-based data centers faces significant challenges similar to those encountered in previous failed projects.
Data science
fromFortune
4 days ago

Meet China's AI-powered recycling robot that sorts 220 pounds of clothes in 2 to 3 minutes | Fortune

AI technology in textile recycling significantly improves efficiency and reduces waste impact.
E-Commerce
fromZDNET
5 days ago

These car gadgets are worth every penny

Spring and summer are ideal for purchasing car gadgets to enhance road trips.
#artificial-intelligence
fromSan Jose Spotlight
4 days ago
Alternative transportation

Philbrick: The challenge of implementing AI in transportation - San Jose Spotlight

San Jose faces an implementation problem in integrating AI into transportation systems despite having the necessary technology and data.
European startups
fromTNW | Cars
5 days ago

Geely will stop building factories and use Volvo's plants instead

Geely will stop building new car factories and focus on existing plants to meet global automotive demand.
Cars
fromFuturism
1 day ago

Man Caught Sleeping Behind the Wheel While FSD Tesla Cruises the Streets After Decadent Feast of Wine and Pizza

A man was arrested for DUI after being found asleep in a Tesla on Full Self-Driving mode, highlighting the need for conscious drivers.
European startups
fromTechCrunch
6 days ago

FedEx chooses partnerships over proprietary tech for its automation strategy | TechCrunch

FedEx partners with Berkshire Grey to develop robots for bulk package unloading, aiming to enhance warehouse automation.
UK news
fromComputerWeekly.com
3 weeks ago

Unreliable fleet connectivity driving employee exodus | Computer Weekly

UK fleet operators face significant connectivity challenges that threaten competitiveness, with unreliable networks causing customer complaints and operational disruptions despite limited failover protections.
Cars
fromFuturism
3 days ago

Dozens of Robotaxis In China Stop Dead in the Middle of Roads and Highways, Causing Crashes

A system failure left over a hundred Baidu robotaxis stranded in Wuhan, causing traffic chaos and multiple crashes.
#baidu
Cars
fromFast Company
2 days ago

The Nail Test: Why this $54 billion innovation is terrifying Western auto executives

BYD's CEO initiated eight years of R&D to prevent battery failures after a tragic incident involving a ruptured battery.
Toronto startup
fromwww.businessinsider.com
3 days ago

Uber drivers: Your boss knows you're using Tesla's FSD on the job

Some Uber drivers are using Tesla's Full Self-Driving technology with CEO Dara Khosrowshahi's approval, despite legal scrutiny surrounding ADAS features.
Cars
fromwww.businessinsider.com
3 days ago

Automakers are teaming up, speeding up, and hoping AI can help them down a tough road ahead

Automakers are leveraging AI to shorten vehicle development timelines and enhance efficiency in response to industry challenges.
#electric-vehicles
Cars
frominsideevs.com
3 days ago

EV Depreciation Is Still Brutal. But Hybrids Should Give Us Hope

Electric vehicles depreciate significantly faster than hybrids and the overall market average, losing 57.2% of their value in five years.
Cars
fromwww.businessinsider.com
4 days ago

I finally sat in the Bezos-backed Slate truck. It's designed to be unfinished.

Slate aims to disrupt the automotive market with a simplified electric pickup truck that emphasizes customization and affordability.
Artificial intelligence
fromThe Verge
3 weeks ago

Ford is giving its commercial fleet business an AI makeover

Ford Pro AI is a generative AI chatbot that analyzes commercial vehicle data to provide fleet managers with actionable insights for cost reduction and operational efficiency.
fromArs Technica
3 days ago

EV adoption in America: Who's winning, who's losing?

On average, fuel prices are up almost a dollar per gallon, or 25 percent, according to AAA. For a nation as addicted to the automotive as we are, that's bad news. Except, of course, for electric vehicles.
Cars
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
4 weeks ago

Why long range communication is useful for industrial monitoring - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Long-range radio waves can pass through obstacles more easily, which makes them perfect for monitoring expansive factories or outdoor infrastructure. A recent report by Fabrity highlighted that these systems use very little power. This allows sensors to operate for 5 to 10 years on a single battery. Using such tech means you do not have to install expensive wiring across your entire site.
Roam Research
Gadgets
fromComputerWeekly.com
1 month ago

Connectivity, AI drive fleet safety, productivity and decision-making | Computer Weekly

AI, connected data, and safety-focused services are transforming fleet operations, with GPS tracking adoption at record highs and AI delivering measurable safety improvements and cost reductions.
Cars
fromFortune
5 days ago

Why hands-free systems in self-driving cars aren't actually safer, according to the NTSB | Fortune

Driver assistance systems are convenient but do not enhance safety, leading to increased driver distraction and reliance on technology.
#autonomous-trucking
Alternative transportation
fromEntrepreneur
2 weeks ago

Self-Driving Semi Trucks Are Coming, and They're About to Transform a $900 Billion Industry

Aurora, Kodiak, and Waabi plan to deploy fully driverless big rigs on U.S. highways by 2027, targeting driver labor costs that represent up to 40% of per-mile trucking expenses.
fromTechCrunch
1 month ago
Tech industry

Aurora's driverless trucks can now travel farther distances faster than human drivers | TechCrunch

Alternative transportation
fromEntrepreneur
2 weeks ago

Self-Driving Semi Trucks Are Coming, and They're About to Transform a $900 Billion Industry

Aurora, Kodiak, and Waabi plan to deploy fully driverless big rigs on U.S. highways by 2027, targeting driver labor costs that represent up to 40% of per-mile trucking expenses.
fromTechCrunch
1 month ago
Tech industry

Aurora's driverless trucks can now travel farther distances faster than human drivers | TechCrunch

#robotaxi
European startups
frominsideevs.com
3 weeks ago

'The Chinese Will Eat Our Lunch': Europe's EV Trucking Industry Is Scared As Hell

Chinese EV truck manufacturers are targeting Europe's commercial trucking market with vehicles priced 30% below European alternatives, positioning electric freight trucks as the next major global EV competition battleground.
Toronto startup
fromFuturism
6 days ago

Tesla Admits Its Robotaxis Are Being Driven Remotely

Waymo relies on remote operators in the Philippines for assistance with autonomous vehicles, highlighting the ongoing human involvement in autonomous driving.
#tesla-semi
Cars
frominsideevs.com
2 weeks ago

Jay Leno Says The Tesla Semi's Biggest Advantage Isn't Its Range

Jay Leno praised the Tesla Semi's performance and central driving position, noting lower running costs will aid its sales.
fromTESLARATI
3 weeks ago
Alternative transportation

Tesla Semi expands pilot program to Texas logistics firm: here's what they said

Cars
fromTESLARATI
1 week ago

Tesla Semi wins over truck drivers with real-world praise amid latest upgrades

The Tesla Semi offers a quieter, quicker, and less physically demanding driving experience with significantly lower operating costs.
Cars
frominsideevs.com
2 weeks ago

Jay Leno Says The Tesla Semi's Biggest Advantage Isn't Its Range

Jay Leno praised the Tesla Semi's performance and central driving position, noting lower running costs will aid its sales.
Alternative transportation
fromTESLARATI
3 weeks ago

Tesla Semi expands pilot program to Texas logistics firm: here's what they said

Tesla Semi achieves 1.64 kWh/mile efficiency in Texas testing, significantly outperforming diesel trucks and beating Tesla's 1.7 kWh/mile target.
fromEngadget
6 days ago

DoorDash partners with Rivian spinoff Also for autonomous delivery vehicles

DoorDash's investment in Also aims to develop and accelerate the deployment of autonomous delivery at scale, focusing on areas not yet fully solved for, including intersections of roadways and bike lanes.
Toronto startup
Alternative transportation
fromFast Company
3 weeks ago

Electric freight's next chapter will be won on discipline, not ambition

Electric trucks have proven capable of long-haul freight operations, shifting focus from feasibility to infrastructure, economics, and sustainable business models.
fromSocketsite
9 years ago

Self-Driving Truck Tech Headed for San Francisco's Waterfront

It has been almost three years since the Port of San Francisco awarded TMG Partners the redevelopment rights for San Francisco's Pier 38, with TMG winning over the Port with a pitch that emphasized the speed with which they planned to act and an "immediate revitalization" of the pier with a mix of public, office and maritime uses. But Pier 38, which has been shuttered since 2011, remains red tagged and inactive.
San Francisco
Toronto startup
fromThe Verge
2 weeks ago

Kodiak CEO says making trucks drive themselves is only half the battle

Self-driving trucks are advancing, with Kodiak AI focusing on operational efficiency beyond just safe driving.
Cars
fromComputerWeekly.com
3 weeks ago

Ford accelerates fleet data capability with Pro AI | Computer Weekly

Ford Pro AI is an intelligent fleet assistant that processes vehicle data to help commercial customers reduce fleet management time by up to 40% weekly.
fromSocial Media Explorer
2 months ago

10 Last Mile Technology Trends Transforming Urban Logistics in 2025 - Social Media Explorer

Urban logistics is entering a new era where practical technology drives meaningful results. Today, more than 55% of people live in cities, and urbanization is expected to rise to 68% by 2050, placing intense pressure on delivery networks to keep up with growing demand. U.S. e-commerce is projected to reach $1.1 trillion in sales by 2026, heightening expectations for faster and more reliable last-mile service.
E-Commerce
Artificial intelligence
fromeLearning Industry
2 months ago

Artificial Intelligence In Transportation Training And Education

AI enables individualized transportation training by evaluating trainee performance, tailoring instruction, simulating real scenarios, and measuring performance for targeted improvement.
Cars
frominsideevs.com
4 weeks ago

The Business Case For EV Fleets Is Getting Hard To Ignore

Switching corporate fleets from gas to electric vehicles can reduce total operating costs by up to 50% through lower energy expenses, reduced maintenance, and regulatory incentives.
Toronto startup
fromTESLARATI
4 weeks ago

Tesla opens first public Tesla Semi Megacharger site in Los Angeles

Tesla opened its first public Tesla Semi Megacharger in Los Angeles, offering 750 kW charging speeds to support long-haul trucking operations and enhance Semi competitiveness.
Artificial intelligence
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Shares in trucking and logistics firms plunge after AI freight tool launch

Trucking and logistics stocks plunged after Algorhythm's AI SemiCab claims triggered investor fears of automation cutting demand, causing a sector-wide sell-off.
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