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Robotaxi competition revs up as Uber makes $10B investment in autonomous vehicles
Robotaxi competition accelerates as Uber commits a massive investment toward autonomous vehicles.
Autonomous Vehicles
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Hyundai Motor to roll out in-house driver-assist system in 2029
Hyundai Motor delays its homegrown self-driving software by two years and partners with Nvidia to bridge the gap.
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Autonomous Tesla Cybercabs hit the streets of New York City
Autonomous Tesla Cybercabs hit New York City streets amid regulatory scrutiny and investor uncertainty.
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I spent an hour riding inside Tesla’s steering-wheel-free Cybercab
Recent coverage details a firsthand, one-hour ride inside Tesla’s steering-wheel-free Cybercab vehicle.
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Tesla Cybercab draws concern from Texas fire department over lack of steering wheel
Tesla's new steering-wheel-less Cybercab has launched in Austin, sparking regulatory concerns from firefighters and a mixed reaction from Wall Street.
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Tesla Stock Rises. Musk's Robotaxi Bet Gets a New Vehicle
Tesla stock is rising as the company introduces the Cybercab, a robotaxi without a steering wheel that is seeking expansion into the European market.
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Tesla Cybercab has a hidden virtual joystick to drive it manually
Reports emerge that the Tesla Cybercab includes a hidden virtual joystick for manual operation despite a lack of traditional physical controls.
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US watchdog opens probe into Tesla's Cybercab self-certification
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If a Tesla Cybercab fleet were profitable, Tesla wouldn’t sell you one
Analysis from electrek.co suggests Tesla would likely retain Cybercab ownership rather than selling units to consumers if the fleet model proves profitable.
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Tesla says emergency responders may need to push new Cybercab with no steering wheel
Tesla's Cybercab launch is overshadowed by federal investigations and concerns over how emergency responders will manage vehicles without steering wheels.
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GPS Glitched Across The US by as Much as 33 Feet. Scientists Have Never Seen This Before.
Scientists have identified the cause of a solar superstorm that shifted US GPS accuracy by up to 33 feet, a disruption described as unprecedented.
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VIDEO: Delivery robots from company Coco clog Chicago sidewalk
A fleet of food delivery robots from the company Coco caused a sidewalk traffic jam in Chicago following a reported deployment error.
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Amazon's Zoox, Alphabet's Waymo expand robotaxi services to more US cities
Alphabet's Waymo is actively mapping Cincinnati, sparking local discussion about potential robotaxi service expansion.
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Waymo accelerates robotaxi expansion with launches in Denver, San Diego, and Tampa
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Waymo and Zoox expand into more U.S. markets as robotaxi race heats up
Waymo and Zoox are accelerating their U.S. expansion, with Waymo launching robotaxi services in Denver, San Diego, and Tampa.
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Robotaxis are real now
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Amazon’s Toaster-Shaped Robotaxis Are Hitting the Road
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Waymo is winning over riders while the fallout for human drivers stays fuzzy
Waymo's aggressive expansion shifts the robotaxi race, turning former partners into competitors and unsettling human drivers.
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Waymo Is Growing Faster Than Ever. So Are Its ‘Edge Cases.’
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The first self-driving vehicle on Mars has proven to be a smashing success
NASA's Perseverance rover is approaching a record-breaking distance on Mars, marking a major milestone for self-driving technology on another planet.
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Tesla Driver Tries the Old ‘I Wasn’t Driving’ Excuse to Get Out of Speeding Ticket
A Colorado driver blames Tesla’s Full Self-Driving mode after being caught speeding 64 mph in a 45 mph zone, sparking a fresh debate on autonomous-vehicle liability.
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Uber pledges $10bn to win robotaxi race
Uber pledges a ten billion dollar investment over time to expand its autonomous vehicle fleet in the competitive robotaxi market.
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TechCrunch Mobility: Two roads diverged
Amazon's Zoox secures a landmark US approval for commercial driverless robotaxis following new DOT acceleration policies.
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Within Uber-Waymo split, a key labor battle over AVs is being waged in the nation's capital
Uber and labor unions are aligning against a District of Columbia robotaxi bill as Waymo plans its entry into the nation's capital.
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San Francisco mayor backs national robotaxi rules after Waymo meltdowns
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Waymo crashes 1/3 as much as a human driver, says IIHS
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Driverless Cars Just Scored Bragging Points Over Humans
Recent studies and reports indicate that driverless vehicles record lower crash rates compared to human drivers.
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TechCrunch Mobility: The battle over robotaxi rules
Waymo and Uber are locked in a strategic battle over robotaxi rules and market expansion, specifically focusing on entry into Washington, D.C.
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Waymo says San Francisco service has resumed after one-hour pause
Waymo temporarily suspended its autonomous ride-hailing operations in San Francisco following a widespread PG&E power outage that impacted traffic signals.
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San Francisco mayor pushes for tougher rules after the Waymo traffic fiasco
San Francisco's mayor pushes for tighter state regulations on autonomous vehicles following a major July 4 traffic meltdown.
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Shirtless man vandalizes Waymo in East Hollywood, video shows
A shirtless man was arrested in East Hollywood after being filmed climbing onto and vandalizing a Waymo autonomous vehicle during a traffic jam.
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Uber’s robotaxi lobbying effort puts it on a collision course with Waymo
Uber and Waymo are locked in a lobbying battle over the future of autonomous taxi legislation in Washington, D.C.
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TechCrunch Mobility: A robotaxi ultimatum
San Francisco may soon penalize autonomous vehicle companies like Cruise and Waymo for blocking emergency responders.
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Waymo, Tesla must fix a dangerous issue with their robotaxis, NHTSA says
Federal regulators are demanding that Waymo and Tesla resolve a critical safety issue involving robotaxis impeding first responders.
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Feds demand autonomous vehicle companies stop interfering with first responders
U.S. regulators tell robotaxi firms to halt any actions that block emergency crews
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SF Supervisor to Launch Inquiry on Waymo's July Fourth Traffic Meltdown
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Waymo starts driverless rides in four more U.S. markets as expansion accelerates
Waymo is expanding its driverless ride-hailing operations into four additional U.S. markets as the company accelerates its deployment schedule.
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Road closure miscommunication with Waymo spoils San Francisco's July 4
San Francisco's July 4th celebrations were disrupted by widespread gridlock and significant operational issues involving Waymo autonomous vehicles.
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Tesla’s $1.4 trillion valuation rests on what happens next in one city
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Waymo recall impacts nearly 4K self-driving vehicles. Here's why
Waymo has issued a recall impacting nearly 3,900 robotaxis following incidents involving highway construction zones.
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Waymo's Driverless Cars Are Turning Los Angeles Residential Streets Into Staging Lots, and Neighbors Are Done With It
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Waymo Recalling More Than 3,800 Robotaxis Over Risk of Entering Construction Zones
Waymo is recalling approximately 3,900 robotaxis following reports of vehicles entering restricted freeway construction zones.