Waymo's sixth-generation robotaxi integrates advancements from five previous models, featuring reduced sensors to lower production costs while maintaining high tech capabilities.
Waymo's claims of cost reduction could be impacted by impending tariffs on Chinese EVs, which may quadruple, affecting the overall feasibility of the new robotaxi.
The Biden administration’s new tariffs aim to protect American industries, creating uncertainty for Waymo’s production costs while changes in the autonomy system are supposed to bring savings.
While Waymo hasn't disclosed the potential impact of tariffs in its announcement, the implications for their China-made robotaxi could significantly affect operational expenses moving forward.
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