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Toronto startup

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

16 hours ago

Toronto startup

Tesla uses Model S and X 'sentimental' value to enforce massive pricing move

Cars

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

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.

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.

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43 minutes ago

Tesla's 'ASS' Is Safe As Feds End Probe Into Remote Control Feature

Tesla's Actual Smart Summon feature is cleared by NHTSA after a probe found low severity and frequency of reported crashes.

fromBenzinga

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.

16 hours ago

Tesla uses Model S and X 'sentimental' value to enforce massive pricing move

Tesla has raised prices on remaining Model S and Model X vehicles by $15,000, leveraging scarcity and sentimental value.

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.

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.

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.

Waymo Has Stopped Testing Its Robotaxis in New York City and No One Knows What Happens Next

Waymo's driverless taxi service cannot test in New York City due to expired permits, hindering its expansion plans.

Waymo relies on firefighters and police to bail out stuck robotaxis | TechCrunch

Waymo's robotaxi service has repeatedly relied on first responders to resolve issues during emergencies, raising concerns about its operational reliability.

fromFuturism

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.

Artificial intelligence

TechCrunch Mobility: Waymo makes its defense | TechCrunch

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Artificial intelligence

Waymo's Robo-Taxi Lead Widens as Tesla Plays Catch-Up in the Autonomous Race

Cars

Waymo is finally starting passenger trips at SFO - but not to the terminals

NYC startup

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9 hours ago

Waymo Has Stopped Testing Its Robotaxis in New York City and No One Knows What Happens Next

Waymo's driverless taxi service cannot test in New York City due to expired permits, hindering its expansion plans.

Waymo relies on firefighters and police to bail out stuck robotaxis | TechCrunch

Waymo's robotaxi service has repeatedly relied on first responders to resolve issues during emergencies, raising concerns about its operational reliability.

fromFuturism

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.

Artificial intelligence

TechCrunch Mobility: Waymo makes its defense | TechCrunch

from24/7 Wall St.

Artificial intelligence

Waymo's Robo-Taxi Lead Widens as Tesla Plays Catch-Up in the Autonomous Race

Cars

Waymo is finally starting passenger trips at SFO - but not to the terminals

NYC politics

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

European startups

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

Cars

Robotaxi companies won't say how often remote operators intervene

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NYC politics

Across NY, debate about the inevitability of driverless cars begins

SF parents

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2 weeks ago

Rideshare drivers say Waymo is giving rides to unaccompanied kids, violating state permit

A labor union representing Uber and Lyft drivers filed a complaint alleging Waymo violates its permit by allowing unaccompanied minors in autonomous vehicles in the Bay Area.

Roam Research

3 weeks ago

New research calls Waymo the 'Kool-Aid man' of the ride-share economy

Waymo is disrupting the ride-sharing market with aggressive expansion, positioning itself as a competitive threat to Uber, Lyft, and Tesla's autonomous vehicle ambitions.

NYC politics

fromRoute Fifty

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

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.

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

fromCity & State NY

Across NY, 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.

SF parents

fromABC7 San Francisco

2 weeks ago

Rideshare drivers say Waymo is giving rides to unaccompanied kids, violating state permit

A labor union representing Uber and Lyft drivers filed a complaint alleging Waymo violates its permit by allowing unaccompanied minors in autonomous vehicles in the Bay Area.

Intellectual property law

3 weeks ago

Roam Research

New research calls Waymo the 'Kool-Aid man' of the ride-share economy

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2 hours ago

Bay Area woman built a wildfire alert app after losing her home: Now she's being sued

A woman created a wildfire alert app after personal tragedy and is now in court to stop a similar product from being launched.

Marketing tech

fromwww.bbc.com

7 hours ago

Businesses scramble to get noticed by AI search

HubSpot lost 140 million visits due to AI changes in search behavior and algorithms.

fromElectric Bike Reviews, News, & Testing

New Legislation Supports Federal E-Bike Definitions, Bosch Allows 3rd Party Flow App Integration, CA Frame Part Supplier Closes | TWR Ep 77

A bipartisan bill aims to standardize e-bike definitions and regulations at the federal level, while Bosch enhances its eBike Flow app for third-party integration.

Tech industry

Can humans and robots peacefully co-exist? Delivery bot CEOs say people are nicer than you'd think.

William Gude documents delivery robot mishaps in Hollywood, gaining a large following on social media despite mixed public reactions.

fromSFGATE

Lithium battery fire inside Bay Area home kills one

San Jose fire officials warned that lithium-ion batteries are highly toxic when ablaze due to 'highly irritating gases' like carbon monoxide.

California

California just hit an inflection point for batteries

California's battery storage reached 12.3 gigawatts, providing 43% of grid demand, significantly reducing reliance on fossil fuels and lowering energy costs.

fromwww.theguardian.com

California to impose new AI regulations in defiance of Trump call

California is implementing new AI standards prioritizing public safety, requiring companies to address child exploitation, bias, and discrimination.

Environment

California just hit an inflection point for batteries

California's battery storage reached 12.3 gigawatts, providing 43% of grid demand, significantly reducing reliance on fossil fuels and lowering energy costs.

fromwww.theguardian.com

California to impose new AI regulations in defiance of Trump call

California is implementing new AI standards prioritizing public safety, requiring companies to address child exploitation, bias, and discrimination.

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Non-profit organizations

San Jose wants to spin off AI policy initiative - San Jose Spotlight

Artificial intelligence can enhance government operations, but raises concerns about data security, privacy, and workforce displacement.

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.

Non-profit organizations

San Jose wants to spin off AI policy initiative - San Jose Spotlight

Artificial intelligence can enhance government operations, but raises concerns about data security, privacy, and workforce displacement.

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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.

Silicon Valley

fromFortune

I helped build Uber and Discord and now my tools help fuel billion-dollar unicorns. But Silicon Valley is losing the AI race to itself | Fortune

Silicon Valley is falling behind in innovation due to slow adaptation to social demands and a focus on preserving existing business models.

Venture

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.

fromQNS

9 hours ago

Report: Ride share services continue to fail disabled riders in NYC despite record profits - QNS

Ride share services like Uber and Lyft are failing to adequately serve disabled riders despite significant profits.

fromInsideHook

California Cracks Down on Luxury Car Registration Loopholes

High auto insurance rates and taxes drive some citizens to creatively handle vehicle registration, often leading to ethically dubious practices.

European startups

'System failure' paralyzes Baidu robotaxis in China | TechCrunch

Baidu's Apollo Go robotaxis stalled in Wuhan due to a system failure, trapping passengers for up to two hours.

fromAxios

California cements its role as the national testing ground for AI rules

California is advancing AI regulations while the Trump administration seeks a national standard to limit state-level laws.

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Alternative transportation

Uber expands its EV incentive program across the US

Toronto startup

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

Uber expands its EV incentive program across the US

Uber offers $4,000 grants and additional discounts to drivers switching to electric vehicles to promote EV adoption among its drivers.

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.

Gas prices aren't the only factor fueling used EV sales | TechCrunch

New electric vehicle sales dropped 28% in Q1, while used EV sales increased 12% due to expiring leases and rising gas prices.

17 hours ago

Used EV sales spike alongside gas prices

Aggressive pricing by Tesla and others is driving sales but lowering used EV values, while high petrol prices may influence interest in EVs.

9 hours ago

Gas prices aren't the only factor fueling used EV sales | TechCrunch

New electric vehicle sales dropped 28% in Q1, while used EV sales increased 12% due to expiring leases and rising gas prices.

17 hours ago

Used EV sales spike alongside gas prices

Aggressive pricing by Tesla and others is driving sales but lowering used EV values, while high petrol prices may influence interest in EVs.

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fromFuturism

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.

What's going on with Donut Lab?

Donut Labs claims to have developed a revolutionary solid state battery, but skepticism surrounds its feasibility and proof of concept.

frominsideevs.com

Kia's Futuristic EV Van Could Become A New York Taxi

Kia PV5 WAV, developed with BraunAbility, is an ADA-compliant electric van designed for wheelchair accessibility and potential use as a taxi.

Lucid Faces Biggest Disaster Ever

Unit sales growth is crucial for EV companies, and Lucid's poor performance indicates a grim future in the market.

fromInsideHook

Cars

Road Testing of Lucid and Uber's Autonomous Vehicles Begins

from24/7 Wall St.

Lucid Faces Biggest Disaster Ever

Unit sales growth is crucial for EV companies, and Lucid's poor performance indicates a grim future in the market.

fromInsideHook

Cars

Road Testing of Lucid and Uber's Autonomous Vehicles Begins

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.

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

Despite EV headwinds, Rivian's sales are up

Rivian reports strong Q1 2026 sales and production growth, anticipating a historic year despite previous challenges and market competition.

Science

The first cars bold enough to drive themselves

Leonardo Torres Quevedo's 1904 Telekino demonstrated the first wireless-controlled vehicle, pioneering remote-control systems that foreshadow modern autonomous vehicle technology.

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

fromFortune

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.

Driverless cars, meet your eye doctor

Kinetic's CEO Nikhil Naikal states, 'We have eyes, and when we need to correct vision, we go to an optometrist... In the same way, this is a digital prescription to correct the errors of the car's understanding of the world around it.'

Cars

frominsideevs.com

Congress Could Pave The Way For Tesla's Robotaxi Dreams

Once a customer bought a car, that software could stay locked in a box and never need to be updated unless something was wrong (and then it was a trip to a dealership). That strategy worked great right up until cars became rolling data centers on wheels. Now automakers are starting to stare down the reality of what complex hardware and connected software really meanboth the advantages and disadvantages. And the consensus? Maybe platform sharing and open-source software was the right idea all along.

US politics

Elon Musk's 'self-driving' delusions get a reality check

Tesla's attorneys filed a complaint alleging the state "wrongfully and baselessly" labeled it a false advertiser, brazenly arguing that "it was impossible" to buy or use the "auto-pilot" software "without seeing clear and repeated statements that they do not make the vehicle autonomous." Yet, their fine-print defense clashes with Musk's failed promises and stunts, such as when he took his hands off the wheel on CBS's 60 Minutes in 2018 and proudly declared he was "not doing anything."

Cars

Artificial intelligence

Tesla Robotaxi ride-hailing without a Safety Monitor proves to be difficult

Tesla initiated limited public Robotaxi service in Austin without Safety Monitors, but unsupervised vehicles are scarce and difficult for riders to hail.