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fromFuturism
1 month ago

Tesla Investors Are Suing Elon Musk Over His Disastrous Robotaxi Debut

Tesla shareholders are suing Elon Musk for alleged securities fraud related to undisclosed risks of robotaxis.
#zoox
fromTechCrunch
1 week ago
Cars

Zoox asks federal regulators for exemption to launch a commercial robotaxi service | TechCrunch

fromTechCrunch
1 week ago
Cars

Zoox asks federal regulators for exemption to launch a commercial robotaxi service | TechCrunch

#waymo-for-business
fromThe Verge
1 week ago

Lucid kicks off its Nuro-Uber robotaxi deal with delivery of first vehicle

In July, Lucid, Uber, and Nuro announced a massive robotaxi deal that would see the deployment of 20,000 autonomous vehicles in the US over the next six years. But every journey begins with a single step, and today Lucid announced the delivery of the first Gravity SUV to Nuro for retrofitting. The vehicle was built at Lucid's factory in Casa Grande, Arizona, and then transported to the automaker's headquarters in Newark, California. There, a team from Nuro installed the sensors and other hardware for autonomous driving.
Cars
fromTechCrunch
1 week ago

TechCrunch Mobility: The two robotaxi battlegrounds that matter | TechCrunch

What we've learned is that this is not a race so much as a long, curved, and fragmented road - one that looks more like the fan of an alluvial plain than a racetrack - to develop and prove the technology works a nd make it a profitable business. It's not a race against others as much as an internal contest with existential stakes.
Artificial intelligence
#autonomous-vehicles
fromWIRED
3 weeks ago
Artificial intelligence

Here Come the Robotaxis: Zoox and Lyft Both Launch Driverless Ride Sharing

Cars
fromInsideEVs
1 month ago

Tesla And Waymo Have Very Different Robotaxi Plans. Experts Doubt Both

Waymo's broader sensor suite and cleaner reputation do not guarantee flawless robotaxi safety, while Tesla confronts technical, business, and rollout pressures.
E-Commerce
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

Good news, delivery drivers: DoorDash CEO says robotaxis aren't ready for food delivery

Uber and Tesla are currently offering ride-hailing services using self-driving cars in select cities.
fromWIRED
3 weeks ago
Artificial intelligence

Here Come the Robotaxis: Zoox and Lyft Both Launch Driverless Ride Sharing

#lyft
Artificial intelligence
fromThe Verge
3 weeks ago

Uber and Momenta will test fully driverless cars in Germany

Uber and Momenta will test Level 4 fully driverless robotaxis in Munich starting 2026, with potential expansion to other European cities.
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fromTechCrunch
3 weeks ago

Uber and Momenta to test autonomous vehicles in Germany in 2026 | TechCrunch

Uber and Momenta will begin testing robotaxis in Munich in 2026, marking their first public continental European deployment with plans to expand.
fromBusiness Insider
3 weeks ago

We asked Grok, ChatGPT, and Gemini about Elon Musk's chances of unlocking the full $1 trillion in his pay proposal

What are the odds that Elon Musk eventually ends up with $1 trillion worth of Tesla shares, assuming his new pay package is approved? We asked the AI chatbots to analyze his chances. Tesla's proposed compensation package for its CEO hinges on several ambitious milestones for the full payout: The company reaching an $8.5 trillion market cap, $400 billion adjusted EBITDA, and extensive deployments of robotaxis, full self-driving (FSD) subscriptions, AI Optimus robots, and EV sales.
Artificial intelligence
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

Elon Musk says Tesla's new six-seat Model Y might never come to the US

The Model Y L, which adds new features including a rear row of foldable seats and powered armrests, went on sale for $47,200 in China on Tuesday. Its launch comes as Tesla battles fierce competition from local EV players like BYD, Xiaomi, and Xpeng. Electric vehicle adoption in China is far higher than in the US, and Chinese companies have rapidly taken market share with a wave of affordable electric models packed with high-tech features, including autonomous driving and voice controls.
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#uber
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago
Tech industry

Uber users in Atlanta are canceling rides with human drivers until they match with one of Waymo's self-driving cars

European startups
fromBusiness Insider
4 months ago

WeRide is partnering with Uber to bring robotaxis to 15 cities. Its CEO says the deal will help make them safer than human drivers.

Uber collaborates with WeRide to expand robotaxi services to 15 new cities outside the US.
Focus on solving long-tail problems in autonomous vehicles for improved safety.
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago
Tech industry

Uber users in Atlanta are canceling rides with human drivers until they match with one of Waymo's self-driving cars

European startups
fromBusiness Insider
4 months ago

WeRide is partnering with Uber to bring robotaxis to 15 cities. Its CEO says the deal will help make them safer than human drivers.

Uber collaborates with WeRide to expand robotaxi services to 15 new cities outside the US.
Focus on solving long-tail problems in autonomous vehicles for improved safety.
Cars
fromThe Verge
2 months ago

Lyft's self-driving shuttle buses are coming soon

Lyft and Benteler Mobility will launch a self-driving shuttle service with all-electric Holon Urban shuttles in late 2026.
E-Commerce
from24/7 Wall St.
2 months ago

Lucid's $300 Million Uber Deal Sparks Stock Frenzy, but Can It Deliver?

Lucid Motors partnered with Uber for 20,000 robotaxis, supporting stock surge but raising concerns over production scalability and revenue potential.
Cars
fromWIRED
2 months ago

GM's Cruise Cars Are Back on the Road in Three US States-But Not for Ride-Hailing

GM repurposes Cruise Bolt vehicles for internal testing of driver-assistance technologies despite halting its self-driving taxi business.
#self-driving-cars
#elon-musk
fromFortune
3 months ago
Toronto startup

Elon Musk launches Tesla robotaxi service in Austin with $4.20 flat fee for customers

fromFortune
3 months ago
Toronto startup

Elon Musk launches Tesla robotaxi service in Austin with $4.20 flat fee for customers

NYC startup
fromFast Company
5 months ago

Pony AI stock price: Chinese Waymo rival is up a staggering 55% today. Here are 3 possible reasons why

Pony AI's costs to build autonomous driving systems drastically decreased, advancing its path to profitability.
fromSFGATE
5 months ago

NYT columnist absurdly identifies as 'Waymo Democrat'

Friedman describes his ideal television advertising campaign, an em dash-laden riff on Donald Trump's anti-trans ad campaign from 2024. He writes: "Trump is for he/him - his grievances, his revenge, his corruption - and for bringing old stuff back 'again,' like coal and gasoline cars. Waymo Democrats are for 'We the People' and reinventing American industry anew."
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