Autonomous

  • A fleet of Cruise ride-hailing vehicles parked in a row outdoors on a sunny day with buildings and greenery in the background.
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    GM shuts troubled Cruise robotaxi unit

    “A robotaxi business is not General Motors’ core business," CEO Mary Barra said on a conference call Tuesday.

    By Dan Zukowski • Dec. 11, 2024
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    Waymo to begin robotaxi service in Miami next year

    The company also plans to add autonomous ride-hailing operations in Atlanta and Austin, Texas, building upon current services in San Francisco and Los Angeles.

    By Dan Zukowski • Dec. 10, 2024
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    Uber, Lyft plan robotaxi fleet expansions

    With Tesla planning to produce robotaxis, the two ride-hailing companies are adding partnerships to deploy driverless vehicles across more cities.

    By Dan Zukowski • Nov. 25, 2024
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    AV confidence gains traction, but still room for improvement: JD Power

    Consumers are concerned about safety as well as their personal data protection when riding in a self-driving vehicle.

    By Kalena Thomhave • Nov. 14, 2024
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    People are skeptical of robotaxis — until they use one: JD Power

    Fear about autonomous driving technology tends to subside after a person experiences it for themselves, an October J.D. Power study found.

    By Kalena Thomhave • Nov. 4, 2024
  • Two people prepare to enter a Waymo ride-haling vehicle in San Francisco.
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    Waymo raises $5.6B to expand ride-hailing operations

    The company, which spun out of Google’s self-driving car project, aims to be the first to scale commercial robotaxis across the U.S.

    By • Oct. 28, 2024
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    ABM to integrate Mainspring Energy’s power generation tool to strengthen EV charging solutions

    The technology can be quickly deployed at scale and would appeal to large fleet operators seeking cost-effective and sustainable charging infrastructure, ABM says.

    By Nish Amarnath • Oct. 28, 2024
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    Tesla Q3 profits boosted by rising Full Self-Driving revenue

    CEO Elon Musk said rapid advancements with FSD have made it challenging to find flaws in the technology.  

    By • Oct. 24, 2024
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    Tesla unveils Cybercab, Robovan and … dancing robots

    “The future should look like the future,” CEO Elon Musk said during the automaker’s “We, Robot” event on Thursday.

    By • Oct. 14, 2024
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    Hyundai’s Ioniq 5 to be outfitted with Waymo driverless tech

    The companies inked a multiyear deal to equip the EV with specific autonomous-ready modifications.

    By • Oct. 7, 2024
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    Top automotive industry conferences in 2025

    Several trade shows will focus on the hot topics of recent years, including EVs, battery tech, hybrid powertrains and software-defined vehicles.

    By • Oct. 1, 2024
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    US seeks to limit China, Russia’s role in connected vehicle supply chains

    The Department of Commerce's proposed new rule would require vehicles used in the U.S. to exclude suppliers with links to those countries.

    By • Sept. 23, 2024
  • The Nuro R3 autonomous delivery vehicle on the road next to a person riding a skateboard.
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    AV developer Nuro plans to license its tech to automotive OEMs

    The company had been working on autonomous driving technology for last-mile delivery vehicles, which are not designed to carry passengers.

    By • Sept. 19, 2024
  • A white Jaguar I-Pace SUV operated by Waymo stopped at an intersection while waiting for a pedestrian to cross from the right.
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    Uber plans to offer autonomous Waymo rides in Atlanta, Austin

    The number of self-driving vehicles on the ride-hailing platform will eventually grow into the hundreds.

    By • Sept. 17, 2024
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    Tesla unexpectedly releases ‘Actually Smart Summon’

    The updated feature allows owners to send a vehicle to a location of their choosing.

    By • Sept. 12, 2024
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    Uber to partner with Wayve to deploy AVs on its platform

    The ride-sharing conglomerate also invested in the autonomous driving startup, an extension of the company’s $1 billion Series C fundraising round in May.

    By • Sept. 4, 2024
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    DOT calls for wireless vehicle tech on national highways, most intersections by 2037

    The Transportation Department seeks connected communications between vehicles, cyclists, pedestrians and infrastructure.

    By David Taube • Sept. 3, 2024
  • The hardware components of the Waymo Driver mounted on the roof of a Jaguar I-Pace SUV ride-hailing vehicle operated by Waymo.
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    A look inside the sixth-generation Waymo Driver

    The newest version includes 13 cameras, four lidars, six radar units and external audio receivers for its robotaxis.

    By • Aug. 29, 2024
  • A Cruise Chevy Bolt EV on the streret in San Francisco.
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    Uber, GM’s Cruise team up to deploy autonomous vehicles

    Through the partnership, Uber customers will be able to request self-driving cars for rides, despite struggles by both companies to prove the safety of the technology.

    By • Aug. 27, 2024
  • A white and orange painted Chevy Bolt EV operated by Cruise parked in front of a cafe in the Hayes Valley neighborhood of San Francisco.
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    GM recalls entire Cruise fleet for unexpected braking

    The NHTSA concluded that a software fault contributed to 10 crashes, four of which involved a vulnerable road user and resulted in injury.

    By • Aug. 26, 2024
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    Telsa set to reveal its robotaxi Oct. 10

    CEO Elon Musk said he wanted to make some “important changes” to improve the product, which delayed its previously planned Aug. 8 debut.

    By • Aug. 14, 2024
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    Telsa Q2 profits sink 45% as deliveries decline again

    The electric vehicle maker delivered 22,184 fewer vehicles year over year during the quarter.

    By • July 25, 2024
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    Partial automation systems unlikely to prevent crashes: report

    Lane-centering technology and adaptive cruise control should not be considered safety features, according to the IIHS.

    By Kalena Thomhave • July 25, 2024
  • An range and white Chevy Bolt EV robotaxi operated by Cruise crosses an intersection San Francisco.
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    GM shifts AV plans from Cruise Origin to Chevy Bolt

    CEO Mary Barra said the move will allow the company to deliver autonomous vehicle technology at scale as quickly as possible.

    By • July 24, 2024
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    GM names Marc Whitten CEO of Cruise

    The new chief will take over the robotaxi company as it prepares to restart operations after a months-long suspension and series of executive shake-ups.

    By • June 27, 2024