Waymo to begin testing in Chicago and Charlotte
Waymo this week will begin mapping and collecting data in Chicago and Charlotte. The move comes as Waymo announces it is currently operating its robotaxis fully autonomously in 10 US cities.
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Self-driving tech startup Wayve raises $1.2B from Nvidia, Uber, and three automakers
Major automakers, tech giants, AI companies, and chipmakers are all trying to get a piece of Wayve.
Waymo robotaxis are now operating in 10 US cities
Waymo launched services today in Dallas, Houston, San Antonio, and Orlando.
Tesla’s battle with the California Department of Motor Vehicles isn’t over after all
Tesla has filed a lawsuit against the California DMV in the ongoing battle around Autopilot.
Uber’s new autonomous vehicle division is about survival and opportunity
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Uber wants to be a Swiss Army Knife for robotaxis
Uber Autonomous Solutions will see the company selling both software and services for all the tasks associated with operating a robotaxi, self-driving truck, or sidewalk delivery robot business.
New York hits the brakes on robotaxi expansion plan
The governor of New York pulled a robotaxi expansion proposal that was viewed as a win for Waymo.
Waymo is testing driverless robotaxis in Nashville
This is the typical next step before it launches a commercial service.
Waymo robotaxis are now giving rides to and from San Francisco International Airport
Waymo’s SFO win comes as the company faces criticism and concerns about safety in some of the cities it operates.
Waymo robotaxi hits a child near an elementary school in Santa Monica
The child, whose age is not public, sustained minor injuries according to Waymo. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is investigating.