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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 -
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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 Eric Walz • 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 Haley Cawthon • 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 Haley Cawthon • 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 Haley Cawthon • 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 Eric Walz • 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 Edwin Lopez • Sept. 23, 2024 -
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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 Eric Walz • Sept. 19, 2024 -
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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 Eric Walz • 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 Haley Cawthon • 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 Eric Walz • 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 -
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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 Eric Walz • Aug. 29, 2024 -
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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 Haley Cawthon • Aug. 27, 2024 -
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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 Eric Walz • 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 Haley Cawthon • 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 Haley Cawthon • 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 -
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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 Haley Cawthon • 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 Eric Walz • June 27, 2024 -
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Waymo recalls 672 vehicles for software error
The robotaxi company said its automated driving system could fail to avoid poles.
By Haley Cawthon • June 18, 2024 -
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Amazon’s Zoox expands robotaxi testing to Austin, Miami
The company will use retrofitted Toyota Highlanders with safety drivers instead of its autonomous robotaxi to gather "valuable insights and feedback."
By Haley Cawthon • June 6, 2024 -
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NHTSA probes Waymo, Zoox over ‘unexpected’ self-driving behavior
The robotaxi companies are facing investigations after their autonomous vehicles behaved erratically, causing collisions.
By Haley Cawthon • May 20, 2024
