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The Latest Breaking News on Autonomous Vehicles

Tesla’s Robotaxi Land Grab: Miami Added, Texas Fleet Grows

Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA) is pressing its autonomy bet harder, and the latest Bank of America note suggests the market may finally be taking the rollout seriously.

Benzinga

San Francisco mayor calls for tighter self-driving cab regulations after Fourth of July chaos

‘California’s challenge now is not just whether autonomous vehicles can operate safely under normal conditions, but also whether they can perform reliably during extraordinary ones,’ the mayor noted

The Independent UK

Fed probe suggests Tesla's self-driving feature wasn't to blame in crash that killed a grandmother

Federal safety investigators say the driver of a runaway Tesla that killed a grandmother in her home last month had pressed the accelerator to full speed, suggesting the vehicle’s self-driving software was not to blame

The Independent UK

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From Robotaxi Fleets to Simulation Labs: One Engineer's Journey

Akshat Gattani has spent most of his career inside that hidden layer. First at a major robotaxi operator, and now as a technical program management leader at a Sunnyvale-based company powering physical AI across automotive, defense, trucking, mining, construction, and agriculture.

International Business Times

The Company Behind TikTok Could Get Into The Autonomous Car Race: Report

TikTok's parent company is more massive than you might think, it's reportedly eyeing up self-driving.

InsideEVs

There's An AI-Powered, Autonomous Polaris Ranger On the Front Lines In Ukraine

Froterra, a defense contractor specializing in autonomous vehicle systems, recently stated that its autonomous, AI-driven Polaris Ranger was already being used by Ukrainian armed forces on the front lines of the war.

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Ross Gerber's 'Controversial' EV Opinion? He Prefers Tesla's Cybertruck Over His Rivian, but Criticizes FSD

Investor Ross Gerber of investment firm Gerber Kawasaki has said that he likes the Elon Musk-led Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA) Cybertruck more than his Rivian Automotive Inc. (NASDAQ:RIVN) EV.

Benzinga

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I tested Google's new Gemini update for Android Auto and it finally fixes everything that made the old Google Assistant so frustrating to use while driving

Google Assistant was the bane of my driving experience, but Gemini is already making up for all those past wrongs.

Tom’s Guide

'Public Trust Is Earned': Feds Are Officially Tired Of Robotaxis Getting In The Way Of First Responders

Federal regulators want robotaxi companies to improve how its autonomous cars interact with first responder during emergencies.

InsideEVs

Feds Are Looking to Remove a Major Roadblock for Driverless Robotaxis: The Steering Wheel

The head of the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration wants to remove steering wheel requirements for cars that are only intended to be driverless.

InsideEVs

New Jersey Law Would Outlaw Tesla's Camera-Based Robotaxi Tech

A bill is headed for a vote in New Jersey that would force self-driving cars to use two additional technologies, like Lidar or rader, on top of cameras.

InsideEVs

NHTSA Warns Autonomous Vehicle Companies Over 'Clear Pattern' of First Responder Interference

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Administrator, Jonathan Morrison, on Wednesday criticized autonomous vehicles, as well as the companies operating them, following instances of AVs interfering with law enforcement, as well as firefighters’ and paramedics’ operations.

Benzinga

Waymo announces plans to bring its newest fleet of robotaxis to American cities - including Las Vegas

Waymo says the robotaxis will be available to the Vegas public ‘soon’

The Independent UK

Investing Ahead of the Curve: James Lentz on Why Autonomous Aviation Signals a Broader Economic Shift

At its core, Lentz views autonomous aviation as an enabling force for broader societal advancement. "The technology has the potential to unlock access to regions that have historically remained isolated due to cost, geography, or logistical constraints," he explains.

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No cars, only carts: This US town has banned cars for over 125 years, and Amazon deliveries still arrive by horse-drawn cart

In an age of electric vehicles, autonomous driving and drone deliveries, one American destination continues to do things the old-fashioned way. On Mackinac Island in Michigan, cars have been banned for more than 125 years, leaving horse-drawn carts, bicycles and pedestrians to share the streets instead. The unique transport system…

The Guardian - UK

I was wary of driverless cars and their tech overlords – but they could give me a different future

For those of us who can’t drive due to disabilities, the drawbacks of these vehicles are vastly outweighed by the possibilities they offer, says freelance writer Gabriel Stewart

The Independent UK

Waymo self-driving taxi caught heading into oncoming traffic amid World Cup congestion

The incident in Inglewood , California, comes after Waymo recalled more than 3,000 vehicles due to safety concerns

The Independent UK

Tesla under fire as deadly ‘autopilot’ crash into Texas home sparks federal probe

The top U.S. auto regulator has opened an investigation after a Tesla using an automated driving feature slammed into a Texas home at high speed and killed a 76-year-old woman standing inside

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Tesla FSD Finally Reached Europe. Now Speed Limits May Slow Its Expansion

Sweden is warning the EU not to approve Tesla’s supervised self-driving system across the bloc unless it stops allowing cars to exceed posted speed limits.

International Business Times UK

Tesla Under Fire After Car Smashes Into Texas Home and Kills 76-Year-Old Grandmother

A fatal Tesla crash in Texas, killed an elderly woman, reigniting debate over the safety of driver-assistance technology.

Motor1

‘The Light Turns Green And The Waymos Won’t Move’: Woman Gets Behind 2 Waymos At Stoplight. 50 Minutes Later, They Haven’t Budged

'Who can I yell at because what?'

The Guardian - UK

Motorway traffic drones are coming to UK roads, but will they drive us to distraction?

National Highways agency uses virtual reality test to see if drivers are distracted by introduction of low-flying drones

InsideEVs

Who's Winning The Robotaxi Race? It's... Complicated

Every time we think we understand the robotaxi market, another bit of news shakes things up. This week, we got updates from Tesla, Uber, Waymo, Wayve, and Lucid.

The Independent UK

Waymo recalls thousands of robotaxis due to dangerous glitch

Recall comes after firm paused operations of its autonomous taxi fleet in four cities due to issues with puddles

Motor1

Waymo Is Facing A Major Recall Because They Might Enter Freeway Construction Zones

Nearly 4,000 vehicles are impacted by the recall and will be given a software fix.

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