Kalanick Eyes Pony AI's U.S. Unit, Uber May Assist Deal
Former Uber CEO Travis Kalanick is in talks to acquire Pony AI's U.S. unit, potentially with assistance from Uber, marking his return to the autonomous vehicle space after his 2017 exit.
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Waymo Seeks Permit for Self-Driving Cars in New York City, Eyes Autonomous Ride-Hailing Expansion
Waymo, Google's self-driving car unit, seeks a permit to test its autonomous vehicles in New York City, paving the way for expanding its robotaxi service nationwide beyond current operations in San Francisco, Phoenix, Los Angeles, and Austin.
Continental, Samsara Join Forces for Data-Driven Fleet Management Solutions
Continental and Samsara partner to offer data-driven fleet management solutions combining Continental's in-tire sensor data and Samsara's trailer data, providing comprehensive trailer status information to improve safety, productivity, maintenance, trailer allocation, and visibility for fleets.
China's Robotaxis Overtake U.S. in Global Race for Driverless Ride-Hailing
Chinese tech giants like Baidu, WeRide, and Pony.ai are rapidly catching up to Silicon Valley's Waymo in the global robotaxi race, leveraging China's massive market, supportive regulations, and competitive supply chains to expand services worldwide.
Louisiana Leads Nation in Deadly Road Rage Incidents
Breaking news: Louisiana tops the nation in deadly road rage incidents, with 58% of traffic fatalities linked to aggressive driving, while New Mexico and Colorado rank second and third respectively for gun-related road violence and traffic violations.
AI Cameras Provide Real-Time Feedback to Improve Road Safety
Police departments in Prince George's County are piloting an AI traffic camera program that detects unsafe driving behaviors like speeding, running stop signs, and failing to yield to pedestrians, providing real-time feedback to drivers on digital billboards to improve road safety.
Stop Sign Cameras Credited for Drastic Drop in Violations in Maryland
Police in Prince George's County, Maryland, credit stop sign cameras for a drastic drop in violations, with some towns seeing a 38-50% decrease, prompting lawmakers to consider expanding the pilot program to Montgomery County to improve pedestrian safety and reduce accidents.
FAA Chief Admits 'Something Was Missed' in Deadly DC Plane Crash
The FAA administrator admitted a critical oversight led to the tragic midair collision near Washington, D.C., that killed 67 people, revealing over 15,000 near misses had occurred at the airport without action taken to address the risks.
Revolutionizing Urban Mobility: A/B Street's Open-Source Vision
A/B Street is an open-source initiative revolutionizing urban mobility by providing software tools to simulate traffic, design streets, plan bike networks, create low-traffic neighborhoods, and educate the public through interactive games, all using OpenStreetMap data.
Waymo Hits 10 Million Robotaxi Rides as Tesla Competition Looms
Waymo achieves 10 million robotaxi rides milestone, doubling its volume in five months while delivering over 250,000 weekly paid trips across four major cities, as Tesla prepares to launch competing autonomous taxi service in Austin next month.