Uber Invests $300 Million for 20,000 Lucid Robotaxis, Partners with Nuro
Uber invests $300 million in Lucid for 20,000 electric robotaxis, partners with Nuro for self-driving technology to deploy autonomous ride-hailing fleet over next 6 years.
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AI Innovations Slash Global Emissions by Billions of Tonnes Annually by 2035
Groundbreaking AI applications are projected to reduce global emissions by billions of tonnes annually by 2035 through optimizing power generation, meat production, passenger vehicles, and accelerating green technology discovery while guiding sustainable choices and enhancing climate preparedness, necessitating proactive government guidance to ensure equitable benefits.
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.
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.
Waymo Charges 41% More Than Uber and Lyft Despite Customer Preference for Driverless Cars
Waymo's driverless cars cost 41% more than Uber and Lyft rides in San Francisco, averaging $20.43 versus competitors' $14-15 fares, yet 70% of customers still prefer the autonomous vehicles despite paying up to $11 extra during peak hours.
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.
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.
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.
Waymo Doubles Down on Robotaxis, Ramping Up Arizona Production
Waymo, a leader in autonomous driving technology, is doubling down on robotaxis by ramping up production at its Arizona plant, aiming to assemble over 2,000 Jaguar I-PACE and Geely Zeekr RT robotaxis by the end of 2026, as it conducts a quarter-million paid, driverless rides weekly and plans to expand …