Waymo has released new research saying that its driverless robotaxis reduce pedestrian- and cyclist-involved collisions by 82%-92%, and crashes that involve an injury by 96%, when compared to the average driver. Waymo has been operating its autonomous, driverless Level 4 robotaxis for several years now, and is continuing to (slowly) roll them out to more… Continue reading Waymo says its robotaxis are up to 25x safer for pedestrians and cyclists
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Tesla loses manager behind its Cortex supercomputer to OpenAI
Tesla has lost the technical program manager behind its Cortex supercomputer in Texas to OpenAI. The latest example of a massive talent exodus at Tesla over the last year. Tesla has heavily invested in large data centers to house supercomputing power for training its neural networks to achieve self-driving capabilities. Its most recent facility is… Continue reading Tesla loses manager behind its Cortex supercomputer to OpenAI
Aurora’s driverless trucks are making deliveries in Texas
After a slight delay, the company’s autonomous trucks are finally hauling freight. After a slight delay, the company’s autonomous trucks are finally hauling freight. Andrew J. Hawkins is transportation editor with 10+ years of experience who covers EVs, public transportation, and aviation. His work has appeared in The New York Daily News and City &… Continue reading Aurora’s driverless trucks are making deliveries in Texas
Uber: Uber and May Mobility Announce Strategic Partnership to Scale Autonomous Vehicles
– Uber and May Mobility Announce Strategic Partnership to Scale Autonomous Vehicles SAN FRANCISCO & ANN ARBOR, Mich.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Uber Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: UBER) and May Mobility, Inc., a leading autonomous vehicle (AV) technology company, today announced a new multi-year strategic partnership. May Mobility aims to deploy thousands of AVs on the Uber platform over the… Continue reading Uber: Uber and May Mobility Announce Strategic Partnership to Scale Autonomous Vehicles
OMRON Introduces the OL-450S – A Complete Autonomous Mobile Robot Solution for Material Handling
The OL-450S efficiently handles the transport of load carriers with a payload capacity of up to 450kg and a lifting range from 108 to 308mm. Its integrated lifting plate reduces customization investments and time-consuming engineering. This allows businesses to improve operational efficiency without infrastructure changes. Advanced Navigation and Wireless Charging for Smarter Operations Equipped with… Continue reading OMRON Introduces the OL-450S – A Complete Autonomous Mobile Robot Solution for Material Handling
Aurora launches commercial self-driving truck service in Texas
Autonomous vehicle technology startup Aurora Innovation says it has successfully launched a self-driving truck service in Texas, making it the first company to deploy driverless, heavy-duty trucks for commercial use on public roads in the U.S. The launch comes just as Aurora hits its deadline; in October, the company delayed its planned 2024 debut to… Continue reading Aurora launches commercial self-driving truck service in Texas
Waymo is still good at avoiding serious death and destruction after 56.7 million miles
The robotaxi company published a new study that compared its vehicles to human driving benchmarks. The robotaxi company published a new study that compared its vehicles to human driving benchmarks. Andrew J. Hawkins is transportation editor with 10+ years of experience who covers EVs, public transportation, and aviation. His work has appeared in The New… Continue reading Waymo is still good at avoiding serious death and destruction after 56.7 million miles
Why Tesla Stock is Up 18% Since Weak Q1: Should You Book Profits?
Electric vehicle (EV) biggie Tesla TSLA had a rough start this year. It saw its sales slipping across all key regions, including the United States, China and Europe. Rising competition and generous discounts hit demand and margins. CEO Elon Musk’s political distractions didn’t go down well with investors. He faced significant backlash from Democrats, including… Continue reading Why Tesla Stock is Up 18% Since Weak Q1: Should You Book Profits?
Tesla Board Initiates Search for CEO to Succeed Elon Musk
Tesla’s board of directors has begun searching for a successor to Elon Musk as chief executive officer of the electric vehicle manufacturer, according to sources familiar with the matter. The board initiated the process after Musk has increasingly devoted his attention to other companies, including his artificial intelligence startup xAI, social media platform X (formerly… Continue reading Tesla Board Initiates Search for CEO to Succeed Elon Musk
Tesla Board Initiates Search for CEO to Succeed Elon Musk
Tesla’s board of directors has begun searching for a successor to Elon Musk as chief executive officer of the electric vehicle manufacturer, according to sources familiar with the matter. The board initiated the process after Musk has increasingly devoted his attention to other companies, including his artificial intelligence startup xAI, social media platform X (formerly… Continue reading Tesla Board Initiates Search for CEO to Succeed Elon Musk