Tag: Waymo/Google

Automakers to double spending on EVs, batteries to $1.2 trillion by 2030

Automakers have forecast plans to build 54 million battery electric vehicles in 2030, representing more than 50% of total vehicle production, according to the analysis. By Paul Lienert The world’s top automakers are planning to spend nearly $1.2 trillion through 2030 to develop and produce millions of electric vehicles, along with the batteries and raw… Continue reading Automakers to double spending on EVs, batteries to $1.2 trillion by 2030

Guidehouse Insights Names Waymo, Aurora Innovation, and TuSimple Leading Vendors Developing Automated Driving System Technology for Trucks

Leaders demonstrate exceptional technology development, strong supplier relationships, and a viable business model BOULDER, Colo., Oct. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — A new report from Guidehouse Insights examines the competitive landscape for companies developing automated driving system (ADS) technology for medium and heavy-duty trucks. ADS technology is continuing a slow march toward becoming sufficiently mature to enable broad… Continue reading Guidehouse Insights Names Waymo, Aurora Innovation, and TuSimple Leading Vendors Developing Automated Driving System Technology for Trucks

Rivian hires former Waymo exec for new autonomy, AI role

Rivian has hired former Waymo executive James Philbin to lead autonomy and AI at the automaker, a new role that signals the company’s interest in automated driving technology. Philbin was director of software engineering for two years at Waymo. Before that, Philbin worked for five years at Amazon’s self-driving subsidiary Zoox, where he lead computer… Continue reading Rivian hires former Waymo exec for new autonomy, AI role

Waymo will expand robotaxi operations to LA next

Google’s Waymo driverless ride-hailing service is expanding operations to Los Angeles, California. Waymo has not yet specified a timeline for when the rides will start – just that Los Angeles will be next in line. It’s a major announcement, given the size and scope of LA driving, which is more complex than both Phoenix and… Continue reading Waymo will expand robotaxi operations to LA next

Waymo’s self-driving taxi service is coming to LA

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Next Stop for Waymo One: Los Angeles

Los Angeles will be Waymo’s next ride-hailing city, joining Phoenix and San Francisco as we expand to more locations. We’ve gotten to know many LA neighborhoods, including Downtown and Miracle Mile, Koreatown, Santa Monica, Westwood and West Hollywood, and we’ll begin driving autonomously in several central districts over the coming months as we prepare to… Continue reading Next Stop for Waymo One: Los Angeles

Waymo to launch robotaxi service in Los Angeles

Waymo said it plans to launch a robotaxi service in Los Angeles, another sign that the Alphabet subsidiary is accelerating its commercial ramp up. Waymo has had a presence in Los Angeles since 2019, periodically coming in to map neighborhoods, including downtown, Miracle Mile, Koreatown, Santa Monica, Westwood and West Hollywood. The announcement Wednesday has… Continue reading Waymo to launch robotaxi service in Los Angeles

Waymo eyes traffic-choked Los Angeles for its next robotaxi service

/ Would you rather be stuck in bumper-to-bumper traffic in your own car or in the backseat of a driverless Waymo vehicle? LA residents, choose your fighter. Waymo will launch its next robotaxi service in Los Angeles, but it won’t say when.Waymo Waymo is bringing its Waymo One robotaxi service to Los Angeles, a city… Continue reading Waymo eyes traffic-choked Los Angeles for its next robotaxi service

IKEA teams with self-driving truck startup Kodiak Robotics to test deliveries in Texas

Kodiak Robotics truck in front of an IKEA store. Source: Kodiak Robotics Self-driving truck startup Kodiak Robotics said that it has begun a pilot program with IKEA in Texas. A semitruck equipped with Kodiak’s autonomous driving system is making daily delivery runs from an IKEA warehouse near Houston to a store close to Dallas, roughly… Continue reading IKEA teams with self-driving truck startup Kodiak Robotics to test deliveries in Texas