HONG KONG — Chinese technology group Baidu, best known for its internet search engine, is set to make a late entry into China’s heated electric car race. Zhejiang Geely Holding Group, China’s largest private automotive group, will act as a strategic partner. The move positions Baidu as the latest Chinese challenger to Tesla at a… Continue reading Baidu to join China EV race with Geely support
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Waymo is dropping the term ‘self-driving,’ but not everyone in the industry is on board
Waymo will no longer use the term ‘self-driving’ to describe the technology it has been developing for more than a decade, opting instead for ‘autonomous.’ The Alphabet company said that this seemingly small shift is an important effort to clarify what the technology does and doesn’t do. It’s also been viewed as an attempt distance… Continue reading Waymo is dropping the term ‘self-driving,’ but not everyone in the industry is on board
Waymo grew its lead in the self-driving industry with a triumphant 2020. Experts reveal the key step the Google spin-off needs to take in 2021 to keep rivals like Cruise and Aurora at bay.
Waymo is seen by many experts as the autonomous-vehicle industry’s leader. The company racked up a number of accomplishments in 2020, including making driverless rides available to all users of its Waymo One ride-hailing service, forming partnerships with Daimler and UPS, and raising $3.2 billion. To build on its lead in 2021, Waymo needs to… Continue reading Waymo grew its lead in the self-driving industry with a triumphant 2020. Experts reveal the key step the Google spin-off needs to take in 2021 to keep rivals like Cruise and Aurora at bay.
Waymo is dropping the term ‘self-driving’ in an apparent shot at Tesla’s controversially named software
Waymo, Alphabet’s autonomous-driving company, said it will drop the term “self-driving” from its marketing and educational materials Wednesday. The firm appears to be distancing its technology from Tesla’s “full self-driving” feature, a $10,000 option that does not provide full autonomy and has been criticized for being misleading. “Unfortunately, we see that some automakers use the… Continue reading Waymo is dropping the term ‘self-driving’ in an apparent shot at Tesla’s controversially named software
Waymo says it’s ditching the term ‘self-driving’ in dig at Tesla
Waymo is saying so long to “self-driving.” The Google sister company says it is through using the term “self-driving cars” to describe its fleet of autonomous vehicles. And it is subtly pointing fingers at Elon Musk’s Tesla as the reason why. Waymo says it is committing to “using more deliberate language” in its marketing, educational,… Continue reading Waymo says it’s ditching the term ‘self-driving’ in dig at Tesla
Rolling out driverless cars is ‘extraordinary grind’, says Waymo boss
Google sister company raised $3.2bn last year but John Krafcik says challenge remains huge Go to Source
The inside story of how bitter rivalries and petty fights derailed Google’s self-driving supremacy and cost Uber its shot at the crown
Anthony Levandowski and Chris Urmson helped create the self-driving industry as it exists today. The two were polar opposites and fought over issues big and small, complaining about each other to Google founder Larry Page frequently. Urmson won the power struggle and Levandowski ultimately decamped for Uber. Years of infighting and indecision hampered Google’s effort… Continue reading The inside story of how bitter rivalries and petty fights derailed Google’s self-driving supremacy and cost Uber its shot at the crown
Lyft, Motional to launch multi-city U.S. robotaxi service in 2023
By Paul Lienert 2 Min Read DETROIT (Reuters) – Lyft Inc and Motional will launch a multi-city U.S. robotaxi service in 2023, the partners said on Wednesday. FILE PHOTO: The Lyft Driver Hub is seen in Los Angeles, California, U.S., March 20, 2019. REUTERS/Lucy Nicholson The driverless vehicles will be provided by Motional, a joint… Continue reading Lyft, Motional to launch multi-city U.S. robotaxi service in 2023
Amazon-backed Aurora is buying Uber’s self-driving unit despite its terrible reputation. Its CEO explains why he sees value in the troubled program. (UBER)
Aurora Innovation is buying Uber’s autonomous-vehicle unit, Uber ATG. Uber ATG’s reputation has suffered from a fatal crash and reports of internal unrest. Aurora CEO Chris Urmson told Business Insider he’s been impressed with the determination and resilience ATG’s employees have displayed. He spoke highly of ATG’s safety infrastructure, software, computing hardware, and cameras. Are… Continue reading Amazon-backed Aurora is buying Uber’s self-driving unit despite its terrible reputation. Its CEO explains why he sees value in the troubled program. (UBER)
Uber sells self-driving unit Uber ATG in deal that will push Aurora’s valuation to $10B
Aurora Innovation, the autonomous vehicle startup backed by Sequoia Capital and Amazon, has reached an agreement with Uber to buy the ride-hailing firm’s self-driving unit in a complex deal that will value the combined company at $10 billion. Aurora is not paying cash for Uber ATG, a company that was valued at $7.25 billion following… Continue reading Uber sells self-driving unit Uber ATG in deal that will push Aurora’s valuation to $10B