Tag: Waymo/Google

House bill would ban Chinese connected vehicles over security concerns

U.S. Rep. Elissa Slotkin will introduce a bill to Congress that would limit or ban the introduction of connected vehicles built by Chinese companies if found to pose a threat to national security.  The bill comes as the trade war between the U.S. and China heightens in the aftermath of the Biden administration’s decision to… Continue reading House bill would ban Chinese connected vehicles over security concerns

Feds add nine more incidents to Waymo robotaxi investigation

Federal safety regulators have discovered nine more incidents that raise questions about the safety of Waymo’s self-driving vehicles operating in Phoenix and San Francisco.  The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened an investigation earlier this month into Waymo’s autonomous vehicle software after receiving 22 reports of robotaxis making unexpected moves… Continue reading Feds add nine more incidents to Waymo robotaxi investigation

Aurora and Volvo unveil self-driving truck designed for a driverless future

A new self-driving truck — manufactured by Volvo and loaded with autonomous vehicle tech developed by Aurora Innovation — could be on public highways as early as this summer.  The Volvo VNL Autonomous truck, which was revealed Monday evening at the ACT Expo in Las Vegas, is the product of a partnership between Aurora and… Continue reading Aurora and Volvo unveil self-driving truck designed for a driverless future

Tesla keeps cutting jobs and the feds probe Waymo

Welcome back to TechCrunch Mobility — your central hub for news and insights on the future of transportation. Sign up here for free — just click TechCrunch Mobility! What a wild week for transportation news! It was a smorgasbord of news that seemed to touch every sector and theme in transportation, including tariffs on Chinese… Continue reading Tesla keeps cutting jobs and the feds probe Waymo

Uber just unveiled a shuttle service and 4 other ways to save you money

Uber/Nina Raemont/ZDNET Uber unveiled several new features on Wednesday at its Go Get event that will change how people use the app. The products emphasize cost-effective ride-hailing, scheduled rides, and partnerships. In line with the brand’s goal of being “the everything of motion,” Uber is expanding its offerings with shuttle services to large events; discounted rides;… Continue reading Uber just unveiled a shuttle service and 4 other ways to save you money

Waymo’s robotaxis under investigation after crashes and traffic mishaps

Waymo’s autonomous vehicle software is under investigation after federal regulators received 22 reports of the robotaxis crashing or potentially violating traffic safety laws by driving in the wrong lane or into construction zones. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) says the probe is intended to evaluate the software and its… Continue reading Waymo’s robotaxis under investigation after crashes and traffic mishaps

Waymo says its robotaxis are now making 50,000 paid trips every week

Engadget 28 Years Later is coming to theaters next summer Fans have been waiting a long, long time for another installment in the 28 Days Later franchise, and we now know when the next followup is coming out: June 20, 2025. 28 Years Later will be directed by Danny Boyle and written by Alex Garland.… Continue reading Waymo says its robotaxis are now making 50,000 paid trips every week

Motional cut about 550 employees, around 40%, in recent restructuring, sources say

Around 550 employees across autonomous vehicle company Motional have been laid off, according to information taken from WARN notice filings and sources at the company.  Earlier this week, TechCrunch reported that Motional is pausing commercial operations and delaying plans to launch a robotaxi service with its next-gen Hyundai Ioniq 5 robotaxis until 2026 as it… Continue reading Motional cut about 550 employees, around 40%, in recent restructuring, sources say