When James Cox, the former leader of Uber’s ride-share product, UberPool, left that company in 2019, the Silicon Valley giant had abandoned its autonomous vehicle development and sold off the division entirely. While UberPool had struggled to take hold, Cox felt a massive opportunity had been missed: taking the core of UberPool’s tech and applying… Continue reading Zoox taps ex-UberPool exec’s startup for routing software help
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LiDAR Simulation Market worth $4.01 billion by 2032 | MarketsandMarkets
DELRAY BEACH, Fla., Aug. 19, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The global LiDAR simulation market is projected to reach USD 4.01 billion by 2032, growing from USD 0.93 billion in 2025 at a CAGR of 23.1%, according to a new report by MarketsandMarkets. Rapid advancements in autonomous driving technologies are driving strong demand for automotive LiDAR simulation, a critical… Continue reading LiDAR Simulation Market worth $4.01 billion by 2032 | MarketsandMarkets
Waymo founder: Please let me know when Tesla launches a robotaxi — I’m still waiting”
Waymo founder and former CEO John Krafcik is a critic of Tesla’s approach to self-driving, and he has so far accurately predicted the rollout of the “Robotaxi” service. He is now taking another dig at Tesla. Krafcik is a highly respected leader in the auto industry. He began his career as a mechanical engineer at… Continue reading Waymo founder: Please let me know when Tesla launches a robotaxi — I’m still waiting”
Waymo finally has a music experience worthy of its robotaxi
I’m riding in the back of a Waymo that’s autonomously navigating the busy streets of San Francisco with relative ease thanks to 29 external cameras, six radar, and five lidar sensors all feeding into an AI model. For just 15 bucks, I get to experience what feels like a miracle of modern technology, and yet,… Continue reading Waymo finally has a music experience worthy of its robotaxi
Tesla is hiring robotaxi test drivers in New York City, but company hasn’t applied for permits
A Tesla robotaxi drives on the street along South Congress Avenue in Austin, Texas, U.S., June 22, 2025. Joel Angel Juarez | Reuters Tesla is recruiting test drivers in New York to operate cars with “automated driving systems,” but the company hasn’t applied for the permits it would need to test autonomous vehicles in the… Continue reading Tesla is hiring robotaxi test drivers in New York City, but company hasn’t applied for permits
Tesla Robotaxi scores permit to run ride-hailing service in Texas
In an aerial view, the Tesla headquarters is seen in Austin, Texas, on July 24, 2025. Brandon Bell | Getty Images Tesla has been granted a permit to run a ride-hailing business in Texas, allowing the electric vehicle maker to compete against companies including Uber and Lyft. Tesla Robotaxi LLC is licensed to operate a… Continue reading Tesla Robotaxi scores permit to run ride-hailing service in Texas
Clean Technica: Tesla Shareholders Sue Elon Musk Over Autopilot & FSD Failures004142
The $329 million verdict against Tesla by a jury in Miami last week was the last straw for several Tesla shareholders. Coupled with the widely reported misadventures of Tesla Robotaxis in Austin, Texas, recently, they have decided “Enough is enough!” and sued Tesla and Elon Musk personally for repeatedly overstating the effectiveness of and prospects… Continue reading Clean Technica: Tesla Shareholders Sue Elon Musk Over Autopilot & FSD Failures004142
Uber beats on revenue, announces $20 billion stock buyback
watch now Uber reported second-quarter results on Wednesday that beat on revenue and announced the authorization of a $20 billion stock buyback. Here’s how the company did versus analysts’ estimates compiled by LSEG: Earnings per share: 63 cents vs. 63 cents expected. Revenue: $12.65 billion vs. $12.46 billion expected. Here are the key segment numbers: Mobility (gross bookings): $23.76 billion, up… Continue reading Uber beats on revenue, announces $20 billion stock buyback
U.S. Robo Taxi Market Analysis Report 2025-2030, with Profiles of Waymo, Cruise, Tesla, Aptiv, Uber Technologies, Lyft, Zoox, Aurora Operations, Nuro, and Gatik
Company Logo Explore the booming U.S. Robo Taxi Market, projected to grow at a 74.6% CAGR from 2025-2030. Fueled by urban policies and innovation from tech giants like Waymo and Uber, the market thrives on autonomy and affordability. Discover trends in the latest report on market growth, competitive strategies, and more. Dublin, Aug. 06, 2025… Continue reading U.S. Robo Taxi Market Analysis Report 2025-2030, with Profiles of Waymo, Cruise, Tesla, Aptiv, Uber Technologies, Lyft, Zoox, Aurora Operations, Nuro, and Gatik
These Behind-the-Scenes Emails From Tesla Meekly Begging the State of California to Allow Its Horrible Robotaxis Are Unintentionally Hilarious
Email exchanges between Tesla and California regulators obtained by Politico reveal a comical discrepancy between what Elon Musk is saying his Robotaxi services can do publicly, and what the automaker is actually telling authorities behind closed doors. This week, Tesla launched a ride-hailing service in San Francisco, in what is being framed as an expansion… Continue reading These Behind-the-Scenes Emails From Tesla Meekly Begging the State of California to Allow Its Horrible Robotaxis Are Unintentionally Hilarious