Waymo Finds a Way Around US Restrictions Targeting Chinese Cars

This week, President Joe Biden’s outgoing administration finalized rules effectively banning all Chinese- and Russian-connected vehicle tech from American roads—a landmark crackdown with far-reaching effects, not least on the rising trade of inexpensive Chinese EVs. The US Commerce Department has argued that the rules, first proposed in September, are necessary to protect American vehicles from… Continue reading Waymo Finds a Way Around US Restrictions Targeting Chinese Cars

Why 2025 is set to be a crucial year for Amazon’s Zoox robotaxi unit

A Zoox robotaxi sits outside the company’s large office and warehouse in Las Vegas. Michael Wayland / CNBC LAS VEGAS — This year is expected to be a crucial one for Amazon’s autonomous vehicle unit Zoox, as the company plans to grow its operations and commercialize its robotaxi business. Zoox is aiming to begin offering… Continue reading Why 2025 is set to be a crucial year for Amazon’s Zoox robotaxi unit

German Manager Magazine: USA vs China: Joe Biden bans connected cars from Chinese manufacturers003897

US President Joe Biden (82) is setting up new hurdles for Chinese cars in the last few meters of his term in office. According to new rules, the… USA Connected vehicles from manufacturers under Chinese or Russian control will no longer be allowed to be sold. The ban should apply from the 2027 model year.… Continue reading German Manager Magazine: USA vs China: Joe Biden bans connected cars from Chinese manufacturers003897

What are the five axes of transportation evolution

The whole world is now like a web connected to one another, so is the auto industry (cars). 75% of new cars globally are connected to the internet, a trend that’s also growing in India, but still relatively slow. The mobility industry has been rapidly evolving so does the transportation sector. During the 9th edition… Continue reading What are the five axes of transportation evolution

Waymo Self-Driving Taxi Flummoxed by Construction Worker’s Hand Signals

Waymo’s cars are still struggling with the basics. Wave Function Collapse For years, Google’s Waymo driverless taxis have been wreaking havoc on San Francisco streets — and an increasing number of other cities as the service expands — triggering traffic jams, getting stuck in roundabouts, and even colliding with a delivery robot. And when it comes to… Continue reading Waymo Self-Driving Taxi Flummoxed by Construction Worker’s Hand Signals

Clean Technica: How Much Are Robotaxi Utopia Promises Simply Myths?003797

Sign up for daily news updates from CleanTechnica on email. Or follow us on Google News! Much of the discussion around robotaxis these days is focused on how well they work and how quickly they can scale up and reproduce. However, some of the initial premises on why robotaxis could be good and helpful have… Continue reading Clean Technica: How Much Are Robotaxi Utopia Promises Simply Myths?003797

German Manager Magazine: Car, aviation, bicycle industry: What awaits us in 2025003881

“Threatens Germany “The Car-tastrophe?” asked manager magazine on the front page at the end of 2014. Even back then it was about electromobility, about digitalization Tesla. The catastrophe remained a threatening scenario for a long time. Now, it seems, things are getting real. VW wants to cut 35,000 jobs, Mercedes is likely to cut more… Continue reading German Manager Magazine: Car, aviation, bicycle industry: What awaits us in 2025003881

German Manager Magazine: Cars, aviation, bicycles: These mobility topics will affect us in 2025003877

“Is Germany threatened with car disaster?” asked manager magazine on its front page at the end of 2014. Even back then it was about electromobility, about digitalization, about Tesla. The catastrophe remained a threatening scenario for a long time. Now, it seems, things are getting real. VW wants to cut 35,000 jobs, Mercedes is likely… Continue reading German Manager Magazine: Cars, aviation, bicycles: These mobility topics will affect us in 2025003877

Qualified Health Launches with $30M Seed Funding to Develop the Infrastructure for Generative AI in Healthcare

PALO ALTO, Calif., Jan. 8, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Qualified Health today announced its launch with $30 million in seed funding to develop the infrastructure for generative AI in healthcare. The major investors are SignalFire, Healthier Capital, Town Hall Ventures, and Frist Cressey Ventures, along with participation from Intermountain Ventures, Flare Capital Partners, and prominent healthcare… Continue reading Qualified Health Launches with $30M Seed Funding to Develop the Infrastructure for Generative AI in Healthcare