The fifth-generation autonomous vehicles are getting a big test. Waymo is bringing a fleet of driverless cars to Austin, Texas as a test of its new fifth-generation automated driving system. The vehicles will be tested all over the city, including downtown, the Capitol, Market District and other locations. The vehicles that Waymo is testing in… Continue reading Waymo brings its fleet of new self-driving SUVs to Austin
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Expanding Waymo’s testing to the city that keeps it weird
On October 20, 2015, Steve Mahan, who is legally blind, became the first person in the world to ride in a fully autonomous vehicle—with no human driver behind the wheel. And he did so on residential streets in Austin, in Waymo’s Firefly prototype vehicle—the first generation of our Waymo Driver.Since then, tens of thousands more… Continue reading Expanding Waymo’s testing to the city that keeps it weird
If cars could talk, they’d warn you about danger ahead, like this new system
A new combination of safety features is already delivering alerts to millions of vehicles, improving the safety of everything from first responders to delivery vans in your neighborhood. The manufacturer expects automakers around the world to add the feature to their vehicles soon. The system combines digital alerts with advanced emergency lighting to warn vehicles… Continue reading If cars could talk, they’d warn you about danger ahead, like this new system
Waymo retires its self-driving Chrysler Pacifica minivan
More than five years ago, a newly minted Waymo took the wraps off of what would become its first commercialized autonomous vehicle: a Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid minivan loaded with sensors and software. Now, the minivan, a symbol of the early and hypey AV days, is headed for retirement as Waymo transitions its fleet to the… Continue reading Waymo retires its self-driving Chrysler Pacifica minivan
Waymo to retire Chrysler hybrids in transition to all-electric robotaxis, including ZEEKR EV
Robotaxi developer Waymo will soon be operating an all-electric fleet of fifth-generation Waymo Driver as it is retiring its fourth-generation tech utilized on Chrysler Pacifica hybrids. Looking ahead, Waymo will deploy the Jaguar I-Pace EVs as it continues to develop future autonomous vehicles with Geely and its all-electric ZEEKR brand. Waymo was launched in 2009… Continue reading Waymo to retire Chrysler hybrids in transition to all-electric robotaxis, including ZEEKR EV
Waymo’s driverless taxi fleet will soon be completely electric
The company is ditching hybrid Chrysler vans in favor of Jaguar EVs. You won’t have to worry about burning fossil fuels if you hail a Waymo One ride in the near future. Waymo is phasing out its hybrid Chrysler Pacifica vans in the Phoenix East Valley area in favor of the Jaguar I-Pace EV, making… Continue reading Waymo’s driverless taxi fleet will soon be completely electric
Waymo retires its Chrysler Pacifica minivans as it switches to an all-electric robotaxi fleet
/ The Alphabet-owned AV operator said it would phase out its autonomous minivans in favor of the all-electric Jaguar I-Pace SUV. Waymo’s minivans at its Arizona depot in 2018.Image: Waymo Waymo’s Chrysler Pacificas are heading off into the sunset. On Thursday, the Alphabet-owned autonomous vehicle operator announced it was phasing out the plug-in hybrid minivans… Continue reading Waymo retires its Chrysler Pacifica minivans as it switches to an all-electric robotaxi fleet
LiDAR for Automotive Market Size is estimated to grow by USD 4.60 billion from 2023 to 2029, propelling Growth Due to Rising Research & Development for autonomous vehicles
The use of LiDAR technology in automobiles has given rise to a slew of newer applications and areas that would benefit from LiDAR technology. Aside from ADAS applications in automobiles, LiDAR can be used in robo taxis for ride sharing, shuttle services, on-demand car services, and mobility-on-demand (MOD) fleets PUNE, India, March 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/… Continue reading LiDAR for Automotive Market Size is estimated to grow by USD 4.60 billion from 2023 to 2029, propelling Growth Due to Rising Research & Development for autonomous vehicles
Paving the way toward a fully electric ride-hailing fleet
With this fleet update, we are also proud to join the White House EV Acceleration Challenge to support the administration’s efforts in this historic transition to electric vehicles. For many, hailing a fully autonomous ride with Waymo may be the easiest way to access an EV. Our growing ride-hailing service not only increases sustainable transportation… Continue reading Paving the way toward a fully electric ride-hailing fleet
LiDAR for Automotive Market Size is estimated to grow by USD 4.60 billion from 2023 to 2029, propelling Growth Due to Rising Research & Development for autonomous vehicles
The use of LiDAR technology in automobiles has given rise to a slew of newer applications and areas that would benefit from LiDAR technology. Aside from ADAS applications in automobiles, LiDAR can be used in robo taxis for ride sharing, shuttle services, on-demand car services, and mobility-on-demand (MOD) fleets PUNE, India, March 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/… Continue reading LiDAR for Automotive Market Size is estimated to grow by USD 4.60 billion from 2023 to 2029, propelling Growth Due to Rising Research & Development for autonomous vehicles