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Thousands of Volkswagen ID. Buzz vans are going driverless on Uber

Photo: Volkswagen Group of America VW’s US self-driving arm, Volkswagen ADMT (Autonomous Driving Mobility & Transport), is partnering with Uber to roll out thousands of autonomous ID. Buzz vans across the US over the next decade. The plan kicks off in Los Angeles, with testing starting later this year and commercial rides expected to launch… Continue reading Thousands of Volkswagen ID. Buzz vans are going driverless on Uber

German Manager Magazin: Autonomous driving: VW and Uber close Robotaxi partnership00004148

Volkswagen And the service agent Uber has agreed a partnership for the US market. Over the next ten years, the carmaker is to be thousands of autonomous autonomous electrollis of type ID Buzz AD for trips in the USA Provide how the Hamburg VW subsidiary Moia announced. Uber customers should be able to call the… Continue reading German Manager Magazin: Autonomous driving: VW and Uber close Robotaxi partnership00004148

Uber, Volkswagen pair up to launch robotaxi service in US with self-driving, electric microbuses

Volkswagen of America and Uber on Thursday unveiled an ambitious plan to launch a commercial robotaxi service — using autonomous electric VW ID. BUZZ vehicles — in multiple U.S. cities over the next decade. The companies expect to launch a commercial service in Los Angeles, the first city on the list, by late 2026. VW… Continue reading Uber, Volkswagen pair up to launch robotaxi service in US with self-driving, electric microbuses

Uber: Volkswagen and Uber Launch Long-Term Strategic Partnership to Deploy Autonomous ID. Buzz Vehicles on the Uber Platform

BELMONT, Calif. & SAN FRANCISCO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Volkswagen Group of America Inc.’s autonomous mobility subsidiary Volkswagen ADMT, LLC, and Uber Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: UBER) today announced a strategic partnership to deploy a fleet of thousands of all-electric, fully autonomous ID. Buzz AD vehicles within multiple U.S. markets over the next decade, starting in Los Angeles. Testing is… Continue reading Uber: Volkswagen and Uber Launch Long-Term Strategic Partnership to Deploy Autonomous ID. Buzz Vehicles on the Uber Platform

Trump Just Set a Tariff on Solar Panels So High That Your Eyebrows May Raise Involuntarily

This is bonkers, even for Trump. Cell Dweller The Trump administration is slapping giant tariffs on Southeast Asian-made solar panels — and the figures are so high, you may straight up gasp. As CNN and other outlets report, the United States is seeking tariffs of up to 3,521 percent — yes, you read that right —… Continue reading Trump Just Set a Tariff on Solar Panels So High That Your Eyebrows May Raise Involuntarily

Passengers Alarmed as Self-Driving Car Kidnaps Them, Refuses to Let Them Exit

Self-driving cars have been given the green light in over 50 countries and 41 US states — but in reality, that doesn’t mean they’re ready to hit the pavement. Take that from Becky Navarro of Austin, Texas, who says she found herself stuck in the middle of an express loop when her self-driving Waymo taxi… Continue reading Passengers Alarmed as Self-Driving Car Kidnaps Them, Refuses to Let Them Exit

Uber customers can now earn Delta SkyMiles from rides or deliveries

Delta SkyMiles members in the United States can now start earning points when they ride with Uber or order delivery through Uber Eats as part of a recently announced exclusive partnership between the two companies.  The tie-up with Delta is designed to further align the ride-hail giant with airport travel, which has historically been a… Continue reading Uber customers can now earn Delta SkyMiles from rides or deliveries