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Half of Uber’s riders say no to self-driving cars – highlighting trust issues

Uber reports that half its riders in areas where it offers autonomous rides say “no, thank you” to the offer. It highlights trust issues with self-driving technologies. Uber was an early player in self-driving vehicles. it makes sense since the technology stands to disrupt its business more than any other. However, its own effort didn’t… Continue reading Half of Uber’s riders say no to self-driving cars – highlighting trust issues

Who will win the robotaxi race? Tesla, Waymo, or Uber?

Who will win the robotaxi race? Tesla, Waymo, or Uber? Tesla‘s Robotaxi Day is almost here. On Thursday, Elon Musk will unveil a vision for a ridesharing service powered by his company’s autonomous vehicles. His main competition on the technology front is Waymo, owned by Google parent Alphabet. On the ridesharing side, Uber is the… Continue reading Who will win the robotaxi race? Tesla, Waymo, or Uber?

Wall Street Not Buying Elon Musk’s Big Promises Ahead of Tesla’s “Most Hyped” Event in Years

Tesla has a lot to prove. Hype Pain Tesla CEO Elon Musk is making a big gamble by branching out into the self-driving taxi business. And ahead of the automaker’s highly anticipated Robotaxi event this Thursday, where it’s expected to reveal its robotaxi car nicknamed the “Cybercab,” many Wall Street analysts aren’t feeling too optimistic about… Continue reading Wall Street Not Buying Elon Musk’s Big Promises Ahead of Tesla’s “Most Hyped” Event in Years

How to watch Tesla’s robotaxi event

On Thursday, Tesla CEO and noted fancy leaper Elon Musk will take the stage to showcase the company’s robotaxi plans, a la the “Cybercab.” Although the vehicle we see isn’t expected to be a fully functional product, investors and Tesla fans are hoping for a working prototype or other signs the company can navigate the… Continue reading How to watch Tesla’s robotaxi event

Why will autonomous driving hit the logistics industry first?

It has been clear for a long time that the logistics industry will be affected by autonomous driving long before private cars. The reasons are numerous. Autonomous driving is often seen as something that will soon become a reality private cars is used. It’s not even clear whether Level 5 – absolute control of the… Continue reading Why will autonomous driving hit the logistics industry first?

Waymo hires Tesla’s head of vehicle programs ahead of Robotaxi unveiling

Waymo has hired Tesla’s former head of vehicle programs, responsible for product and program Management of all Tesla vehicles, just ahead of Tesla’s Robotaxi unveiling. Daniel Ho is an aerospace engineer who went into an automotive product planning career starting with a 12-year stint at Ford. In 2013, shortly after the launch of the Model… Continue reading Waymo hires Tesla’s head of vehicle programs ahead of Robotaxi unveiling

Robotaxis are here and the public is divided

Driverless cars are speeding onto America’s streets, but whether the public will trust robotaxis remains an open question. Nearly two-thirds of Americans said they would not want to ride in a driverless passenger vehicle if they had the opportunity, according to a Pew Research Center Survey. That’s because residents in cities that have yet to… Continue reading Robotaxis are here and the public is divided

Hyundai, Waymo partner on electric SUV

Initial on-road testing of the Waymo-enabled Hyundai IONIQ 5s is projected to commence by late 2025. Go to Source

Waymo to induct Hyundai Ioniq 5 into its autonomous fleet services

Hyundai Motor Company and Waymo have entered into a multi-year, strategic partnership. In the first phase of this partnership, the companies will integrate Waymo’s sixth-generation fully autonomous technology – the Waymo Driver – into Hyundai’s all-electric Ioniq 5 SUV, which will be added to the Waymo One fleet over time. The Ioniq 5 vehicles destined… Continue reading Waymo to induct Hyundai Ioniq 5 into its autonomous fleet services