Classy comeback, Elon. Anger Management Tesla CEO Elon Musk — not known for his thick skin — has fired back at a fellow tech executive who had the gall to criticize the automaker’s self-driving technology. On Wednesday, Jesse Levinson, cofounder and CTO of the robotaxi company Zoox, dismissed the idea that Tesla could launch its… Continue reading Elon Musk Rages at Self-Driving CEO Who Dared Criticize Tesla’s Troubled “Full Self-Driving”
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Elon Musk May Have Made a Huge Mistake on Full Self-Driving That It’s Too Late to Correct
While Waymo is now providing over 150,000 autonomous rides every week, Tesla still has a long way to go until its controversial “Full Self-Driving” software is ready for the EV maker’s competing robotaxi service. Just this week, a Tesla driver plowed through a deer without even a hint of slowing down with the $8,000 add-on… Continue reading Elon Musk May Have Made a Huge Mistake on Full Self-Driving That It’s Too Late to Correct
Waze will soon let you report incidents with your voice
/ Just tap the reporting button and say what you see. By Emma Roth, a news writer who covers the streaming wars, consumer tech, crypto, social media, and much more. Previously, she was a writer and editor at MUO. Share this story Image: Waze Waze is testing a handy-sounding update that will let you report… Continue reading Waze will soon let you report incidents with your voice
National Sleep Foundation Study Results Show America’s Sleep-Deprived Drivers Can Plan Better for Safety
New data indicate alarming trends in how Americans view drowsy driving, which could put many at risk WASHINGTON, Oct. 31, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Ahead of Drowsy Driving Prevention Week® (Nov. 3 – 9), the National Sleep Foundation (NSF) today released the results of a new survey of American adults highlighting their behaviors to reduce drowsy driving. Only… Continue reading National Sleep Foundation Study Results Show America’s Sleep-Deprived Drivers Can Plan Better for Safety
Waymo pioneers new self-driving model using Gemini AI
Waymo’s new model processes sensor data to enhance vehicle navigation and obstacle avoidance. Go to Source
Waymo wants to use Google’s Gemini to train its robotaxis
/ The company used Gemini to build its own ‘End-to-End Multimodal Model for Autonomous Driving.’ By Andrew J. Hawkins, transportation editor with 10+ years of experience who covers EVs, public transportation, and aviation. His work has appeared in The New York Daily News and City & State. Share this story Cath Virginia / The Verge… Continue reading Waymo wants to use Google’s Gemini to train its robotaxis
Louisville goes electric, Waymo gets $5B, Ford brings production to Michigan
Today’s episode of Quick Charge is a story of, “Thanks, Joe Biden!” as Ford and LG ink a deal to bring EV battery manufacturing back to Michigan, the city of Louisville gets the nation’s first all-electric garbage truck fleet, and Waymo gets a massive $5.6 billion cash injection. We’ve also got a hydrogen-powered steal battle… Continue reading Louisville goes electric, Waymo gets $5B, Ford brings production to Michigan
Heaven in the city of angels: what the Petersen Museum reveals
“Are you going to the Petersen Museum?” was invariably the reply when I told people I was going to Los Angeles for the first time. I’d actually been sent over for a different job entirely, but clearly I needed to make the time. You don’t even need to get inside to realise it’s something special,… Continue reading Heaven in the city of angels: what the Petersen Museum reveals
Tesla Has Secretly Been Testing Robotaxis
“This really is a profound change.” Taymo Tesla has been secretly testing out fully autonomous robotaxis in the Bay Area for several months, CEO Elon Musk revealed during the carmaker’s earnings call this week. According to the billionaire, only Tesla staffers are authorized to make use of a prototype app that can summon vehicles using… Continue reading Tesla Has Secretly Been Testing Robotaxis
Google’s Waymo closes $5.6b funding to expand autonomous cab serviceThe round also saw participation from existing investors including Andreessen Horo…
Alphabet’s self-driving unit, Waymo, said on Friday it had closed a $5.6 billion funding round led by the Google parent, as it looks to expand its autonomous ride–hailing service. Automakers and technology companies are investing in autonomous ride–hailing services to capitalize on the technology to drive commercial success, even as it faces widespread skepticism and tight regulatory scrutiny. The investment round also saw participation from existing investors including… Continue reading Google’s Waymo closes $5.6b funding to expand autonomous cab serviceThe round also saw participation from existing investors including Andreessen Horo…