Why driverless vehicles just can’t quit humans

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“Verdant Miles: The Steppe Silk Road in the 10th to 12th Century” Exhibition Set to Open in Hangzhou

HANGZHOU, China, July 8, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The “Verdant Miles: The Steppe Silk Road in the 10th to 12th Century” exhibition is officially about to open on July 11 at China National Silk Museum, marking a highlight of the “2025 Silk Road Week”. Jointly organized by the museum and cultural institutions from Inner Mongolia Autonomous… Continue reading “Verdant Miles: The Steppe Silk Road in the 10th to 12th Century” Exhibition Set to Open in Hangzhou

Geekplus wins prestigious IFOY Award for groundbreaking RoboShuttle project with Dr. Max Italia

DORTMUND, Germany, July 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Geekplus, the global leader in autonomous mobile robots (AMRs), has been awarded with a the IFOY (International Intralogistics and Forklift Truck of the Year) Award under the category Integrated Customer Solution. The award, presented during the official IFOY Award Night gala in Dortmund on July 3, marks a major milestone… Continue reading Geekplus wins prestigious IFOY Award for groundbreaking RoboShuttle project with Dr. Max Italia

Pony.ai and Dubai RTA Co-Reveal Robotaxi Introduction, Marking Accelerated Collaboration Towards Dubai’s Smart City Vision

DUBAI, UAE, July 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — On July 4, Pony.ai, a global leader in autonomous driving technology, and Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) held a reveal ceremony of Pony.ai’s Robotaxi in Dubai, cementing their partnership to advance Level (L4) autonomous mobility solutions. His Excellency Mattar Al Tayer, Director General, Chairman of the Board of Executive… Continue reading Pony.ai and Dubai RTA Co-Reveal Robotaxi Introduction, Marking Accelerated Collaboration Towards Dubai’s Smart City Vision

Waymo robotaxis are heading to Philadelphia and NYC

Waymo kicked off two “road trips” to Philadelphia and New York City on Monday, signaling the Alphabet-owned company’s interest in expanding into Northeastern cities.  Waymo’s branded “road trips” don’t necessarily signal a commercial launch anytime soon. Waymo has announced several other road trips this year, including to Houston, Orlando, Las Vegas, San Diego, and San… Continue reading Waymo robotaxis are heading to Philadelphia and NYC

Elon Musk realized too late how badly Tesla will hurt from Trump’s bill

Elon Musk realized too late how badly Tesla would be hurt by Trump’s Big Beautiful Bill, according to former and current Tesla executives who now give more details about the impact on the company. Tesla’s stock is down 7% today after President Trump signed his ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ (BBB) and CEO Elon Musk announced in… Continue reading Elon Musk realized too late how badly Tesla will hurt from Trump’s bill

Waymo to begin testing in Philadelphia with safety drivers behind the wheel

A Waymo autonomous self-driving Jaguar electric vehicle sits parked at an EVgo charging station in Los Angeles, California, on May 15, 2024. Patrick T. Fallon | AFP | Getty Images Waymo said it will begin testing in Philadelphia, with a limited fleet of vehicles and human safety drivers behind the wheel. “This city is a… Continue reading Waymo to begin testing in Philadelphia with safety drivers behind the wheel

Reckless Footage Shows Tesla Robotaxi Careening Through Heavy Rain at High Speed

Terrifying new footage shows a Tesla robotaxi ripping through partially flooded streets in Austin, Texas. The clip, which went viral on the r/SweatyPalms subreddit over the weekend, shows the modified Model Y blasting past human-operated vehicles that are operating with far more caution — while passing on the right lane, a no-no for prudent drivers.… Continue reading Reckless Footage Shows Tesla Robotaxi Careening Through Heavy Rain at High Speed

Tesla Stock Disemboweled After Elon Musk’s Latest Bizarre Stunt

Billionaire Elon Musk is seemingly making good on his threat of creating his own “America Party” political party — and Tesla investors couldn’t be more unhappy. After Congress passed president Donald Trump’s so-called “big, beautiful bill” last week — a piece of legislation Musk has called a “disgusting abomination” and “utterly insane” — Musk announced… Continue reading Tesla Stock Disemboweled After Elon Musk’s Latest Bizarre Stunt

Macrovey to Host Mobile Robot Bootcamp July 14-15 in Alpharetta

ALPHARETTA, Ga., July 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Macrovey is proud to announce its upcoming Mobile Robot Bootcamp, taking place July 14–15 at the Macrovey Technology Center in Alpharetta. The immersive two-day event, hosted in partnership with the Alliance Academy for Innovation, is designed to give students practical experience in robotics, automation, and artificial intelligence. Through… Continue reading Macrovey to Host Mobile Robot Bootcamp July 14-15 in Alpharetta