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Mobileye, an Intel subsidiary, launched its own robotaxi fleet in the U.S. on October 26, 2023, marking a significant step for the company beyond supplying autonomous driving technology. The fleet will initially operate in select cities, with plans for expansion…
Waymo selected Element, a fleet management company, on March 18, 2024, to support the scaling of its autonomous ride-hailing service. This partnership aims to ensure Waymo's fleet of robotaxis remains operational through comprehensive charging and maintenance solutions as the company…
Tesla reported zero at-fault "Robotaxi" crashes in the latest National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) autonomous-vehicle data. The company's only reported incident involved a Model Y being rear-ended while stationary, an event attributed to the other driver.
Drew Baglino, a former Senior Vice President at Tesla, has launched a startup named Sadi Thermal Machines to develop a residential heat pump. Baglino, who spent almost two decades at Tesla working on batteries, motors, and power electronics, is now…
Baidu's Apollo Go secured a Level 4 autonomous driving permit in Switzerland for its AmiGo robotaxi service on March 11, 2024, marking a significant step in European public transport deployment.
Tesla's upcoming Cybercab, also known as the "Robotaxi," will feature a front-wheel-drive configuration, making it the first Tesla model to adopt this drivetrain. EPA documents filed in January 2024 reveal that the Cybercab will have a gross vehicle weight rating…
Tesla's driver monitoring system has been circumvented by inexpensive plastic doll heads sold on Chinese e-commerce platforms for as little as $20 to $50. These "travel companions" and "dashboard decorations" are designed to fool the vehicle's cabin camera into believing…
Tesla's Cybercab robotaxi's full technical specifications have been revealed through EPA certification documents, showing a curb weight of 3,113 pounds, a 219 horsepower motor, and a 48 kWh battery pack.
Tesla provided self-published and inflated safety statistics for its "Full Self-Driving" (FSD) system to regulators in Sweden and the Netherlands as it sought European approval, Reuters reported based on public records requests.
Xiaomi unveiled a home robotic arm charger on October 18, 2024, that autonomously plugs and unplugs electric vehicles. This device fulfills a concept that Tesla prototyped more than ten years ago but did not commercialize.