Earlier reports mentioning Waymo
ByteDance, the parent company of the popular social media platform TikTok, is reportedly exploring a potential entry into the autonomous vehicle market. This exploration suggests a significant diversification strategy for the Chinese technology giant, which has primarily focused on social…
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is considering removing a long-standing federal safety standard that mandates the presence of a steering wheel in all vehicles. This proposed change specifically targets vehicles designed for fully autonomous operation, meaning they would…
New Jersey lawmakers are advancing legislation, bill S1677, that would require driverless commercial vehicles operating within the state to be equipped with cameras and at least two additional sensor types.
Waymo, the autonomous vehicle company, involved law enforcement after two teenagers attempted to use one of its self-driving cars without authorization. The incident occurred in California when the youths apparently believed they were taking a legitimate robotaxi ride home.
Waymo has activated fully driverless operations in Las Vegas, marking a significant expansion of its autonomous ride-hailing service. Riders in Las Vegas will now experience vehicles operating without a human safety driver.
Tesla commenced testing of its steering wheel-free Cybercab vehicles on public streets in Austin, Texas, this week. This development marks a significant step towards the company's goal of deploying autonomous ride-hailing services without traditional driver controls.
Tesla announced on March 15, 2024, that its Full Self-Driving (FSD) software, version 12.3, is now end-to-end neural network-based, a significant shift from its previous programming. This update aims to improve the system's ability to interpret and react…
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…