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Self-driving technology is advancing with Tesla testing steering wheel-free Cybercabs and rolling out FSD v14 'Lite' to HW3 cars. Meanwhile, Rivian plans to integrate LiDAR into its R2 SUV, and China is focusing on developing its own AI chips for smart-driving systems.
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Tesla has begun testing its steering wheel-free Cybercab vehicles on public streets in Austin, Texas. This is a significant step towards deploying autonomous ride-hailing services without traditional driver controls.
Tesla has started deploying its FSD v14 'Lite' software to vehicles equipped with Hardware 3 (HW3). This new build, identified by firmware version 2026.20.5.1, is being distributed to drivers.
The Rivian R2 electric SUV has been observed with a LiDAR sensor near Rivian's headquarters. While not in initial production vehicles, LiDAR is slated for inclusion within a few months of the earliest deliveries.
China is actively developing its own artificial intelligence (AI) chips specifically for smart-driving systems. This aims to reduce manufacturing costs, accelerate innovation, and decrease reliance on third-party chip providers.
Yes, a Tesla Semi electric truck was involved in its first known fatal crash on Sunday morning in Nevada, resulting in two deaths. Investigators are looking into whether the driver of the electric truck may have been at fault.
A proposed class action lawsuit, Waller v. Tesla, filed in California, accuses Tesla of selling its 'Full Self-Driving' (FSD) software on millions of vehicles that allegedly cannot deliver the promised functionality. The lawsuit was filed on June 4.