Tag #Autonomous Vehicles

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VW to Launch Self-Driving Electric Van in 2026

Volkswagen will launch its self-driving electric van, the ID. Buzz AD, in 2026, initially in Hamburg and Los Angeles, aiming to become a leading supplier in Europe with Uber as a major buyer, requiring significant public funding to succeed.

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Tesla's June 22nd RoboTaxi Launch: A Camera-Only Gamble

Tesla plans to launch a robotaxi service in Austin, Texas, on June 22nd, using 10 to 20 Model Y vehicles initially, contrasting with Waymo's lidar-based approach, raising questions about reliability and safety.

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Peruvian Startup Uses Chaotic Traffic to Train Self-Driving Cars

In Lima, Peru, a startup called Artificio is testing self-driving car technology in one of the world's most chaotic traffic environments to accelerate AI learning, using adversarial training and aiming to raise $7 million in funding.

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UK to Launch Commercial Self-Driving Services in 2026

The UK government will launch commercial self-driving taxi and bus services in Spring 2026, aiming to create 38,000 jobs, improve road safety by reducing human-error collisions (88% of accidents), and boost the economy by £42 billion by 2035, while addressing accessibility needs for disabled and eld...

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Uber to Trial Driverless Robotaxis in London Next Spring

Uber will trial driverless robotaxis in London next spring, partnering with Wayve AI, following a UK government decision to accelerate the introduction of autonomous vehicle technology, aiming to create 38,000 jobs and add £42bn to the UK economy by 2035; however, potential job losses in the taxi in...

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Waymo's Rapid Growth Amidst Financial Losses and Antitrust Concerns

Alphabet's Waymo delivers 250,000 weekly autonomous rides, showcasing significant growth despite a $4.4 billion annual loss and a pending antitrust lawsuit that could force its separation from Google.

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Tesla's Ambitious Robotaxi Launch Faces Steep Challenges

Tesla plans to launch its robotaxi service in Austin, Texas on June 22, despite challenges from established competitors like Waymo and concerns about safety and economic viability, aiming to boost its declining sales and profits.

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Musk Softens Stance on Trump Amid Los Angeles Protests

Elon Musk initially called for President Trump's removal but later praised the Trump administration, deleting controversial posts, amid Los Angeles protests against immigration enforcement actions; this follows the departure of Stephen Miller's wife to work for Musk, prompting speculation on politic...

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Uber to Launch Self-Driving Taxis in London in 2026

Uber will launch self-driving taxis in London in spring 2026, partnering with Wayve AI; initially human drivers will be present, transitioning to fully autonomous operation later, enabled by accelerated UK government trials of self-driving vehicles.

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Driverless Taxis Coming to London in 2026

Uber will conduct trials of self-driving taxis in London starting in 2026, becoming the first European city to allow such trials without human drivers, aiming to create 38,000 jobs and a £42bn industry by 2035.

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China's Autonomous Trucking: Progress and Challenges

China is testing autonomous trucks on highways and in cities for last-mile delivery, aiming to reduce costs and improve efficiency, though public acceptance and technological hurdles remain.

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China Launches World's Largest Autonomous Electric Mining Truck Fleet

In Hulun Buir, China, a fleet of 100 autonomous electric mining trucks, developed by China Huaneng, Huawei, and XCMG, started operating at the Yimin coal mine, reducing diesel consumption by 15,000 tonnes and CO2 emissions by 48,000 tonnes annually. This is the world's largest deployment of such veh...

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