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Tempe Robotaxi Crash: Motorcyclist Killed in Hit-and-Run

A motorcyclist died in Tempe, Arizona, after colliding with a Waymo robotaxi that was slowing to turn, followed by a hit-and-run by another vehicle.

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Waymo to Launch Autonomous Ride Service in Dallas in 2026

Waymo, an Alphabet Inc. unit, will launch its autonomous ride service in Dallas in 2026, aiming to improve road safety in a city with a high traffic fatality rate, unlike Tesla which has faced several incidents with its autonomous vehicles in limited testing.

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Tesla's Robotaxi Program: Low Mileage Raises Safety Concerns

Tesla's Austin-based robotaxi program, operating for 30 days with a dozen vehicles, has only driven 7,000 miles, significantly less than expected, raising safety concerns after reported incidents and misleading safety data in their quarterly report, while Lyft partners with Holon for autonomous shut...

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Tesla's Plummeting Brand Perception Amidst Distrust and RoboTaxi Controversy

A new report reveals Tesla has the lowest net positive perception among all EV brands, with 48% distrust and only 9% reporting improved perception in the last 6 months; 53% of consumers believe robotaxis should be illegal, 55% say Tesla's FSD should be.

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Uber's $300 Million Investment in 20,000 Self-Driving SUVs to Compete with Drivers

Uber will introduce at least 20,000 self-driving Lucid Gravity SUVs over six years, using Nuro's technology, marking a shift from its previous self-driving program after a fatal accident; this involves a $300 million investment in Lucid and positions Uber as a major robotaxi platform, competing with...

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Santa Monica Residents Protest Waymo's Noisy Self-Driving Taxis

In Santa Monica, residents are protesting Waymo's self-driving taxis due to nighttime noise pollution from beeping sounds, leading to the obstruction of robotaxis by a group calling themselves "Stackers." Waymo is attempting mitigation, but the issue highlights the challenges of regulating autonomou...

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WeRide's Robotaxi Approved in Saudi Arabia, Expanding Global Autonomous Driving Footprint

WeRide, a Chinese autonomous driving technology company, received approval to operate its Robotaxi service in Saudi Arabia, becoming the first to secure such permits in six countries; pilot operations with Uber in Riyadh began in July, with a full commercial launch planned by the end of 2025, suppor...

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Tesla's Unpermitted Robotaxi Launch in San Francisco

Tesla plans to launch a supervised robotaxi service in the San Francisco Bay Area this weekend, using its FSD system with a human safety driver, despite lacking necessary permits from California's DMV and CPUC, contrasting with fully autonomous services.

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Tesla Stock Drops 9% Amidst Record Sales Decline and Investor Concerns

Tesla's stock plunged 9% after reporting record sales declines and double-digit drops in earnings and revenue, raising concerns among investors about the company's near-term financial outlook despite CEO Elon Musk's focus on long-term projects.

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Uber Invests \$300M in Lucid for Autonomous Vehicle Fleet

Uber invested \$300 million in Lucid Motors to acquire 20,000 autonomous SUVs by 2032, intensifying competition in the robotaxi market with companies like Waymo and Tesla.

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Tesla's Autonomous Car Delivery: A Step Forward, But Challenges Remain

Tesla successfully delivered a car autonomously for 15 miles from its Austin factory to a customer's home, navigating city streets and freeways without human intervention, raising questions about the readiness of fully autonomous robotaxi services.

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Tesla's RoboTaxi Rollout Sparks NHTSA Investigation

Tesla's June 22, 2024, Austin robotaxi launch, initially praised online, triggered an NHTSA investigation due to videos showing potential traffic law violations, highlighting the technological challenges and regulatory hurdles faced by Tesla's camera-only approach to autonomous driving.

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