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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 Launch Uncertain Amidst Safety Concerns and Controversy

Tesla plans to launch its robotaxi service, Cybercab, in Austin, Texas on June 22nd, but this date is unconfirmed due to safety concerns and despite opposition from Texas lawmakers. The launch comes as Tesla faces several challenges including negative publicity and NHTSA investigations.

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Tesla's FSD Generates \$550 Million in Revenue, but Faces Competitive Challenges

Tesla's Full Self-Driving (FSD) software generated an estimated \$550 million in revenue in 2025 from approximately 170,000 subscriptions, a small percentage of overall sales, lagging behind competitors like Waymo in performance and market adoption.

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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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Waymo and Toyota Partner on Self-Driving Car Technology

Waymo and Toyota partnered to integrate Waymo's self-driving technology into Toyota vehicles, building on Waymo's successful robotaxi service delivering 250,000 rides weekly across five locations, and aiming to initially offer freeway self-driving capabilities.

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Waymo Begins Autonomous Vehicle Testing in New York City

Waymo received its first permit to test eight autonomous vehicles in Manhattan and downtown Brooklyn through late September, marking New York City's first autonomous vehicle testing program, with a safety driver required by state law.

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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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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 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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Waymo Driverless Vehicle Avoids Collision, Highlighting AI Advancements

A Waymo self-driving vehicle in Austin, Texas, swiftly avoided a collision with a falling pedestrian, showcasing advancements in AI-powered reaction time and safety features; data from 56.7 million miles driven shows significantly fewer accidents compared to human drivers.

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Waymo's Rapid Robotaxi Expansion Outpaces Tesla's Ambitions

Waymo's robotaxi service, using lidar technology, surpasses 250,000 weekly paid rides, expanding rapidly while competitors like Tesla, using camera technology, face delays and skepticism.

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