In a surprising turn of events, Tesla has announced that its much-anticipated Cybertruck will be equipped with full self-driving capabilities, albeit with a supervision requirement. This news has sent shockwaves through the automotive industry, raising questions about the future of autonomous vehicles and the implications for both drivers and pedestrians. Tesla’s CEO, Elon Musk, confirmed… Continue reading Cybertruck Finally Gets Full Self-Driving (Supervised)
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Elon Musk’s FSD v12 demo includes a near miss at a red light and doxxing Mark Zuckerberg
Elon Musk’s Driving Force Behind Autonomous Vehicles Takes a New Twist Lawmakers and technology critics alike have been closely watching the evolution of Tesla’s development of autonomous vehicles, especially as the much-anticipated V12 full self-driving (FSD) demonstration was released this month. Viewers were taken aback when the demonstration showed an almost-accident at a red light,… Continue reading Elon Musk’s FSD v12 demo includes a near miss at a red light and doxxing Mark Zuckerberg
Cruise told by regulators to ‘immediately’ reduce robotaxi fleet 50% following crash
Cruise, the San Francisco-based autonomous vehicle technology company, has been told by regulators to reduce its fleet of self-driving cars, named robotaxis, by half, following an accident involving one of their vehicles. The accident occurred on Tuesday, June 9th, when one of Cruise’s self-driving cars was involved in a collision with a passenger vehicle in… Continue reading Cruise told by regulators to ‘immediately’ reduce robotaxi fleet 50% following crash
Skydio is pivoting to enterprise — its consumer drones are dead
Skydio, the American company famed for its consumer autonomous drones, is pivoting to the enterprise space. The company, which was once regarded as a major player in the consumer drone space, is citing the growing interest of businesses to use autonomous drone technology among other factors, as the deciding factor behind its reorientation. The use… Continue reading Skydio is pivoting to enterprise — its consumer drones are dead
Pony, investor Toyota partner to ‘mass produce’ robotaxis in China
Toyota, one of the world’s largest automakers, recently announced a partnership with Pony.ai, a Silicon Valley-based autonomous driving company, to ‘mass produce’ robotaxis in China. This partnership is part of a larger push for Toyota into the world of autonomous vehicles. The company is placing an emphasis on expanding its efforts in this field, applying… Continue reading Pony, investor Toyota partner to ‘mass produce’ robotaxis in China
Driverless car legislation is still stuck in neutral in the US
In recent years, the idea of driverless cars has increasingly grabbed headlines in the tech and transportation world. Self-driving vehicles offer a wide range of benefits, including lowered accident rates, lower pollution, and an overall decrease in traffic congestion. Despite the potential advantages, the development of self-driving car technology has been hampered by the lack… Continue reading Driverless car legislation is still stuck in neutral in the US
Waymo retires its self-driving Chrysler Pacifica minivan
In a bold move, Waymo, the Google parent company that has been pushing self-driving technology since 2009, has retired its iconic self-driving Chrysler Pacifica minivan. The company announced the decision on Wednesday, citing the need to double down on its industry-leading technology as the most critical factor in the move. The move marks a significant… Continue reading Waymo retires its self-driving Chrysler Pacifica minivan
Cruise Origin
The Austin tech scene is abuzz with a fresh batch of innovations. Cruise Origin, WeRide and TuSimple are among the players stirring up the scene. Cruise Origin, the brainchild of a technology platform providing services to riders and drivers, is making its noteworthy move into Austin. Its integrated tech platform allows drivers to make hassle-free… Continue reading Cruise Origin
Ford forms automated driving subsidiary from Argo AI’s remains
Ford Motor Company has recently announced the launch of an automated driving technology subsidiary by the name of Ford Autonomous Vehicles LLC (FAVL). This move comes in the wake of Ford’s recent acquisition of Argo AI and the company’s impressive success with automated driving technology. But what does this new venture mean for the automotive… Continue reading Ford forms automated driving subsidiary from Argo AI’s remains
The Year Ahead in Autonomous Responsibility
The emergence of autonomous vehicles has changed the way people think about the transportation industry in many ways, but one of the most important of those ways is how we think about responsibility. Autonomous vehicles are now taking on more and more responsibility for the safety, operation, performance, and maintenance of vehicles, providing us with… Continue reading The Year Ahead in Autonomous Responsibility