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The Latest Breaking News on Autonomous Vehicles

Tesla reports mixed financial results as Musk pivots automaker to AI and robots

Figures fail to significantly buoy stock as firm admits ‘significant effort and hard work’ needed to achieve goals

The Guardian - US

Uber driver Michael was assaulted by passengers. He says the platform’s response added insult to injury

Drivers booted off the platform say they have little recourse to appeal as rideshare giant increasingly relies on automated systems

The Guardian - AU

Tesla’s Robotaxis Just Went Live In Dallas And Houston. Good Luck Finding One

Tesla started offering autonomous taxi rides in the two Texas cities, but the service network is tiny. For now, at least.

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I Tried Nissan's Hands-Free Driving Tech in Tokyo—It's The Real Deal

Hands-free driving isn't a new concept. Japan has been working on autonomy since the 1970s, when engineers developed computer-controlled cars that would follow pre-determined white lines at a whopping 20 miles per hour. Not exactly practical, but it was the first step toward full autonomy nonetheless.

Motor1

Do Or Die: How EV Startups Rivian, Lucid, And Slate Are Navigating Their Most Important Year Yet

It was always going to be hard for these brands to launch their first high-volume products. Then things got a lot, lot harder.

InsideEVs

This Chinese Automaker Just Made The Most Efficient Engine Ever

China’s star in the automotive sphere is more than rising—it’s soaring to the very top. It’s enough that traditional automakers are getting concerned about the technological and production advantage they have. So, surely, news of Geely making a nearly 50 percent efficient powertrain will deepen that concern.

Motor1

Waymo taxis are now driving themselves around London

Cars entirely without people are expected later this year

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Mobility's new Big Three: Tesla, Waymo and Uber

As the race toward autonomy unfolds, a new "Big Three" in mobility is emerging

Axios

Nissan turnaround plan pins hopes on ‘AI-defined vehicles’

Japanese carmaker will add self-driving abilities to 90% of cars in future and cut a fifth of its models

The Guardian - UK

Is Your Car Making You a Distracted Driver?

You do your best to stay focused on the road, but some features on newer cars are demanding more and more of your attention.

Kiplinger

The Volkswagen ID. Buzz Robotaxi Is Hitting LA Streets

On-road testing of VW’s fully autonomous ID. Buzz minivans is now underway in Los Angeles.

InsideEVs

Apple CarPlay just beat Android Auto to hands-free Google Meet — and it's rolling out now

Google is surprising everyone by rolling out a Meet app for Apple CarPlay before bringing it to Android Auto.

Tom’s Guide

Colorado’s New Speed Camera System Makes Waze Nearly Useless

Speed cameras are not new. They have been in use in the United States for nearly 40 years, and your favorite navigation app will warn you when you’re approaching one, but those will no longer work as intended on certain stretches of Colorado roads and highways.

Motor1

‘System malfunction’ causes robotaxis to stall in the middle of the road in China

Distressed riders who were stranded for hours say Apollo Go customer service agents offered ‘useless platitudes’

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Robotaxi outage in China’s Wuhan leaves passengers stranded in moving traffic

More than 100 of the Baidu driverless vehicles stopped running because of a system malfunction

The Independent UK

Passengers stranded in moving traffic after robotaxi outage in China's Wuhan

More than 100 Baidu robotaxis stopped running in the Chinese city of Wuhan because of a system malfunction, leaving some passengers stranded in moving traffic

InsideEVs

Rivian's E-Bike Spinoff Will Make Autonomous Delivery Bots For Bike Lanes

Also, the micromobility company that spun out of Rivian last year, struck a deal with DoorDash to develop self-driving vehicles.

The Independent UK

Tesla admits that sometimes its robotaxis are being driven remotely by real humans

The revelation comes amid Massachusetts Democratic Senator Edward Markey’s investigation into autonomous vehicle companies

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Google Maps just added a major EV charging update — and it fixes one of my biggest electric driving problems

Google Maps is bringing a major Ev charging upgrade to Android Auto — and it fixes one of my biggest issies with long-distance electric driving.

Google Maps just upgraded Android Auto for millions of EV drivers

Google Maps brings EV trip planning to hundreds of new electric models

The Independent UK

Systems that allow drivers to take their hands off the wheel will be the focus of NTSB hearing

The advanced systems that allow drivers to take their hands off the wheel while going down the road will be scrutinized again by federal investigators in connection with two fatal crashes involving Ford’s Blue Cruise system

InsideEVs

Google Maps Is Bringing EV Route Planning To Android Auto

The feature will take the guesswork out of planning an EV road trip for over 350 models across at least 15 brands.

InsideEVs

300 Miles Of EV Range Is The New Normal. Is 400 Next?

New models like the BMW i3, Volvo EX60, and BMW iX3 are ushering in a new era of EV range.

AAP

Bumpy path predicted for self-driving cars in Australia

Australia could cut emissions and car parks by introducing self-driving cars, but the technology could also have unexpected negative effects on roads.

The Independent UK

Tesla faces new questions about how cars in self-driving mode handle poor conditions

Federal auto regulators have escalated a probe of Tesla after several of its cars crashed while using its self-driving feature, just as CEO Elon Musk prepares to roll out a new model with no steering wheel or pedals

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