Topic: transportation journalism
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Ex-Lidar CEO Launches Bid to Reclaim His Company
Austin Russell, Luminar's founder and former CEO, is attempting to regain control of the company by purchasing all outstanding Class A Common Stock through his new entity, Russell AI Labs. The proposal involves taking Luminar private under Russell AI Labs while maintaining its public listing and ...
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New Bill Could Force Tesla to Limit Full Self-Driving
The proposed "Stay in Your Lane Act" would require automakers to restrict advanced driver-assistance systems to specific, pre-defined operational conditions, directly challenging Tesla's less-restrictive Full Self-Driving approach. The bill is framed as a safety measure to prevent injuries and de...
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Microsoft Unveils Its First In-House AI Image Generator
Microsoft has launched MAI-Image-1, its first internally developed text-to-image generator, enhancing its AI portfolio with a focus on high-quality, original visual content. The model was developed with artist input to avoid generic results and excels in producing realistic images quickly, partic...
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Aurora to Triple Its Driverless Truck Fleet
Aurora is tripling its autonomous trucking routes with a new software release, expanding its driverless commercial network across the Southern U.S., including a key 15+ hour route from Texas to Arizona. The company is using AI to automate road mapping, drastically speeding up the process of prepa...
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Zoox Opens Robotaxi Service to the Public in San Francisco
Zoox has opened its public robotaxi service in San Francisco, allowing waitlisted users to ride in its driverless vehicles, marking progress toward a full commercial launch. The company uses purpose-built autonomous vehicles without traditional controls like steering wheels or pedals, offering fl...
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Waymo Secures $16B to Expand Robotaxis Worldwide
Waymo secured a $16 billion investment to fund a major global expansion of its autonomous ride-hailing service, targeting new cities in the U.S. and internationally. The funds will primarily be used to significantly grow its fleet of robotaxis to support launches in over twenty new urban areas by...
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Waymo Opens Driverless Rides to Miami Public
Waymo has publicly launched its driverless ride-hailing service in Miami, offering access to waitlisted users across a 60-square-mile zone that includes key neighborhoods but excludes highways and major tourist areas for now. The company is using a phased, waitlist-based rollout to gather data, w...
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Tesla Ends Model S and X Production for Robot Focus
Tesla will stop producing its Model S and Model X in 2026 to free up factory space for manufacturing its new Optimus humanoid robot. Sales of these older luxury models have declined sharply, with a 40.2% year-over-year drop in 2025, as Tesla focuses on its more affordable Model 3 and Model Y. Thi...
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Tesla's Optimus Robot Nears Production
Tesla plans to unveil a production-ready Optimus humanoid robot in early 2026, featuring a redesigned, more dexterous hand for mass manufacturing. The company is establishing a dedicated production line for 2026, with a long-term goal of producing one million units annually, though initial 2025 t...
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Tesla Launches Unsupervised Robotaxi Rides
Tesla has launched its first unsupervised robotaxi rides in Austin, Texas, marking a bold step in its autonomous vehicle program, though the service remains limited to a waitlist and is not yet publicly available. The company is integrating a small number of unsupervised vehicles into its broader...
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