Topic: autonomous vehicle technology
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Ex-Waymo CFO Joins Self-Driving Startup Wayve
Elisa de Martel, former CFO of Waymo, has been appointed as the new chief financial officer at self-driving startup Wayve to lead its transition from research to commercial deployment. She replaces Max Warburton, who is moving into a strategic advisory role to support the leadership team during t...
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Mobileye aims to rejoin the robotaxi race
Mobileye announced it will launch a driverless ride-hailing service in a U.S. city by 2027, starting with a fleet of 100 autonomous vehicles and aiming for 17,000 robotaxis within five years. The company, traditionally a behind-the-scenes supplier of autonomous vehicle technology, will establish ...
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Croatian Startup Challenges Robotaxi Market with Uber
A new European alliance between Uber, Pony.ai, and Croatian startup Verne will launch commercial robotaxi services, starting in Zagreb, Croatia, with plans for broader expansion. Verne, which originated within the Rimac Group, is developing a dedicated two-seater electric vehicle for its service ...
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Tesla Robotaxi Future & Redwood’s Next Move: TechCrunch Mobility
Tesla's limited robotaxi rollout in Austin sparked controversy over alleged traffic violations, prompting federal regulators to request details and highlighting the challenges of camera-based autonomous systems. The debate reflects Tesla's divisive reputation, with ...
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Tesla's Robotaxi Launches: First Reactions Revealed
Tesla's robotaxi service has launched in Austin, Texas, with geofenced operations and human safety monitors, falling short of Elon Musk's earlier promises of full autonomy. The limited rollout uses 10-20 modified Model Ys, restricts rides to mapped zones, and is currently exclusive to invited use...
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Mobileye to launch US robotaxi service in 2027
Mobileye, historically a leading autonomous driving technology supplier for over 230 million vehicles, announced it will launch its own robotaxi service in a U.S. city by 2027, marking a major strategic pivot from supplier to direct operator. The move puts Mobileye in direct competition with cust...
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Uber Invests Millions in Lucid & Nuro for Robotaxi Service
Uber is investing $300 million in Lucid Motors to purchase 20,000 Gravity SUVs equipped with Nuro’s self-driving technology, aiming to launch a premium robotaxi service by next year. The partnership focuses on Level 4 autonomous vehicles, which can operate without human intervention in specific c...
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Uber & WeRide Expand Robotaxi Service to 15 New Cities
Uber and WeRide plan to expand their robotaxi services to 15 new international markets within five years, starting with European cities after their success in Abu Dhabi. The partnership combines Uber's customer interface and fleet logistics with WeRide's autonomous driving technology, targeting r...
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Robotaxi Remote Interventions: Frequency Undisclosed
Leading robotaxi companies, including Aurora, Waymo, and Tesla, are refusing to disclose how often human remote operators must intervene to assist their autonomous vehicles, prioritizing secrecy over public accountability for a critical safety function. The inquiry by U.S. Senator Ed Markey revea...
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Hims & Hers Hires CTO From Autonomous Vehicle Industry for AI Expertise
Hims & Hers appointed Mo Elshenawy, former CTO of autonomous vehicle firm Cruise, as its new chief technology officer, signaling a strategic shift toward AI-driven healthcare solutions. The company sees parallels between autonomous vehicles and healthcare, as both require high-precision AI for li...
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Aurora to run driverless truck routes in Texas via McLane deal
Aurora Innovation launched its first commercial driverless truck routes for McLane, hauling freight between Dallas and Houston using Level 4 autonomous technology, though a human observer still rides in the cab. The company plans to expand driverless service to additional Sun Belt routes by year-...
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