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Aurora CFO Defends 2030 Target of 30,000 Driverless Trucks
Executive says self-driving trucking company's ambitious goal is achievable, not just aspirational
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TechCrunch Mobility Newsletter Focuses on How Autonomous Vehicle Companies Are Differentiating
The latest edition of TechCrunch's Mobility newsletter examines how autonomous vehicle companies are carving out distinct strategies, with a growing focus on AI's role in transportation.
By EGazette AI · · 1 min read
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Waymo's robotaxi fleet is expanding fast, fleet data shows
Waymo grew its Texas fleet by 49% over the past month, with growth also concentrated in several other markets, according to fleet tracking data.
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Waymo Is Scaling Fast — Here's What the Fleet Data Shows
The company's robotaxi fleet in Texas has grown 49% in the past month alone, according to TechCrunch.
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US Regulators Investigate Comma.ai Driver-Assist System After Two Fatal Crashes
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is examining Comma's open-source driving-assistance technology following two fatal collisions, including crashes involving unofficial modified versions of the software.
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Amazon's Zoox Grounds Atlanta Test Fleet Following Toxic Gas Exposure Reports
Zoox, the Amazon-owned autonomous vehicle company, has paused testing of its Atlanta fleet and launched an investigation after a worker filed an OSHA complaint alleging exposure to toxic gas.
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TechCrunch Mobility Newsletter Explores When Self-Driving Cars Are 'Safe Enough'
The latest edition of TechCrunch's transportation newsletter examines the growing role artificial intelligence plays in shaping the future of mobility.
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Waymo Resumes San Antonio Robotaxi Service After 5-Month Suspension
The autonomous vehicle company restarted operations in the city following a suspension that began in April when flooding swept away one of its vehicles.
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May Mobility to Go Public via $1.4 Billion SPAC Merger
The autonomous vehicle company could raise more than $300 million in the deal, according to a report from TechCrunch.
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TechCrunch Mobility: Lyft Enters the Robotaxi Race
The newsletter covers Lyft's move into autonomous ride-hailing and AI's growing role in transportation, according to TechCrunch.
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Reader defends driverless cars as accessibility aid for those unable to drive
A letter writer with nystagmus, an eye condition that prevents him from driving, argues self-driving vehicles would benefit people like him.
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Reporter recounts riding in Tesla's driverless Cybercab in Austin
A Verge reporter described a ride in Tesla's steering-wheel-free Cybercab, which drew attention and some frustration from other drivers in Austin, according to the report.
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Tesla Cybercab Riders Discover Hidden Virtual Joystick for Manual Control
Less than a week after its Austin launch, some riders say the driverless Cybercab includes a touchscreen-based joystick despite lacking a steering wheel or pedals.
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Travis Kalanick's Atoms Reportedly Eyeing Robotaxi Business
According to TechCrunch, Uber co-founder Travis Kalanick's venture Atoms may be moving into autonomous ride-hailing, with Kalanick describing the effort as 'unfinished business.'
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TechCrunch Mobility Newsletter Reports Tesla Cybercab Deployment Faces a Setback
A TechCrunch Mobility roundup indicates Tesla's Cybercab has begun operating on public roads but has encountered an unspecified issue, the outlet reported.
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US Regulators Investigate Tesla's Newly Deployed Cybercab
Federal officials are examining whether Tesla's autonomous Cybercab meets vehicle safety standards shortly after its deployment, according to a report by Ars Technica.
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Tesla Bars Riders Under 13 From Upcoming Cybercab Robotaxi
New details reported by TechCrunch show Tesla will not allow children under 13 to ride in its Cybercab autonomous vehicle, even when accompanied by a parent, a stricter rule than currently applies to its Model Y robotaxis.
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BBC Correspondent Rides Uber Self-Driving Robotaxi as Service Launches in London
Uber's autonomous vehicle service began operating on Thursday, with BBC technology reporter Zoe Kleinman taking a test ride to see the robotaxi in action.
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Uber Launches UK's First Robotaxi Service, With Safety Drivers On Board
The ride-hailing company has begun operating 15 self-driving taxis in the UK, each staffed with a human safety driver, according to BBC Technology.
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