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Waymo is testing driverless robotaxis in Nashville
Waymo has begun testing fully driverless robotaxis in Nashville, expanding its autonomous vehicle program as competition in the self-driving sector intensifies.
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TransportationLidar-maker Ouster buys vision company StereoLabs as sensor consolidation continues
Lidar manufacturer Ouster acquires vision firm StereoLabs, expanding its 3D perception portfolio as consolidation accelerates across the autonomous sensor market.
TransportationUber Appoints New CFO as Its Autonomous Vehicle Plans Accelerate
Uber has named a new CFO as it ramps up investments and partnerships in autonomous vehicles, signalling a stronger push into driverless rides.
TransportationWaymo raises $16B to scale robotaxi fleet internationally
Waymo has raised $16 billion in new funding to expand its autonomous robotaxi fleet beyond the US, accelerating international rollout plans and infrastructure buildout.
BriefWaymo reportedly raising a $16B funding round
Waymo is nearing a $16 billion funding round that would value the Alphabet-owned robotaxi company at $110 billion, with most of the capital expected to come from its parent company.
TransportationWaabi Raises $1B, Expands Into Robotaxis With Uber Partnership
Autonomous vehicle startup Waabi has raised $1 billion in funding and partnered with Uber to deploy Waabi Driver-powered robotaxis on the ride-hailing platform as it expands beyond…
TransportationUber Launches AV Labs to Collect Driving Data for Robotaxi Partners
Uber has launched a new AV Labs division to collect real-world driving data for autonomous vehicle partners as demand grows for training data to improve robotaxi systems.
TransportationWaymo probed by National Transportation Safety Board over illegal school bus behavior
The National Transportation Safety Board has opened an investigation into Waymo after its robotaxis were repeatedly recorded passing stopped school buses, raising safety concerns.
TransportationLemonade launches an insurance product for Tesla Full Self-Driving customers
Lemonade has launched a new insurance product tailored for Tesla Full Self-Driving customers, reflecting how advanced driver-assistance features are reshaping auto insurance.
BriefEthernovia Raises $90M as Investors Rush to Fund ‘Physical AI’
Ethernovia has raised $90 million in a Series B round as investor interest grows in physical AI technologies powering robotics and autonomous vehicles.
TransportationNew York Governor Clears Path for Robotaxis Everywhere, With One Notable Exception
New York Governor Kathy Hochul plans to introduce legislation to allow robotaxis statewide, excluding New York City, and to expand the state’s autonomous vehicle pilot program.
TransportationLuminar Lines Up $22 Million Bidder for Its Lidar Business
Luminar has agreed to sell its lidar business for $22 million to Quantum Computing Inc. as part of its Chapter 11 bankruptcy process, marking a sharp fall from its former…
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