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Volkswagen’s Mission Efficiency EV prototype achieved about 279 MPGe on a 794-mile trip, thanks to advanced aerodynamics, a lightweight design, and a compact battery.
Waymo has begun opening its robotaxi service to public riders in Las Vegas after receiving approval to operate commercial autonomous vehicles in Clark County.
Tern won an $11.26 million U.S. Army contract to deploy GPS-independent vehicle navigation technology that works when satellite signals are unavailable.
inDrive is scaling its advertising, delivery, and financial services across emerging markets as the Uber rival looks to grow beyond ride-hailing.
Uber invested $10 million in Indian fleet startup Carrum Mobility, valuing it at about $168 million as the company plans to more than double its fleet.
Autonomy is adding gas-powered Ford vehicles to its subscription fleet as the startup revives its car subscription strategy after scaling back its EV ambitions.
Poseidon Aerospace has raised $60 million to develop autonomous cargo aircraft and prepare for the first test flight of its Egret plane.
NHTSA has opened an investigation into Tesla’s Cybertruck after the autonomous vehicle was launched on public roads without a steering wheel or pedals.
Tesla’s Cybercab launch marks a major test of its autonomous driving ambitions as the company moves toward a robotaxi-focused future.
Zoox expands its Las Vegas robotaxi service to Harry Reid International Airport, adding airport rides as autonomous taxi competition grows.
Larry Page-backed eVTOL company Pivotal replaces CEO Ken Karklin as it prepares new aircraft launches and expands operations.
Waymo challenges Tesla’s camera-only self-driving strategy, arguing that autonomous vehicles need multiple sensors ahead of Cybercab’s expansion.
