Hyundai Motor is reportedly in discussions to supply Waymo with 50,000 IONIQ 5 electric vehicles configured for autonomous operation by 2028. If finalized, the agreement, estimated at approximately $2.5 billion, would signal a decisive shift…
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Waymo Advances Nashville Robotaxi Plans With Driverless Tests
Waymo has removed human safety drivers from its autonomous test vehicles in Nashville, marking another milestone as the company prepares to introduce its first robotaxi service in the state of Tennessee. The Alphabet–owned autonomous driving…
Waymo’s US$110bn Valuation Signals Investor Faith in Robotaxis
Waymo is in the process of closing a US$16 billion funding round that will lift its valuation to a record US$110 billion, more than doubling the worth of Google’s self-driving car business. The raise underscores…
San Francisco Blackout Halts Waymo Robotaxis, Snarling City Traffic
A major power outage in San Francisco turned Waymo’s autonomous fleet into temporary roadblocks, leaving vehicles immobilized at intersections and in live lanes. While the cars did not suffer hardware failure or software crashes, their…
Parents Weigh Risks of Using Waymo Robotaxis for Teenagers Amid Safety Concerns
Despite my reservations about the safety and reliability of self driving cars, it seems that many parents are increasingly willing to entrust their children to these autonomous vehicles. While remain cautious about the technology’s readiness,…
Waymo Launches Free Driverless Robotaxi Rides in Los Angeles, Attracting 50,000 Potential Riders
Alphabet’s Waymo announced its groundbreaking move to introduce complimentary driverless robotaxi services to a select group of individuals in Los Angeles, beginning Thursday. The approval from the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) this month has…
Current Robotaxi Incidents Highlight Superiority of Human Drivers
In March 2021, Waymo heralded its self-driving robotaxis as superior to human drivers. However, recent events, such as the vandalization of a Waymo Jaguar I-Pace in San Francisco, suggest a significant gap between public perception…