Exclusive: Waymo says there’s no AI shortcut to self-driving
Waymo’s goal from the start, he said, has been “demonstrably safe AI.” But a growing reliance from competitors on single “end-to-end” AI systems introduces risks....
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US robotaxi giant promises to put driverless cars on Kiwi roads
There were challenges that New Zealand would need to overcome to see these types of vehicles deployed on Kiwi roads – regulation is one of the big ones....
Read MoreInterview: Arbe Robotics on why radar is needed for autonomous driving and beyond
Autonomous driving technology is maturing, and a future in which cars entirely drive themselves is quickly approaching in the rearview mirror....
Read MoreGeneral Motors collects data for self-driving technology in Fort Myers
“If I can just sit in the backseat and just kind of tell it to go home, I’m down with that,” Joshua Bogumil said. “You do whatever you want, instead of just being a slave to staring at the tailpipe of the car...
Read MoreDriverless cars depend on an invisible network to succeed
Not long ago, robotaxis were a handful of test cars with a safety driver ready to take over. Now, they’re carrying hundreds of thousands of passengers a week. San Francisco, Phoenix and Los Angeles all have driverless cars...
Read MoreAI offers new path for Asia’s manufacturers, from EVs to humanoids
Asian companies are turning to artificial intelligence to make electric vehicles and humanoid robots more useful, as manufacturers seek an edge in industries where Chinese players are rapidly expanding....
Read MoreXpeng, armed with road-tested tech, ready to take on Tesla overseas: executive
The president of Chinese electric vehicle (EV) maker Xpeng said the company aims to challenge Tesla in international markets, having tested its self-driving technology in the fiercely competitive home market....
Read MoreThe rise of autonomous vehicles in North Texas
NTX Now’s Ron Corning spoke to Ashleigh de la Torre, vice president of public policy at Amazon, Ernest Huffman, program manger for North Central Texas Council of Governments, and David “Nemo” Neal, chief of...
Read MoreCalifornia will be able to cite autonomous vehicles for traffic violations. Will Arizona be next?
California officials will be able to cite autonomous vehicles for traffic violations starting on July 1; right now, they’re only able to give tickets to human drivers....
Read MoreHyundai’s self-driving chief highlights execution over development
The future of competition in artificial intelligence (AI), autonomous driving and software-defined vehicles (SDVs) will be determined not by who develops technologies first, but by who can bring them to market fastest, safest...
Read MoreEV maker’s self-driving chief makes bold claim about rival technology
Xpeng’s head of autonomous driving, Dr. Xianming Liu, continues to draw attention for his go-to phrase in a wide-ranging interview with Electrek that also covered the brand’s lofty artificial intelligence budget....
Read MoreLiz Cannon on How the U.S. Government Considers Chinese Tech
The former Commerce Department official explains why the U.S. government is concerned about Chinese cars and why she resigned earlier this year. Liz Cannon on How the U.S. Government Considers Chinese Tech...
Read MoreINTERVIEW: Lukas Neckermann, board member, PAVE Europe
I was a co-founder and now serve on the board. We brought together an initial consortium to educate on autonomous mobility in Europe, which has since grown significantly. INTERVIEW: Lukas Neckermann, board member, PAVE Europe...
Read MoreFedEx Freight CEO Says Self-Driving Trucks Are Ready for Prime Time
Self-driving tractor-trailers on America’s highways? The chief executive of FedEx Freight says the technology is ready. When those trucks hit the roads is up to the regulators....
Read MoreDubai Taxi Company Group CEO Mansoor Rahma Alfalasi on building trust in a driverless future
For years, autonomous vehicles have been discussed as an inevitability. What has been less certain is how they would fit into the routines, expectations, and traffic realities of a modern city. Dubai Taxi Company Group CEO...
Read MoreWaymo co-CEO Tekedra Mawakana outlines vision for a world of autonomous vehicles
Tekedra Mawakana, co-CEO of Waymo, told a crowd at Stanford Graduate School of Business (GSB) that building a reliable driverless vehicle requires discipline, humility and a willingness to be terrified by one’s own ambition....
Read MoreCharterUP targets campus mobility and autonomous driving opportunities, says VP New Mobility Stephen Joos
U.S.-based group transportation technology company CharterUP, operating through a network of more than 700 operator partners and over 10,000 vehicles across North America, is active in both on-demand charter services and...
Read MoreUber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi Sees ‘Trillion-Dollar’ Self-Driving Opportunity, Says Waymo Hasn’t Impacted Business
Uber Technologies Inc. CEO Dara Khosrowshahi sees massive potential in the self-driving sector in the near future as the ride-hailing giant posts strong first-quarter 2026 earnings....
Read MoreTrimble discusses the key trends driving location technologies
My responsibility as strategic marketing manager for automotive at Trimble is to make sure the company provides the necessary satellite navigation technology to enable the L3 and beyond autonomy roadmap....
Read MoreGrowth of autonomous vehicles in Texas has some calling for more rules
As autonomous vehicles, sometimes called robotaxis, proliferate in major Texas cities, local officials and safety experts are expressing concern about traffic safety. Growth of autonomous vehicles in Texas has some calling for...
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