Kalanick Eyes Pony AI's U.S. Unit, Uber May Assist Deal
Former Uber CEO Travis Kalanick is in talks to acquire Pony AI's U.S. unit, potentially with assistance from Uber, marking his return to the autonomous vehicle space after his 2017 exit.
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Waymo Seeks Permit for Self-Driving Cars in New York City, Eyes Autonomous Ride-Hailing Expansion
Waymo, Google's self-driving car unit, seeks a permit to test its autonomous vehicles in New York City, paving the way for expanding its robotaxi service nationwide beyond current operations in San Francisco, Phoenix, Los Angeles, and Austin.
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Waymo Charges 41% More Than Uber and Lyft Despite Customer Preference for Driverless Cars
Waymo's driverless cars cost 41% more than Uber and Lyft rides in San Francisco, averaging $20.43 versus competitors' $14-15 fares, yet 70% of customers still prefer the autonomous vehicles despite paying up to $11 extra during peak hours.
Meta Unveils V-JEPA 2: AI 'World Model' for Enhanced Robotics and Self-Driving Cars
Meta introduces V-JEPA 2, an AI 'world model' designed to recognize object movements, enhancing robotics and self-driving cars by better understanding the physical world.
China's Robotaxis Overtake U.S. in Global Race for Driverless Ride-Hailing
Chinese tech giants like Baidu, WeRide, and Pony.ai are rapidly catching up to Silicon Valley's Waymo in the global robotaxi race, leveraging China's massive market, supportive regulations, and competitive supply chains to expand services worldwide.
Waymo Hits 10 Million Robotaxi Rides as Tesla Competition Looms
Waymo achieves 10 million robotaxi rides milestone, doubling its volume in five months while delivering over 250,000 weekly paid trips across four major cities, as Tesla prepares to launch competing autonomous taxi service in Austin next month.
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Stanford Pilots Air Force Into AI-Driven Future
Stanford engineers partnered with the U.S. Air Force Test Pilot School to offer a two-week course on AI and emerging technologies, helping prepare test pilots to evaluate autonomous aircraft and satellites for future defense operations through hands-on learning and industry visits.
Waymo Doubles Down on Robotaxis, Ramping Up Arizona Production
Waymo, a leader in autonomous driving technology, is doubling down on robotaxis by ramping up production at its Arizona plant, aiming to assemble over 2,000 Jaguar I-PACE and Geely Zeekr RT robotaxis by the end of 2026, as it conducts a quarter-million paid, driverless rides weekly and plans to expand to new markets.
Uber Partners with Momenta to Launch Autonomous Rides Globally by 2026
In a groundbreaking partnership, Uber and Momenta are joining forces to launch autonomous ride-hailing services globally by 2026, starting in Europe, combining Uber's ridesharing network with Momenta's self-driving technology to provide safe and efficient Robotaxi services.
Toyota and Waymo Team Up to Accelerate Autonomous Driving for Personal Vehicles
Toyota and Waymo, a leader in self-driving technology, are teaming up to accelerate the development and deployment of autonomous driving capabilities for personally owned vehicles, combining their strengths to create a new platform that enhances next-generation cars with Waymo's cutting-edge autonomous tech.
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