Over years of operating a commercial rider-only service across the U.S. — serving more than half a million paid trips weekly — we have learned that bringing autonomous driving technology to new regions requires building a robust ecosystem of trusted, local partners. As we look toward our commercial expansion in … [continued]
Waymo has a kind of Japanese sounding name, doesn’t it? Well, it’s not Japanese of course, but the self-driving vehicle company under the Alphabet umbrella is planning its move into one of the places most obsessed with new, futuristic tech. For as long as I can remember, the Japanese have … [continued]
China has just released its newest 5-year development plan for plugin vehicles — its 15th — and the plan includes a target of reaching 70% plugin vehicle (or “new energy vehicle”) sales by 2030. That sounds pretty good — certainly much better than the US will do, and probably better … [continued]
IFA Berlin showcases a wide range of innovation. Many companies tout AI as the latest catch phrase. But XPENG brought technical details and insights into physical AI within current and upcoming products that will soon become available to European customers. Dr. John MA, Senior Director, Head of ADAS & Smart … [continued]
New questions continue to surface, days after the limited launch of the Tesla Cybercab robotaxi in Austin, Texas on September 3.
As we all know by now, Tesla officially launched its Cybercab in Austin, Texas, this week. The custom-designed robotaxi doesn’t include a steering wheel, pedals, or side mirrors. However, there’s apparently some concern that this wasn’t done appropriately or legally. The US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is reportedly … [continued]
Many people just think about Waymo and Tesla when they think about the robotaxi race or competition in the United States. However, there’s also Zoox, and it has been doing a lot this year. It’s been growing its user base faster than anyone, it’s launched a new robotaxi model, it … [continued]
The Tesla Cybercab has officially launched. What that means in the medium term is not yet clear, but there are a variety of facts we now have on our desk following the launch. Let’s roll through them. The Tesla Cybercab has been launched and is available to the public to … [continued]
BYD vehicles recently showed up in my RedNote feed testing in Canada. While the entry of BYD into Canada is widely anticipated, the models, representing BYD’s latest generation of mid-priced SUVs, is perhaps even more significant. Europe has the Seal U (aka, Sealion 6) that is essentially a previous generation … [continued]
Our safety case comprehensively assesses how hardware, software, and operations integrate and interact to deliver a safer autonomous ride. Our approach to safety at Zoox At Zoox, safety is foundational to our mission and the guiding principle for every aspect of our robotaxi development. We design and manufacture our robotaxis … [continued]
