WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Alphabet's self-driving unit Waymo said on Tuesday it aims to launch its fully autonomous ride-hailing service in the U.S. capital city next year.
THE fast-evolving artificial intelligence technology is expected to spearhead an industrial revolution and expedite the development of China's autonomous and intelligent connected vehicles, as AI is emerging as a critical strategic opportunity for the automotive industry, said national lawmakers, political advisers and experts.
TAIPEI: Taipei-based banking officer Stanley Kuo's aspirations are, in his own words, typical: work in the bustling capital in northern Taiwan for some years, then return to his native Kaohsiung in the south to buy his first home.
(Reuters) - Alphabet's self-driving unit Waymo announced on Wednesday it plans to expand testing of its autonomous driving technology in over 10 new cities in 2025.
A top Waymo executive said on Jan 8 the United States could lead globally on autonomous driving, expressing hope that a national standard under the incoming Trump administration would boost safety.
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The car "made no attempt to slow down or turn until it had already hit the curb,"the man said in a the post, which received nearly two million views and was later deleted.
(Reuters) - General Motors will use artificial intelligence chips and software from Nvidia to develop autonomous vehicle technology for its vehicles and improve workflow at its factories, the companies said on Tuesday.
Shares in Chinese automaker BYD jumped on Tuesday after it unveiled plans to unroll advanced self-driving technology on nearly all its cars, including budget models priced below US$10,000 (RM44,670).
DETROIT (Reuters) -General Motors said on Tuesday it had completed the full acquisition of its Cruise business to focus on developing the autonomous technology for personal vehicles not robotaxis.
Tesla unveiled its long-awaited robotaxi at a Hollywood studio Thursday night, though fans of the electric vehicle maker will have to wait until at least 2026 before they are available.
(Reuters) -Aurora Innovation's shares rose 35% on Tuesday after the self-driving technology developer announced a long-term deal with Nvidia and Germany's Continental to deploy driverless trucks.
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(Reuters) - Avride has partnered with Hyundai Motor Co to expand its fleet of robotaxis, and signed a deal with the South Korean automaker to jointly develop and operate self-driving vehicles, the companies said on Wednesday.
Autonomous vehicles can serve a real need given the nation's shrinking population, including a shortage of drivers.
A passenger in a Waymo robot car was left feeling dizzy after his self-driving rideshare drove in multiple circles on its way to Phoenix airport in the US state of Arizona, Road & Track magazine reports.
The new version of Xpeng’s X NGP software rolled out to compatible cars on Tuesday, while Tesla’s competitor awaits testing late in 2024
KUALA LUMPUR: The Transport Ministry has gazetted the latest amendments to the Motor Vehicle (Construction and Use) Rules under the Transport Act 1987 to ensure national legislation remains aligned with technological advancements and supports innovation in the country's automotive sector.
BEIJING: Baidu has more than 500 robotaxis running in Wuhan and expects to increase that number to 1,000 by the end of 2024.
A self-driving taxi operated by Chinese tech heavyweight Baidu recently hit a pedestrian in Wuhan, the capital of Hubei province, sparking heated discussions on the challenges and limitations facing autonomous driving technology, especially in complex scenarios.