Tag: Autonomous Vehicles
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Waymo to Launch Freeway Robotaxis Across San Francisco, Los Angeles, and Phoenix
Waymo Opens Freeway Frontier for Robotaxis Alphabet’s self-driving arm, Waymo, announced a significant milestone in autonomous transportation: its robotaxi service will begin operating on freeways across three major cities—San Francisco, Los Angeles, and Phoenix. The move signals not only a technical achievement but also a strategic push to broaden the reach of autonomous mobility in…
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Waymo Robotaxes to Drive Freeways for First Time Globally: A New Era for Robo-Taxis
Waymo Expands Robotaxi Reach to Freeways Alphabet’s Waymo announced a landmark expansion for its autonomous taxi service: robotaxis will navigate and pick up riders on freeways in three major U.S. markets—San Francisco, Los Angeles, and Phoenix. The move marks the first time Waymo’s fleet will operate on high-speed roadways beyond city streets, signaling a significant…
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Waymo’s Freeway Robotaxis: A New Era for Self-Driving Rides
Waymo Pushes Into Freeway Territory Alphabet-owned Waymo announced a bold expansion for its robotaxi service, revealing that autonomous rides will soon traverse freeways in three major U.S. markets: San Francisco, Los Angeles, and Phoenix. This marks the first time Waymo’s fleet will navigate high-speed, multi-lane roadways as part of a commercial offering, signaling a major…
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Tesla Faces U.S. Probe Over Self-Driving Cars Running Red Lights and Veering Into Opposing Lanes
Overview of the Investigation The U.S. government, through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), has opened a preliminary evaluation into Tesla’s Full Self-Driving (FSD) feature. The probe centers on reports that vehicles equipped with Tesla’s self-driving software have violated traffic laws, including driving on the wrong side of the road and failing to stop…
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Expert warning on Elon Musk’s Mars robots as billionaire plans to send them to Mars
Key warning: Mars-ready robots may not survive in isolation Elon Musk has cast a bold vision of sending humanoid robots to Mars to pave the way for human settlement. But a prominent robotics expert warns that the plan hinges on a tech reality that is far tougher than it appears: robots left alone on the…
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Self-driving Teslas Fail to Stop for Trains, NHTSA Probes
Overview: Reports of autonomous Teslas not stopping at rail crossings In recent weeks, several Tesla owners in the United States have reported that their vehicles, operating in driver-assist or autonomous mode, did not stop at railroad crossings when the gates were descending. The incidents, captured on video and circulated by media outlets, show Teslas approaching…
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Tesla’s Confidential Settlement on Autopilot Fatality Case
Background of the Incident In August 2019, a tragic accident occurred in California involving a Tesla Model 3 equipped with the Autopilot system. While traveling at a speed of 111 km/h, the Tesla collided with a Ford Explorer Sport Trac that was changing lanes. This unfortunate incident resulted in the death of a 15-year-old passenger…