nvidia Major EV Makers Select NVIDIA DRIVE Platform for Next-Gen Autonomous Vehicles Leading electric vehicle manufacturers Li Auto, GWM, ZEEKR, and Xiaomi are adopting NVIDIA's DRIVE Orin and DRIVE Thor platforms to power their advanced automated driving systems.
nvidia NVIDIA Starts Production of DRIVE Orin Chip, Wins EV Deals With BYD and Lucid NVIDIA begins mass production of its DRIVE Orin autonomous vehicle computer and secures over $11 billion in automotive contracts. Major EV manufacturers like BYD and Lucid adopt the platform for their next-generation software-defined vehicles.
wayve Wayve Secures $1.05 Billion to Build Foundation Models for Autonomous Vehicles British AI company Wayve raises over $1 billion in a Series C round led by SoftBank to develop embodied AI technology that helps vehicles see, think, and drive. The funding will support the launch of the first Embodied AI products for production vehicles.
tesla Tesla Grapples With Falling Sales and Robotaxi Doubts Ahead of Q1 Report Tesla prepares to release its first-quarter earnings as CEO Elon Musk confronts a significant slide in electric vehicle sales and widespread skepticism regarding his robotaxi ambitions. The automaker responds to these market challenges by implementing broad price cuts across its vehicle lineup.
nvidia NVIDIA Broadens DRIVE Hyperion Ecosystem to Speed Up Full Self-Driving NVIDIA adds major automotive and sensor partners to its DRIVE Hyperion platform at CES to accelerate Level 4 autonomous vehicle development. The expanded ecosystem ensures seamless hardware integration for passenger and commercial transport.
tesla Tesla Ends One-Time Full Self-Driving Purchases in Favor of Subscriptions Tesla stops offering one-time purchases for its Full Self-Driving feature starting February 15. Customers must now access the software exclusively through a monthly subscription.
nvidia NVIDIA Grows DRIVE Hyperion Ecosystem to Speed Up Full Self-Driving NVIDIA expands its DRIVE Hyperion platform with major automotive and sensor partners to fast-track level 4 autonomous vehicles for passengers and freight.
tesla Tesla Cybertruck Surpasses 200,000 Preorders Despite Polarizing Design Elon Musk reveals that Tesla's uniquely angular Cybertruck reaches 200,000 preorders just days after its unveiling. The all-electric pickup truck requires only a $100 fully refundable deposit and starts at $39,900.
wayve Wayve Secures $1.2 Billion for Mapless Self-Driving Tech U.K. startup Wayve raises $1.2 billion from Nvidia, Uber, and three automakers to advance its mapless, end-to-end autonomous driving software. The funding highlights a major industry push to commercialize AI-driven vehicle technology.
arm Arm Drives AI Innovation and Partnerships at CES 2025 Arm showcases its latest AI and automotive technologies at CES 2025, highlighted by a major multiyear partnership with the Aston Martin Aramco Formula One Team. The collaboration aims to advance AI computing in motorsport while promoting STEM inclusivity.
robotics North American Robotics Sales Dip Amid Economic Headwinds in Early 2024 The North American robotics market experiences a decline in orders and revenue during the first half of 2024 as inflation and borrowing costs delay major manufacturer investments.
northvolt Northvolt Slashes Workforce as Europe's Battery Champion Faces Demand and Execution Hurdles Northvolt lays off 1,600 employees and halts factory expansion due to sluggish EV demand and production missteps. The European battery startup struggles to compete with mature Asian manufacturers despite raising billions in capital.
ces 2024 CES 2024 Shifts Car AI Focus Away From Self-Driving Toward Better Voice Assistants Rather than pushing autonomous driving, automakers at CES 2024 showcase AI that improves communication between drivers and their vehicles. Major brands like Mercedes and Volkswagen announce plans to integrate ChatGPT into their in-car voice assistants.
cadillac Cadillac Unveils $300,000 Celestiq EV to Reclaim Luxury Crown Cadillac reveals the hand-built Celestiq electric vehicle, a $300,000 bespoke fastback sedan designed to restore the brand to the top of the luxury market.
california California Mandates Complete Shift to Zero-Emission Vehicles by 2035 California officially bans the sale of new gasoline-powered cars by 2035 to combat climate change and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The landmark rule forces automakers to gradually increase zero-emission vehicle production starting in 2026.