nvidia NVIDIA Unveils Cloud Platform to Test Self-Driving Cars in Virtual Reality NVIDIA introduces DRIVE Constellation, a cloud-based simulation system that tests autonomous vehicles across billions of virtual miles to ensure real-world safety. The platform uses a dual-server setup to generate photorealistic sensor data and validate driving software without physical road risks.
cruise Cruise Reduces Robotaxi Fleet in Half Following San Francisco Crashes Cruise cuts its San Francisco robotaxi fleet by 50% after a series of recent crashes raises safety concerns. The reduction allows the company to focus on improving its autonomous driving technology.
baidu Beijing Issues First Permits for Fully Driverless Taxi Operations Beijing grants Baidu and Pony.AI the first licenses to operate fully driverless taxis on city streets. While the companies cannot yet charge passengers, the move marks a major step in the commercialization of autonomous vehicles in China.
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.
waymo Waymo Secures First Driverless Testing Permit for California Roads Waymo receives California's first fully driverless test permit, allowing the company to operate autonomous vehicles without a human behind the wheel across several Peninsula cities.
uber Arizona Governor Halts Uber Autonomous Vehicle Testing Following Fatal Crash Arizona Governor Doug Ducey suspends Uber's ability to test driverless cars on public roads after a disturbing fatal accident in Tempe. The company agrees to cooperate with investigators and maintain an open dialogue with state officials.
uber Uber Self-Driving Vehicle Causes First Recorded Pedestrian Fatality in Arizona Elaine Herzberg dies after an Uber test vehicle strikes her in Tempe, marking the first pedestrian fatality involving a self-driving car. The incident prompts widespread safety investigations and a temporary halt to the company's autonomous testing programs.
waymo Arizona Approves Waymo for First Fully Driverless Ride-Hailing Service Waymo receives approval from Arizona regulators to launch the nation's first ride-hailing service without a human driver behind the wheel.
waymo Waymo Secures Permit for First Commercial Driverless Ride-Hailing Service Waymo receives approval from Arizona to operate as a Transportation Network Company, allowing the company to charge riders for driverless trips. The Alphabet unit plans to launch the commercial service in Phoenix this year.
waymo Waymo Prepares Robotaxi Expansion to Four Additional U.S. Cities Waymo announces plans to bring its robotaxi service to Baltimore, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, and St. Louis as it rapidly scales its autonomous vehicle network. The Alphabet unit starts manual testing this week but does not provide exact launch timelines for these new markets.
waabi Waabi Secures $200 Million to Deploy Driverless Trucks Next Year Autonomous vehicle startup Waabi raises $200 million in a Series B round to launch fully driverless trucks in 2025. The company credits its rapid progress to a groundbreaking generative AI system that requires less data and testing than traditional approaches.
waymo Waymo Expands U.S. Robotaxi Fleet to 2,500 Vehicles Across Five Cities Waymo currently operates 2,500 driverless robotaxis in five major U.S. cities, providing 250,000 paid trips weekly. The rapid expansion highlights the shift from experimental testing to commercial autonomous transportation.
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.
autonomous vehicles States Ramp Up AI Regulations for Self-Driving Vehicles Lawmakers across the US are introducing new bills to regulate autonomous vehicle systems due to safety concerns and high-profile incidents. These emerging rules aim to establish strict safety standards while the industry projects massive revenue growth by 2035.
waymo Waymo Recalls Robotaxis Over Flooding Concerns as Driverless Ride-Hailing Expands Waymo recalls 3,800 robotaxis to prevent them from entering flooded areas and halts freeway operations in four major cities. Meanwhile, autonomous ride-hailing services from Waymo, Zoox, and others continue expanding across the United States.