tesla Tesla Unveils Plans for Million-Car Robotaxi Network by 2020 Tesla aims to deploy a massive fleet of autonomous robotaxis by 2020, allowing owners to earn money through a dedicated ride-sharing app. The company relies on its new custom self-driving chip and a pending over-the-air software update to make this ambitious vision a reality.
tesla Tesla Unveils Custom Self-Driving Chip, Plans Robo-Taxi Fleet Tesla reveals a custom-built neural network chip for its vehicles and announces plans to launch a robo-taxi network next year, dismissing LiDAR technology as unnecessary.
tesla Tesla Bets Big on Self-Driving Tech and Robotaxi Network Tesla outlines its ambitious plan to activate self-driving software in over a million vehicles and launch a driverless ride-hailing service to rival Uber.
anthony levandowski Anthony Levandowski Discusses Autonomous Driving Future in New Pronto.AI Interview Former Google engineer Anthony Levandowski sits down with TechCrunch to discuss autonomous vehicles and his latest venture, Pronto.ai. The interview explores his return to the startup world following his central role in the high-profile Uber and Waymo legal dispute.
uber Uber Spins Out Self-Driving Unit ATG After $1 Billion Investment Uber separates its unprofitable Advanced Technologies Group into a standalone entity after securing $1 billion from Toyota, Denso, and SoftBank. The strategic move improves Uber's financial outlook ahead of its massive public offering.
aptiv Aptiv Brings Self-Driving Tech to China with New Shanghai Center Aptiv opens an autonomous mobility center in Shanghai, marking its fifth global market for self-driving operations. The company plans to test vehicles on public roads by late 2019 and is seeking local partners for mapping and deployment.
uber Uber Pours $457 Million Into Self-Driving and Flying Cars Ahead of IPO Uber's IPO prospectus reveals a massive $457 million investment in autonomous vehicles and flying cars last year. Despite this heavy spending, the company admits it will rely heavily on human drivers for the foreseeable future.
ford Ford Expands Self-Driving Tests to Austin Ahead of 2021 Commercial Launch Ford adds Austin as the fifth city in its autonomous vehicle testing program, accelerating plans for a 2021 self-driving taxi and delivery service. The automaker takes a unique dual approach by separately developing its AV technology and business models.
uber Uber Seeks Up to $1 Billion for Self-Driving Unit Ahead of IPO Uber negotiates a massive funding round for its autonomous vehicle division, aiming for a valuation up to $10 billion. The deal helps boost the company's public image as it prepares for its initial public offering.
uber Uber Burned $20 Million Monthly on Unrealistic Self-Driving Goals Newly unsealed court documents reveal that Uber spends a massive $20 million a month on its self-driving division while chasing highly speculative targets of 75,000 autonomous vehicles.
waymo Waymo Sells Custom LiDAR Sensors Outside Autonomous Vehicle Market Waymo introduces its Laser Bear Honeycomb LiDAR sensor for robotics, security, and agriculture, challenging startups in a crowded industry.
uber Arizona Prosecutor Clears Uber of Criminal Liability in Fatal Self-Driving Crash An Arizona prosecutor rules that Uber holds no criminal responsibility for the 2018 death of a pedestrian struck by one of its autonomous test vehicles. The decision follows a thorough review of the evidence surrounding the tragic incident in Tempe.
uber Arizona Prosecutor Clears Uber of Criminal Liability in Fatal Self-Driving Crash A Yavapai County prosecutor determines that Uber holds no criminal responsibility for the 2018 death of a pedestrian struck by one of its autonomous test vehicles. The decision follows a thorough review of the evidence surrounding the tragic incident in Tempe.
uber Prosecutors Clear Uber of Criminal Liability in Fatal Arizona Self-Driving Crash Yavapai County prosecutors determine Uber holds no criminal responsibility for the 2018 autonomous vehicle crash that killed a pedestrian in Tempe, Arizona. The case now shifts focus to the backup driver, who reportedly was streaming video on her phone during the incident.
nauto Nauto Absorbs Defunct AI Safety Startup Newton Technologies Nauto brings on the team from the now-shuttered Newton Technologies to boost its driver safety and behavior analytics efforts.