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.
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.
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.
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.
cruise General Motors Ends Funding for Cruise Autonomous Taxi Division General Motors officially stops funding its self-driving subsidiary Cruise, shifting focus away from autonomous robotaxis to advanced driver assistance systems for personal vehicles. The company navigates this transition after a troubled history involving safety incidents and leadership changes.
robotaxis California Regulators Clear Robotaxi Expansion in San Francisco California regulators approve around-the-clock robotaxi services from Cruise and Waymo in San Francisco, making it the first major U.S. city with two competing driverless fleets despite ongoing safety concerns.
robotaxi Robotaxis Aim to Reshape Urban Transportation Without Human Drivers Robotaxis are autonomous vehicles operating at SAE level 4 or 5 that provide ride-hailing services without human drivers. Experts predict these driverless taxis significantly reduce operating costs and transform urban mobility, though their impact on traffic congestion remains debated.
aurora innovation Toyota and Aurora Begin Testing Self-Driving Sienna Vans in Texas Toyota and Aurora Innovation are currently testing a fleet of autonomous Sienna minivans on Texas roads. The vehicles use a Level 4 self-driving system but still require a human safety driver behind the wheel.
waymo Waymo Sues California DMV to Keep Robotaxi Safety Records Secret Waymo takes legal action against the California DMV to prevent the release of robotaxi safety data, arguing the information qualifies as a protected trade secret. The lawsuit highlights a growing conflict between public transparency and corporate confidentiality in the autonomous vehicle industry.
waymo Waymo Sues California DMV to Hide Crash Records as Trade Secrets Waymo takes legal action against the California DMV to prevent the public release of its autonomous vehicle crash data and emergency protocols, arguing the information consists of protected trade secrets.
waymo Waymo Sues California DMV Over Withheld Autonomous Crash Data Waymo files a lawsuit against the California DMV to force the release of autonomous vehicle collision reports submitted by rival companies.