waymo Waymo Orders 62,000 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrids for Robotic Fleet Waymo expands its self-driving fleet by ordering up to 62,000 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid vans. This massive addition gives the company a fleet that represents over a quarter of all US ride-hailing vehicles.
waymo Waymo Expands Self-Driving Fleet With 62,000 New Chrysler Minivans Waymo significantly expands its autonomous vehicle fleet by ordering tens of thousands of additional Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid minivans. This massive purchase accelerates the company's push to commercialize its self-driving technology.
uber NTSB Report Reveals Uber Disabled Emergency Braking in Fatal Self-Driving Crash The NTSB reveals that Uber's self-driving system detects collisions but cannot apply emergency brakes, relying instead on human drivers who receive no alerts.
tesla Federal Investigators Probe Tesla Autopilot Crash Into Utah Fire Truck Federal authorities are investigating a Utah crash where a Tesla on Autopilot slams into a stopped fire truck at 60 mph. The driver admits she was looking at her phone when the collision occurred.
tesla Tesla Confirms Autopilot Active During Fatal Highway 101 Crash Tesla confirms its Autopilot system was engaged during a fatal Model X crash on Highway 101, sparking friction with federal safety investigators. The driver receives multiple warnings but fails to take control before hitting a concrete barrier.
nvidia Nvidia Unveils Drive Constellation Virtual Self-Driving Test Platform Nvidia introduces Drive Constellation, a dual-server system that uses virtual reality to safely test autonomous vehicle software through billions of simulated miles. The platform allows developers to easily recreate dangerous edge cases without real-world risks.
waymo Waymo Partners with Jaguar to Add 20,000 All-Electric I-Pace SUVs to Fleet Waymo expands its autonomous ride-hailing fleet by adding 20,000 all-electric Jaguar I-Pace vehicles over the next few years. The new premium SUVs offer a fully electric alternative to the company's existing Chrysler Pacifica hybrids.
uber Arizona Governor Revokes Uber's Self-Driving Test Rights After Fatal Crash Following a deadly pedestrian collision in Tempe, Arizona's governor officially suspends Uber's ability to test autonomous vehicles in the state.
waymo Waymo and Jaguar Land Rover Partner to Build Premium Self-Driving Electric Vehicles Waymo and Jaguar Land Rover form a strategic partnership to develop the world's first premium self-driving electric vehicle based on the Jaguar I-PACE. The companies plan to add up to 20,000 autonomous vehicles to Waymo's ride-hailing fleet to serve one million daily trips.