mobileye Mobileye Unveils EyeQ Ultra Chip to Power Consumer Autonomous Vehicles Mobileye introduces the EyeQ Ultra, a highly efficient system-on-chip designed specifically to enable fully autonomous consumer vehicles. The new chip maximizes performance while minimizing power consumption ahead of its 2025 production launch.
volkswagen Volkswagen and Bosch Team Up to Accelerate Self-Driving Technology Volkswagen and Bosch are joining forces to develop hands-free driving systems, deploying over 1,000 workers to catch up with Tesla and Mercedes. The partnership focuses on using sensors and artificial intelligence to bring Level 2 and Level 3 automated driving to roads by 2023.
nvidia NVIDIA DRIVE Hyperion Platform Ushers In New Era of Autonomous Vehicles NVIDIA unveils the widespread adoption of its DRIVE Hyperion platform at CES 2022, bringing fully autonomous vehicles closer to reality. The open architecture features advanced sensor arrays and redundant safety systems to support software-defined transportation.
tesla Tesla Files For New Radar Despite Push For Camera-Only Self-Driving Tesla officially files with the FCC to use a new 4D imaging radar in its vehicles, creating confusion over Elon Musk's strict camera-only vision strategy. The move sparks concern among owners who fear their current hardware lacks the sensors needed for future self-driving capabilities.
waymo Waymo Launches Fully Driverless Robotaxi Service in Downtown Phoenix Waymo removes human safety drivers from its downtown Phoenix robotaxi operations, initially offering the fully autonomous rides to employees before a public rollout. The company also begins autonomous testing at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport.
tesla Federal Safety Regulators Probe Fatal Tesla Autopilot Crash in California The NHTSA investigates a deadly Newport Beach collision involving a Tesla Model S that reportedly uses the Autopilot system. This tragic accident adds to a growing list of special crash investigations tied to Tesla's driver-assistance technology.
waymo Waymo Launches Fully Driverless Robotaxi Rides for San Francisco Employees Waymo kicks off employee-only, fully autonomous rides across a wide swath of San Francisco using its current testing permit. The move intensifies the competitive battle against Cruise in the Bay Area.
waymo Waymo Launches Fully Driverless Taxi Rides in San Francisco Waymo kicks off fully driverless taxi rides in San Francisco, initially offering the service to its own employees. The company also plans to expand its autonomous vehicle operations to Downtown Phoenix.
waymo Waymo Launches Driverless Robotaxi Rides for San Francisco Employees Waymo begins offering fully autonomous rides to its employees in San Francisco as it expands its testing territory. The move intensifies the ongoing competition with Cruise in the Bay Area.
waymo Waymo Launches Fully Driverless Robotaxi Rides for San Francisco Employees Waymo kicks off employee-only driverless rides across a wide swath of San Francisco using a state testing permit. The move intensifies the competitive battle against rival Cruise in the city.
toyota Toyota and Aurora Begin Testing Self-Driving Minivans in Texas Toyota and Aurora Innovation kick off autonomous ride-hailing tests in the Dallas-Fort Worth area using retrofitted Sienna minivans. The fleet navigates highways and suburban streets as the industry faces pressure to turn heavy investments into commercial revenue.
waymo Waymo Launches Fully Driverless Ride-Hailing for Employees in San Francisco Waymo kicks off fully autonomous rides for its San Francisco employees, marking the first time a company operates driverless ride-hailing in multiple cities simultaneously. The milestone builds on years of successful driverless operations in Phoenix.
waymo Waymo and Cruise Drive Shift Toward Electric Autonomous Vehicles Leading autonomous vehicle companies Waymo and Cruise are prioritizing fully electric fleets as they expand their commercial operations.
waymo Waymo Gains Approval to Charge for Robotaxi Rides in San Francisco Waymo officially receives a permit to charge passengers for autonomous ride-hailing trips in San Francisco, though a human safety operator remains behind the wheel. This milestone marks a crucial step toward full commercialization for the Alphabet subsidiary.
waymo Waymo Gains Approval to Charge for Robotaxi Rides in San Francisco Waymo receives a crucial California permit to charge passengers for autonomous ride-hailing trips in San Francisco, though a human safety operator remains in the vehicle.