autonomous vehicles

Self-driving car companies Pony.ai and WeRide get the OK for Hong Kong listing

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Pony.AI and WeRide have received a key approval from Chinese securities regulators that clears the way for the for the autonomous vehicle technology companies to pursue secondary listings on the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong. The Chinese companies, both of which are based in Guangzhou, are already publicly traded in the U.S. on the Nasdaq […]

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How AI Is driving the future of mobility at Disrupt 2025

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Artificial intelligence is not just changing how we work — it’s transforming how we move. At TechCrunch Disrupt 2025, happening October 27-29 at San Francisco’s Moscone West, two industry leaders at the forefront of AI-driven mobility will take the AI Stage to explore the future of intelligent transportation systems: Uber’s Sachin Kansal and Nuro’s Dave

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Tesla’s ‘Full Self-Driving’ software under investigation for traffic safety violations

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The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has opened an investigation into Tesla’s Full Self-Driving tech after receiving reports that the software caused vehicles to run red lights or cross into wrong lanes. The probe, which identified more than 50 reports of these kinds of violations (four of which led to injuries), is one of

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Self-driving trucks startup Einride raises $100M

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Einride, the Swedish startup known for its unusual-looking electric and autonomous pods that are designed to carry freight, said Wednesday it has raised $100 million from several new and existing investors, including its largest shareholder, EQT Ventures. The raise included an undisclosed strategic investment from quantum computing company IonQ. Neither Einride, nor its investors, disclosed

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Waymo can keep testing robotaxis in NYC until end of 2025 

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New York City regulators have extended Waymo’s autonomous vehicle testing permit through the end of the year, the company said Wednesday.   The permit was initially granted in August to allow Waymo to test its robotaxis in the city until the end of September. The terms of the extended permit are the same: Waymo can deploy up to eight of its

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Zoox chooses Washington DC as its next autonomous vehicle testbed

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Amazon-owned Zoox will start mapping the streets of Washington D.C. as it ramps up to begin testing its self-driving vehicles in the nation’s capital this year. Zoox said in a blog post on Tuesday that it would begin by manually driving Toyota Highlanders equipped with its sensors and self-driving software to map the city. The

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Waymo is getting into the corporate travel business

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Waymo’s ever-expanding robotaxi aspirations have spread to the corporate world. The Alphabet-owned self-driving vehicle unit has launched “Waymo for Business,” a new service designed for companies to set up accounts so their employees can access robotaxis in cities like Los Angeles, Phoenix, and San Francisco. Waymo announced Wednesday in a blog post it is inviting

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Waymo approved to start testing autonomous vehicles at San Francisco International Airport

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Waymo has been granted a permit to start testing its autonomous vehicles at San Francisco International Airport, ahead of the launch of a commercial service. The San Francisco mayor’s office announced Tuesday that the airport, known as SFO, and Waymo have signed a “Testing and Operations Pilot Permit” after years of back-and-forth negotiations. The deal

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Tesla’s robotaxi plans for Nevada move forward with testing permit

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Armed with a new permit from the state’s Department of Motor Vehicles, Tesla is preparing to begin testing its autonomous vehicle technology on public streets in Nevada. The testing permit, which was first noted by Tesla influencer Sawyer Merritt, comes two months after CEO Elon Musk outlined the company’s plans to take its autonomous vehicle

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Zoox opens its Las Vegas robotaxi service to the public

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Zoox robotaxis — custom-built all-electric and autonomous vehicles that operate without a steering wheel or pedals — can now be hailed by the public in Las Vegas. But this isn’t a commercial service just yet. For now, the Zoox robotaxi service currently offer rides for free. The Amazon-owned autonomous vehicle company, which launched the free service on

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