List of AI News about autonomous driving
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2026-09-18 00:46 |
Robotaxi Cybercab unveils on-screen joystick
According to SawyerMerritt, Tesla’s Robotaxi Cybercab shows an on-screen joystick integrating first responder feedback for safer operations. |
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2026-09-14 16:35 |
Waymo Robotaxis debut Las Vegas, 24-mile service
According to SawyerMerritt, Waymo opened public robotaxi rides in Las Vegas, expanding fully autonomous service to 15 US cities with a 24-mile zone. |
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2026-09-11 14:21 |
Tesla Semi software monetization hits $12–18k monthly
According to SawyerMerritt, Morgan Stanley says Tesla Semi autonomy could earn $12–18k per month, driving $17B software revenue and $7.5B EBIT by 2040. |
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2026-09-04 01:37 |
Tesla Robotaxi Unveils Cybercab AI Breakthrough
According to Sawyer Merritt, Tesla revealed the full Cybercab launch event video, showcasing autonomous driving updates and fleet economics. |
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2026-09-03 17:47 |
Tesla Robotaxi Debuts accessibility-focused design
According to Sawyer Merritt, Tesla launched a Robotaxi site highlighting autonomous ride access with space for service animals and mobility devices. |
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2026-09-03 16:20 |
Robotaxi Regulations Slowdown Sparks Backlash
According to SawyerMerritt, Uber seeks to slow robotaxi rollout with unions, raising safety and market questions, as reported by Financial Times. |
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2026-08-28 11:18 |
BlackBerry Bets on cars and robots pivot
According to @CNBC, BlackBerry shifts from phones to auto software and robotics to monetize QNX and IVI platforms, targeting ADAS and autonomous systems. |
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2026-08-20 22:36 |
Waymo Robotaxi Wins Nevada Approval, 1000 Rollout
According to Sawyer Merritt, Nevada approved Waymo’s AVN permit, enabling a paid robotaxi launch in Las Vegas with up to 1,000 vehicles in 12 months. |
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2026-08-15 22:17 |
Tesla FSD Surges as personal robo cars expand
According to SawyerMerritt, privately owned Tesla cars are self-driving across the Bay Area, signaling scalable robo taxi potential and new owner income. |
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2026-08-15 12:07 |
Software defined vehicles face lifespan uncertainty
According to @CNBC, automakers lack clear timelines for software defined vehicle longevity and support, impacting residuals and maintenance planning. |
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2026-08-14 04:00 |
Uber Robotaxis Expand with Pony.ai in Europe, MEA
According to CNBC... Uber and Pony.ai will deploy 2,000 robotaxis across Europe and expand to the Middle East, signaling aggressive autonomous expansion. |
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2026-08-05 15:09 |
Zoox Robotaxi Launches Paid Rides in Vegas
According to @CNBC, Zoox will start paid robotaxi rides in Las Vegas on Aug 10, signaling commercialization of autonomous mobility. |
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2026-08-04 16:02 |
Waymo Expands Dallas Robotaxi Access Citywide
According to SawyerMerritt, Waymo opened fully driverless rides to all Dallas users, citing nearly 150,000 riders since February per Waymo on X. |
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2026-07-31 15:13 |
Zoox Robotaxis Win NHTSA Exemption, Enable Paid Rides
According to @CNBC, NHTSA granted Zoox a two-year exemption to deploy up to 2,500 robotaxis annually, opening the door to paid autonomous rides. |
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2026-07-30 14:45 |
Zoox Robotaxi Launches paid Las Vegas rides
According to @CNBC, Zoox will start charging for robotaxi rides in Las Vegas after clearing an NHTSA hurdle, signaling a commercial AV shift. |
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2026-07-30 13:48 |
Zoox Robotaxis Secure NHTSA Approval
According to Sawyer Merritt, NHTSA cleared Zoox to deploy up to 2,500 steering‑wheel‑free robotaxis annually for two years under adaptive oversight. |
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2026-07-19 17:39 |
Autonomous Vehicles Face Trial Lawyer Backlash
According to SawyerMerritt, trial lawyers lobby against safer self-driving cars, raising policy hurdles and delaying AV deployment, per X post and links. |
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2026-07-17 14:43 |
Zoox Recall Fixes Smoke-Detection Software
According to @CNBC, Zoox recalled robotaxi software after a vehicle drove into heavy smoke; updates add smoke detection and safer fallback logic. |
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2026-07-11 00:38 |
Tesla Robotaxi App Controls Debut Features
According to SawyerMerritt, Tesla’s robotaxi app will control Cybercab airflow and temperature as employee rides begin at Giga Texas. |
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2026-07-08 14:08 |
Waymo Driverless Rides Expand to 4 Cities
According to @CNBC, Waymo launched driverless rides in San Diego, Las Vegas, Tampa, and Denver, signaling faster robotaxi scaling and new revenue routes. |