Uber’s New Shuttle Is Basically a Bus, but Worse
Every few years, a Silicon Valley gig-economy company announces a “disruptive” innovation that looks a whole lot like a bus. Uber rolled out Smart Routes a decade ago, followed a…
The week in EV tech: Robotaxis are here. Are we ready?
Welcome to Digital Trends’ weekly recap of the revolutionary technology powering, connecting, and now driving next-gen electric vehicles. A ride in a robotaxi—just you and a machine at the wheel.…
Uber partners with May Mobility to bring thousands of autonomous vehicles to U.S. streets
The self-driving race is shifting into high gear, and Uber just added more horsepower. In a new multi-year partnership, Uber and autonomous vehicle (AV) company May Mobility will begin rolling…
EV sales surge could continue as Trump delays ending federal rebates, report says
A surge in sales of electric vehicles in the final months of last year could continue well into 2025, as consumers continue to take advantage of federal tax incentives while…
EV, battery-makers group says EV tax incentive boosts U.S. industry vs China
The Zero Emission Transportation Association (ZETA), a trade group whose members include the likes of Tesla, Waymo, Rivian, and Uber, is coming out in support of tax incentives for both…
The UK’s Wayve brings its AI automated driving software to U.S. shores
It might seem that the autonomous driving trend is moving at full speed and on its own accord, especially if you live in California. Wayve, a UK startup that has…
Uber to bring robotaxis to its ridesharing app via Criuise deal
Cruise / Cruise Uber and autonomous-car specialist Cruise are teaming up to offer robotaxi rides from as early as next year. Ridesharing giant Uber announced the multiyear partnership on Thursday,…
This Apple Watch Case Could Kill All of Those Wannabe AI Devices
In a matter of two months, hopes for the Rabbit R1 and Humane AI devices crashed and burned. They presented radical new form factors and promised to break our addiction…
Uber, Lyft Walk Back Threats to Leave Minneapolis as State Passes New Minimum Wage For Drivers
Minnesota legislators reached a compromise with Uber and Lyft to increase pay for drivers across the state through a newly passed bill on Sunday, according to the Star Tribune. The…
The Big Problem With Hertz’s Used Teslas
Hertz gambled and lost when it placed its big EV bet on Tesla a few years ago. It was a chance for the rental car company to shake up the…