Tesla and Google’s Robotaxis Still Really Aren’t That Autonomous
Tesla’s impending robotaxi service comes with a whole list of caveats you’ll need to agree to before you huddle into the backseat of its autonomous vehicles. Or, perhaps they’re not…
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.…
Waymo recalled 1,200 robotaxis following collisions with road barriers
Waymo’s autonomous-car technology has made great advances over the years to the point where it’s now allowed to offer paid robotaxi rides in select locations in the U.S. But the…
Waymo lays groundwork for robotaxi revolution
In recent years, Waymo has been edging toward its long-held goal of revolutionizing urban transportation by deploying a fully autonomous, scalable, and sustainable ride-hailing service. The Alphabet-owned company has just…
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…
Waymo’s driverless cars are about to begin an overseas adventure
Waymo’s autonomous cars are about to appear on streets outside of the U.S. for the first time. The company on Wednesday announced on social media that its autonomous cars will…
Waymo faces questions about its use of onboard cameras for AI training, ads targeting
In an iconic scene from the 2002 sci-fi film Minority Report, on-the-run Agent John Anderton, played by Tom Cruise, struggles to walk through a mall as he’s targeted by a…
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…
Waymo’s robotaxis are safer than human-driven vehicles, study says
Love them or hate them, but robotaxis have certainly been making headlines in 2024. And beyond the glamourous, sci-fi inspired marketing around Tesla’ recently unveiled Cybercab robotaxi, safety has remained,…
Waymo is taking its robotaxis overseas for the first time
Stephen Edelstein/Digital Trends / Stephen Edelstein/Digital Trends Waymo is taking its robotaxis out of the U.S. for the first time as the company begins expanding testing internationally. A fleet of…