Some self-driving developers are delaying plans to launch commercial robotaxi services. Global supplier Mobileye, on the other hand, is sticking to a tight schedule. The company has already said it would deploy autonomous vehicles in ride-hailed fleets in 2022. Speaking Tuesday at a virtual version of EcoMotion, Israel’s signature mobility technology conference, Mobileye CEO Amnon […]
Hannah Lutz brings us the latest on GM Super Cruise at Automotive News: General Motors is developing a new version of its Super Cruise driver-assist technology that isn’t limited to highways, bringing hands-free capability to city centers and neighborhood streets. The technology, internally called Ultra Cruise, complements the Super Cruise system, which works on more […]
Since its founding six years ago, self-driving startup Zoox has devoted its efforts exclusively to creating a brand-new, bespoke people mover. But amid the current pandemic, the company has explored the possibility of using its prototypes for package deliveries. Automotive News Translation: If we don’t raise capital or sell the company soon, Zoox is going […]
TESLA DROPS ITS LAWSUIT AGAINST CALIFORNIA COUNTY OVER REOPENING ITS VEHICLE FACTORY AGAINST COUNTY LOCKDOWN ORDERS-COURT RECORDS Reuters Glad that’s over with.
Matthew Green and Simon Jessop have a great story at Reuters about the future of the global oil market: Oil companies may be facing uncertainty as the coronavirus pandemic triggers a collapse in demand for their products, but auto makers are betting the crisis will help accelerate an electric future. Reuters This is a little […]
The FSD price will continue to rise as the software gets closer to full self-driving capability with regulatory approval. It that point, the value of FSD is probably somewhere in excess of $100,000. — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) May 18, 2020 Well, looks like I’ll be ordering my Model 3 Performance on June 30. If I […]
We’ve known since early February that Austin, Texas is a top contender for the new Gigafactory America. In addition to producing batteries, the new centrally located American factory will build Model Y for the East Coast this year, and Cybertruck next year. Tesla CEO Elon Musk announced that Austin would be a contender on February […]
Well, Battery Day keeps getting pushed out. For all the people dying to hear Tesla’s plan to scale battery production from tens to thousands of GWh a year, this is pretty lame. Luckily, Norihiko Shirouzu and Paul Lienert have an amazing exclusive over at Reuters that might help connect some dots for us ahead of […]
My name is Omar Qazi, and I called Frederic Lambert a “complete piece of shit”. Do I regret my choice of words and choice of venue? Yes, very much so. I apologize sincerely to Frederic, and to my podcast team. But what can I say? At the time, it came from the heart. I own […]
No more cheap UberPool rides for now: Uber Technologies Inc on Tuesday began suspending shared rides on its ride-hailing platform in the United States and Canada to limit the spread of the coronavirus. Reuters “Our goal is to help flatten the curve on community spread in the cities we serve” Andrew Macdonald, SVP Uber Rides […]
