SpaceX's market cap surpasses Tesla's, fueling merger speculation. GM plans LFP cell production for energy storage, not EVs yet. Waymo acquires Apple's Arizona proving ground for $220M, signaling expansion.
Apple, on yıllık otomobil projesini sonlandırmasının ardından Arizona'daki 5.500 dönümlük test sahasını 220 milyon dolara Waymo'ya sattı. Bu satış, Apple'ın projeye harcadığı 10 milyar doların bir kısmını geri kazanmasını sağlıyor.
Alphabet傘下のWaymoは、月額29.99ドルの「Waymo Premier」を発表。優先ピックアップ、Waymo Cash還元、新都市への早期アクセス、無料キャンセルなどの特典を提供。サンフランシスコ、ロサンゼルス、フェニックスで提供開始。
Waymo launches Waymo Premier, a $30/month subscription offering priority pickups and rebates. However, its high price is questioned against cheaper Uber One and Lyft Pink, which offer broader benefits. Data suggests Waymo rides are already more expensive, raising concerns about the value proposition.
Waymo introduces Waymo Premier, a $29.99/month invite-only subscription for top users in San Francisco, Los Angeles, and Phoenix. Benefits include prioritized rides, free cancellations, and loyalty credits, aiming to boost revenue amid expansion and competition.
Waymo is introducing Waymo Premier, a $29.99/month loyalty program offering perks like priority rides and 10% cash back to frequent robotaxi users. The program excludes Austin and Atlanta due to Uber app integration.
Waymo, Alphabet's robotaxi service, is preparing to serve FIFA World Cup attendees at six North American venues. Despite recent operational challenges, the company sees the event as a high-visibility opportunity to showcase its driverless technology.
Waymo has created a new cognitive system called ReD (Reference Driver) that models human driving behavior to enhance autonomous vehicle safety. Published in Nature, the model simulates how careful human drivers anticipate risks, manage uncertainty, and react to potential conflicts, aiming to improve accident avoidance in robotaxis.
Waymo, an Alphabet-owned robotaxi company, has developed a new computer model called the Reference Driver, in collaboration with TU Delft, to more accurately simulate human driving behavior, especially in crash scenarios. This model, based on active inference theory, aims to provide a realistic benchmark for autonomous driving systems and improve safety evaluations.
A burglar used a Waymo robotaxi to commit a theft at a San Francisco yoga studio in January. Despite Waymo providing account information, police could not identify the suspect, as ride footage was deleted and exterior camera footage was blurred for privacy.
A burglar used a Waymo robotaxi for a yoga clothes theft in San Francisco in January. Police were unable to identify the suspect via exterior camera footage, which was blurred for privacy, and account data did not lead to an arrest.
Waymo is partnering with B2U to repurpose retired robotaxi batteries for energy storage in California and Texas, addressing the end-of-life treatment of its EV fleet.
Waymo is partnering with B2U Storage Solutions to repurpose used batteries from its autonomous robotaxi fleet for stationary energy storage. This initiative aims to contribute hundreds of megawatt-hours to local power grids, supporting renewable energy and extending battery life.
A new study reveals that approximately 44% of Waymo robotaxi miles are driven empty, similar to ride-hailing services like Uber and Lyft, questioning their potential to reduce traffic congestion.
Waymo has started mapping Arlington and Alexandria in Virginia, a prerequisite for launching autonomous ride-hailing, though no immediate commercial plans are announced and state regulations are pending.
Los Angeles is experiencing a surge in food delivery robots, sparking debate over convenience versus pedestrian obstruction and job displacement. While some residents find them cute and efficient, others cite issues with sidewalk congestion, accessibility, and potential job losses for human drivers.
Waymo has paused robotaxi operations in multiple cities due to weather and construction zone issues, highlighting ongoing challenges in commercializing autonomous vehicles. Meanwhile, SpaceX's IPO filing reveals significant financial transactions with other Elon Musk-affiliated companies like Tesla and The Boring Company.
Nuro, founded by former Google self-driving car project veterans, aims to be a strong No. 2 in the robotaxi market, learning from Waymo's experiences. The company has partnered with Uber and Lucid to deploy thousands of robotaxis, with plans to launch in San Francisco this year.
Waymo, công ty robotaxi thuộc sở hữu của Alphabet, đã tạm dừng hoạt động tại 5 thành phố Mỹ do robotaxi liên tục nhầm lẫn đường ngập nước với đường có thể lái được, dẫn đến sự cố mắc kẹt trong lũ.
Waymo has temporarily suspended its self-driving car services in five US cities following a software issue that caused vehicles to enter flooded roads. The company is recalling nearly 3,800 robotaxis and working on software safeguards.
Waymo setzt seinen Robotaxi-Dienst in Atlanta und San Antonio wegen überfluteter Straßen aus. Ein Fahrzeug blieb im Wasser stecken, bevor eine Wetterwarnung herausgegeben wurde. Autobahnfahrten in mehreren Städten sind ebenfalls pausiert, während die US-Behörden gegen Waymo wegen Vorfällen wie einem Kind, das angefahren wurde, und einem überholten Schulbus ermitteln.
Waymo has paused robotaxi services in Atlanta, San Antonio, Dallas, and Houston due to heavy rain and flooded roads. An incident in Atlanta where a vehicle got stuck prompted further investigation by NHTSA.
Waymo hat seinen Robotaxi-Dienst in Atlanta und San Antonio wegen überfluteter Straßen ausgesetzt. Zwei autonome Fahrzeuge blieben im Wasser stecken. Auch Autobahnfahrten in vier Städten sind pausiert.
Waymo hat seinen Robotaxi-Dienst in Atlanta und San Antonio wegen überfluteter Straßen ausgesetzt. Die Software der selbstfahrenden Autos hat Schwierigkeiten, die Wassertiefe zu erkennen. Auch Autobahnfahrten sind in mehreren Städten pausiert.
