AUTONOMOUS VEHICLES

Jun 25 2025TECHNOLOGY

Tesla's Robotaxis: A Bumpy Ride So Far

Tesla's robotaxis have hit the road, but not without a few hiccups. Early users and fans are sharing their experiences, and it turns out, the rides aren't always smooth. One big issue is "phantom braking. " This is when the car stops suddenly for no clear reason. It seems the car's cameras are having trouble understanding shadows, road marks, or other things on the ...

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Jun 24 2025TECHNOLOGY

Tesla's Robotaxis Hit the Road

Tesla has started testing its robotaxis in Austin, Texas. These self-driving cars are currently limited to a specific area and operate between 6 a. m. and midnight. Each Tesla robotaxi has a safety monitor in the passenger seat, and the driver's seat remains empty. Riders can use the new Robotaxi App to call a ride. The app shows a map and the estimated time to reach...

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Jun 24 2025TECHNOLOGY

Tesla's Robotaxis: A Bumpy Ride Into the Future

Tesla's robotaxis have hit the road in Austin, but not without raising some eyebrows. The U. S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has already been in touch with Tesla after videos surfaced online showing these self-driving cars breaking traffic rules. The NHTSA is keeping a close eye on the situation and has reached out to Tesla for more details....

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Jun 22 2025TECHNOLOGY

The Future of Driving: Self-Driving Vans Hit the Streets

The Volkswagen Group has a new player in the autonomous vehicle game. Their software arm, MOIA, has revealed that the ID Buzz AD is ready for mass production. This isn't just any van. It's a self-driving version of the classic VW Bus, updated for the 21st century. The AD model stands out with a longer body and a taller roof. This extra space is crucial. It houses th...

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Jun 20 2025TECHNOLOGY

Texas' Open Road for Driverless Cars: A Double-Edged Sword

In the heart of Texas, a bold experiment is unfolding. Tesla's robotaxis are hitting the roads, thanks to the state's relaxed rules on autonomous vehicles, or AVs. This hands-off approach has made Texas a magnet for AV companies, but it's also stirring up controversy. The Lone Star State's laws on AVs are notably lenient. If a company shows up, says it's operating, ...

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May 26 2025BUSINESS

Musk's Wins and Losses Under Trump's Watch

Elon Musk's companies have seen a mix of gains and setbacks since the Trump administration took office. Some government investigations into his businesses have slowed down or stopped. This has given Musk's firms, especially SpaceX, a chance to get billions in new government contracts. On the global stage, Musk is making deals and getting approvals to operate in other...

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Mar 23 2025BUSINESS

Tesla's Stock Rollercoaster: Musk's Plea to Employees

Tesla's stock has taken a significant hit over the past couple of months, dropping by over 40% of its value. This decline has coincided with Elon Musk's time in Washington, D. C. The company has faced global protests and campaigns against Musk and his involvement in the Trump administration. Unfortunately, this has also led to criminal acts of vandalism and arson tar...

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Mar 19 2025TECHNOLOGY

The Spark That Ignited Nvidia's Drive Toward Self-Driving Cars

Nvidia's CEO, Jensen Huang, took the stage at the GTC 2025 conference to share some big news and a bit of history. He talked about a moment that changed everything for Nvidia. It all started with AlexNet. This isn't a person, but a special type of AI model. It was created by Alex Krizhevsky, Ilya Sutskever, and Geoffrey Hinton. These three computer scientists ma...

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Mar 06 2025TECHNOLOGY

Challenges of autonomous driving in harsh weather

Imagine trying to drive a car in a blizzard. Now imagine a robot doing it. That's what Volkswagen's Moia division is attempting with their autonomous ID Buzz vehicles in Oslo, Norway. Why Norway? Because if these robotaxis can handle icy roads and snow, they can handle anything. Autonomous vehicles, or AVs, have faced a lot of challenges. The initial excitement arou...

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Mar 04 2025TECHNOLOGY

Driverless Cars Hit the Streets of Austin

Imagine hailing an Uber and stepping into a car with no driver behind the wheel. That's exactly what's happening in Austin, Texas. Waymo, a company under Alphabet, Google's parent company, has started offering driverless rides through Uber's app. This isn't just any ordinary service; it's a big deal because Austin is right next to Tesla's headquarters. Tesla is a big...

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