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GM77.960-0.56%
F12.390-0.09%
RIVN16.425-0.525%
CYD42.0900.22%
HMC24.305-0.175%
TM192.280-3.8%
CVNA408.2555.235%
PAG160.6500.65%
LAD275.120-1.27%
AN203.0600.09%
GPI340.5800.79999%
ABG203.9301.92%
SAH71.7900.57%
TSLA377.2903.57001%
GM77.960-0.56%
F12.390-0.09%
RIVN16.425-0.525%
CYD42.0900.22%
HMC24.305-0.175%
TM192.280-3.8%
CVNA408.2555.235%
PAG160.6500.65%
LAD275.120-1.27%
AN203.0600.09%
GPI340.5800.79999%
ABG203.9301.92%
SAH71.7900.57%
TSLA377.2903.57001%
GM77.960-0.56%
F12.390-0.09%
RIVN16.425-0.525%
CYD42.0900.22%
HMC24.305-0.175%
TM192.280-3.8%
CVNA408.2555.235%
PAG160.6500.65%
LAD275.120-1.27%
AN203.0600.09%
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Lauren Fix discusses Trump’s AI order, its impact on robotaxi growth, and the safety challenges that could slow adoption.

Lauren Fix on Trump’s AI push and the future of robotaxis

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President Trump signed an executive order in January aimed at accelerating AI development. Some believe that this will open doors to exponential growth, while others are concerned about the breakneck...
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Zoox receives federal approval to deploy robotaxis

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Amazon-backed Zoox has received a federal exemption from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) that allows it to deploy self-driving vehicles without traditional manual controls like steering wheels or...
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Waymo has surpassed 100 million miles driven autonomously without a human behind the wheel, as it rapidly scales its robotaxi operations

Waymo hits 100 million driverless miles as robotaxi rollout accelerates

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Alphabet’s Waymo has surpassed 100 million miles driven autonomously without a human behind the wheel, doubling its total as it rapidly scales its robotaxi operations. The company, which currently operates...
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Waymo robotaxis debut in Atlanta, outpacing Tesla’s pilot launch

- June 25, 2025
Waymo and Uber launched their robotaxi services to the Atlanta public on Tuesday, officially expanding their autonomous ride-hailing into the southeastern U.S. The service currently covers 65 square miles around the...
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From hype to halt: The stalled journey to self-driving cars

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Welcome back to the latest episode of “The Future of Automotive” on CBT News, where we put recent automotive and mobility news into the context of the broader themes impacting...
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Waymo will double its fleet of robotaxis by 2026 with new factory in Arizona to retrofit autonomous Jaguar I-PACE vehicles.

Waymo will double its robotaxi fleet by 2026

- May 7, 2025
Waymo, Alphabet's autonomous vehicle division, has revealed rare details about its fleet as it plans a significant expansion. The company announced it will add 2,000 robotaxis to its current fleet...
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Waymo plans to expand robotaxi service to D.C. in 2026

Waymo plans robotaxi service launch in D.C. for 2026

- March 26, 2025
Waymo plans to expand its autonomous ride-hailing service to Washington, D.C., in 2026. This strategic move aligns with growing federal efforts to establish a unified regulatory framework for autonomous vehicles...
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Robotaxi service and General Motors subsidiary Cruise dismissed nine leaders and laid off 900 employees as it grapples with safety inquiries.

Cruise fires 9 leaders, lays off 900 employees amidst safety probes

- December 14, 2023
This week, Robotaxi service and General Motors subsidiary Cruise let go of nine leading team members and revealed it would lay off an additional 900 employees as it faces investigations...
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Cruise Waymo

Robotaxi startups Waymo and Cruise press on while other AV companies fold

- November 25, 2022
Autonomous vehicle startups Cruise and Waymo are pressing ahead with plans to expand their use of driverless robotaxis to more cities, despite increasing discontent among investors and automakers regarding the...
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