Autonomous Mobility News | Automotive World https://www.automotiveworld.com/news/autonomous-mobility-news/ Future mobility articles, reports, and events Fri, 02 May 2025 12:02:44 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.1 https://www.automotiveworld.com/app/uploads/2024/04/cropped-cropped-aw-favicon-18-32x32.png Autonomous Mobility News | Automotive World https://www.automotiveworld.com/news/autonomous-mobility-news/ 32 32 Uber partners with May Mobility for Arlington robotaxi project https://www.automotiveworld.com/news/uber-partners-with-may-mobility-for-arlington-robotaxi-project/ Fri, 02 May 2025 05:56:00 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=440441 Uber continues to build partnerships in the autonomous driving segment. By Stewart Burnett

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]]> Mercedes-Benz enters LiDAR partnership with Luminar https://www.automotiveworld.com/news/mercedes-benz-enters-lidar-partnership-with-luminar/ Fri, 02 May 2025 05:50:52 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=440443 Mercedes-Benz had previously been reported to be sourcing its LiDAR sensors from Chinese manufacturer Hesai. By Stewart Burnett

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]]> Hyundai unveils latest Xcient fuel cell truck https://www.automotiveworld.com/news/hyundai-unveils-latest-xcient-fuel-cell-truck/ Thu, 01 May 2025 05:41:47 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=440398 Plus’ SAE Level 4 autonomous driving system will be integrated into the new fuel cell truck. By Stewart Burnett

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]]> Huawei enlists 11 Chinese OEMs for AV safety pact https://www.automotiveworld.com/news/huawei-enlists-11-chinese-oems-for-av-safety-pact/ Thu, 01 May 2025 05:41:44 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=440415 Xiaomi, which is currently embroiled in a scandal involving the safety of its AV technology, was notably absent from the list. By Stewart Burnett

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]]> Abu Dhabi expands robotaxi plans with Autogo and Apollo Go https://www.automotiveworld.com/news/abu-dhabi-expands-robotaxi-plans-with-autogo-and-apollo-go/ Thu, 01 May 2025 05:25:41 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=440386 Apollo Go and Autogo join a growing number of robotaxi operators looking to seize a portion of the UAE’s nascent robotaxi segment. By Stewart Burnett

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]]> Toyota and Waymo explore collaboration on AV tech https://www.automotiveworld.com/news/toyota-and-waymo-explore-collaboration-on-av-tech/ Wed, 30 Apr 2025 06:00:46 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=440229 Waymo’s Tekedra Mawakana indicated that Toyota vehicles will soon join Waymo’s robotaxi fleets. By Stewart Burnett

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]]> Pony.ai partners with Tencent on autonomous driving https://www.automotiveworld.com/news/pony-ai-partners-with-tencent-on-autonomous-driving/ Tue, 29 Apr 2025 05:00:32 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=440106 The two companies will collaborate in multiple areas, including co-development of an autonomous driving digital testing platform. By Stewart Burnett

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]]> California proposes to allow driverless truck testing https://www.automotiveworld.com/news/california-proposes-to-allow-driverless-truck-testing/ Mon, 28 Apr 2025 05:57:31 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=439972 Testing would be restricted to pre-approved highways and exclude vehicles transporting certains types of goods. By Stewart Burnett

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]]> Tier IV completes robotruck testing for Japanese government https://www.automotiveworld.com/news/tier-iv-completes-robotruck-testing-for-japanese-government/ Mon, 28 Apr 2025 04:56:54 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=439997 Tier IV received US$4.5 for its participation in the testing initiative. By Stewart Burnett

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]]> US softens rules on AVs, including NHTSA crash reports https://www.automotiveworld.com/news/us-weakens-rules-on-avs-including-nhtsa-crash-reports/ Fri, 25 Apr 2025 18:38:25 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=439889 The new rules “streamline the reporting to sharpen the focus on critical safety information while removing unnecessary and duplicative requirements". By Stewart Burnett

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]]> Alphabet CEO: Waymo may sell its robotaxis to consumers https://www.automotiveworld.com/news/alphabet-ceo-waymo-may-sell-its-robotaxis-to-consumers/ Fri, 25 Apr 2025 06:30:26 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=439892 No details were offered on exactly when consumers might be able to get their hands on a personal Waymo robotaxi. By Stewart Burnett

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]]> Tesla’s Musk criticises Waymo, former CEO Krafcik snipes back https://www.automotiveworld.com/news/oem-news/teslas-musk-criticises-waymo-former-ceo-krafcik-snipes-back/ Fri, 25 Apr 2025 06:21:58 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=439926 Tesla has “failed utterly and completely at this for each of the 10 years” it has hyped its robotaxis, said Krafcik. By Stewart Burnett

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]]> Volkswagen and Uber team up for US robotaxi operation https://www.automotiveworld.com/news/volkswagen-and-uber-team-up-for-us-robotaxi-operation/ Thu, 24 Apr 2025 06:50:47 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=439839 Volkswagen’s ID.Buzz minivans will be equipped with Moia’s autonomous driving system for the Uber platform service. By Stewart Burnett

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]]> Pony.ai unveils three new robotaxis, mass production by EOY https://www.automotiveworld.com/news/pony-ai-unveils-three-new-robotaxis-mass-production-by-eoy/ Thu, 24 Apr 2025 06:47:02 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=439800 Pony.ai’s seventh-generation autonomous driving system will be deployed in three new robotaxis from Toyota, GAC and BAIC. By Stewart Burnett

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]]> Pony.ai warns US trade war will its hamper expansion plans https://www.automotiveworld.com/news/pony-ai-warns-us-trade-war-will-its-hamper-expansion-plans/ Thu, 24 Apr 2025 06:30:41 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=439796 Pony.ai is less worried about supply chain disruption, and more about damaged sentiment towards Chinese-made autonomous software. By Stewart Burnett

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]]> GAC takes ownership of SAE Level 4 robotaxi safety https://www.automotiveworld.com/news/gac-takes-ownership-of-sae-level-4-robotaxi-safety/ Wed, 23 Apr 2025 06:30:58 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=439645 The development comes days after China tightened its rules around autonomous vehicle technology and marketing. By Stewart Burnett

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]]> Intel unveils new automotive chipsets at Shanghai Auto Show https://www.automotiveworld.com/news/intel-unveils-new-automotive-chipsets-at-shanghai-auto-show/ Tue, 22 Apr 2025 23:48:02 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=439671 The news comes amid reports that Intel plans to cut a fifth of its global workforce. By Stewart Burnett

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]]> Tesla settles lawsuit over sudden acceleration death https://www.automotiveworld.com/news/439496/ Tue, 22 Apr 2025 06:45:10 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=439496 Chief Executive Elon Musk pledged back in 2022 never to settle an unjust case. By Stewart Burnett

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]]> Wayve officially launches AV testing centre in Japan https://www.automotiveworld.com/news/wayve-officially-launches-av-testing-centre-in-japan/ Tue, 22 Apr 2025 06:29:22 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=439511 Wayve continues its steady expansion into global markets with its first testing centre in Asia. By Stewart Burnett

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]]> VW to debut AI-powered ADAS specifically for Chinese market https://www.automotiveworld.com/news/vw-to-debut-ai-powered-adas-specifically-for-chinese-market/ Thu, 17 Apr 2025 09:00:21 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=439353 Volkswagen and Carizon plan to release a new ADAS that is specifically designed for China’s roads. By Will Girling

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