Autonomous Mobility News Releases | Automotive World https://www.automotiveworld.com/news-releases/autonomous-news-releases/ Future mobility articles, reports, and events Fri, 02 May 2025 18:18:12 +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 Releases | Automotive World https://www.automotiveworld.com/news-releases/autonomous-news-releases/ 32 32 Uber and Momenta announce strategic agreement for Robotaxi deployment https://www.automotiveworld.com/news-releases/uber-and-momenta-announce-strategic-agreement-for-robotaxi-deployment/ Fri, 02 May 2025 18:18:12 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=440460 Uber Technologies, Inc. and Momenta today announced a strategic agreement to introduce autonomous vehicles to the Uber platform, in international markets outside of the US and China

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]]> WeRide debuts first fare-charging Level-4 robobus service in the heart of Guangzhou https://www.automotiveworld.com/news-releases/weride-debuts-first-fare-charging-level-4-robobus-service-in-the-heart-of-guangzhou/ Fri, 02 May 2025 15:21:11 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=440458 WeRide, a global leader in autonomous driving technology, has launched a paid commercial service with its Level-4 robobus in central Guangzhou

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]]> Uber and May Mobility announce strategic partnership to scale autonomous vehicles https://www.automotiveworld.com/news-releases/uber-and-may-mobility-announce-strategic-partnership-to-scale-autonomous-vehicles/ Thu, 01 May 2025 17:00:14 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=440428 Arlington, Texas identified as first city to launch May Mobility AVs on the Uber platform later this year

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]]> Aurora begins commercial driverless trucking in Texas, ushering in a new era of freight https://www.automotiveworld.com/news-releases/aurora-begins-commercial-driverless-trucking-in-texas-ushering-in-a-new-era-of-freight/ Thu, 01 May 2025 13:09:23 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=440333 With roundtrip driverless hauls between Dallas and Houston occurring on a regular basis, the company is the first to deploy a self-driving class 8 trucking service in the U.S.

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]]> WeRide speeds smart logistics commercialization with first driverless road testing license for Robovan in Guangzhou https://www.automotiveworld.com/news-releases/weride-speeds-smart-logistics-commercialization-with-first-driverless-road-testing-license-for-robovan-in-guangzhou/ Wed, 30 Apr 2025 15:03:33 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=440271 The unveiling ceremony for Guangzhou Nansha District's Autonomous Driving Test Base and Smart Transportation Demonstration Zone was held today in Mingzhu Bay

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]]> Toyota and Waymo outline strategic partnership to advance autonomous driving deployment https://www.automotiveworld.com/news-releases/toyota-and-waymo-outline-strategic-partnership-to-advance-autonomous-driving-deployment/ Wed, 30 Apr 2025 05:59:19 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=440199 Toyota Motor Corporation ("Toyota") and Waymo reached a preliminary agreement to explore a collaboration focused on accelerating the development and deployment of autonomous driving technologies

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]]> Hyundai Motor and Plus unveil concept for autonomous hydrogen freight ecosystem at ACT Expo 2025 https://www.automotiveworld.com/news-releases/hyundai-motor-and-plus-unveil-concept-for-autonomous-hydrogen-freight-ecosystem-at-act-expo-2025/ Tue, 29 Apr 2025 16:36:11 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=440164 Hyundai Motor and Plus showcase XCIENT Fuel Cell truck equipped with autonomous SuperDrive™ software through a concept film at ACT Expo 2025

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]]> TIER IV accelerates the deployment of autonomous trucks following completion of Japanese government initiative https://www.automotiveworld.com/news-releases/tier-iv-accelerates-the-deployment-of-autonomous-trucks-following-completion-of-japanese-government-initiative/ Mon, 28 Apr 2025 06:05:14 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=439953 TIER IV, the pioneering force behind the world’s first open-source software for autonomous driving, is thrilled to announce the successful completion of an initiative aimed at developing autonomous trucks to address the critical shortage of drivers in the logistics industry

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]]> Pony AI Inc. and Tencent Cloud announce strategic partnership to advance autonomous driving technology and Robotaxi commercial deployment https://www.automotiveworld.com/news-releases/pony-ai-inc-and-tencent-cloud-announce-strategic-partnership-to-advance-autonomous-driving-technology-and-robotaxi-commercial-deployment/ Fri, 25 Apr 2025 17:08:13 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=439943 Pony AI Inc., a global leader in achieving large-scale commercialization of autonomous mobility, announced a strategic partnership with Tencent Cloud and Smart Industries Group, the cloud business of Tencent Holding Limited, a world-leading Internet and technology company in China, to jointly advance autonomous driving technology and accelerate the commercialization of Robotaxi services

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]]> GAC debuted at the Auto Shanghai, unveiling the “X-SOUL AI Panorama” and four new models, accelerating the entry into the era of AI-powered vehicles https://www.automotiveworld.com/news-releases/gac-debuted-at-the-auto-shanghai-unveiling-the-x-soul-ai-panorama-and-four-new-models-accelerating-the-entry-into-the-era-of-ai-powered-vehicles/ Fri, 25 Apr 2025 16:00:48 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=439881 At this year’s auto show, GAC, with safety as the foundation, and supported by computing power, data, and algorithms, unveiled the "X-SOUL AI Panorama

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]]> TIER IV and CMU partner to pioneer “Level 4+” autonomy through Safety21: Advancing beyond the limits of embodied AI https://www.automotiveworld.com/news-releases/tier-iv-and-cmu-partner-to-pioneer-level-4-autonomy-through-safety21-advancing-beyond-the-limits-of-embodied-ai/ Fri, 25 Apr 2025 07:05:25 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=439863 TIER IV, the pioneering force behind the world’s first open-source software for autonomous driving, is proud to announce a strategic collaboration with Carnegie Mellon University (CMU), widely regarded as a birthplace of autonomous vehicles in 1984, to realize the new Level 4+ autonomy concept

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]]> Alliance for Automotive Innovation: Statement on new NHTSA AV framework https://www.automotiveworld.com/news-releases/alliance-for-automotive-innovation-statement-on-new-nhtsa-av-framework/ Thu, 24 Apr 2025 18:14:31 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=439941 Alliance for Automotive Innovation released the following statement on the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA) autonomous vehicle announcements

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]]> Infineon: XENSIV™ 4th generation of magnetic switches supports functional safety up to ASIL B in automotive applications https://www.automotiveworld.com/news-releases/infineon-xensiv-4th-generation-of-magnetic-switches-supports-functional-safety-up-to-asil-b-in-automotive-applications/ Thu, 24 Apr 2025 16:27:24 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=439832 When developing applications for autonomous driving, compliance with the ISO 26262 standard is crucial – at both the system and sensor levels

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]]> Four AT128 lidar sensors from Hesai selected as primary lidar for all Pony.ai seventh-generation robotaxis https://www.automotiveworld.com/news-releases/four-at128-lidar-sensors-from-hesai-selected-as-primary-lidar-for-all-pony-ai-seventh-generation-robotaxis/ Thu, 24 Apr 2025 13:27:24 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=439808 Hesai Group, the global leader in lidar technology for automotive mobility and robotic applications, today announced that its long-range, automotive-grade AT128 lidar has been selected as the primary lidar solution for all three mass production models of the new seventh-generation Robotaxi unveiled by Pony AI Inc., a global leader in the large-scale commercialization of autonomous mobility

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]]> Volkswagen and Uber launch long-term strategic partnership to deploy autonomous ID. Buzz vehicles on the Uber platform https://www.automotiveworld.com/news-releases/volkswagen-and-uber-launch-long-term-strategic-partnership-to-deploy-autonomous-id-buzz-vehicles-on-the-uber-platform/ Thu, 24 Apr 2025 12:12:49 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=439765 Volkswagen and Uber to deploy the ID. Buzz AD on the Uber platform in multiple U.S. markets, starting in Los Angeles

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]]> HiRain launches LRR615, production-intent imaging radar system based on Arbe’s chipset https://www.automotiveworld.com/news-releases/hirain-launches-lrr615-production-intent-imaging-radar-system-based-on-arbes-chipset/ Thu, 24 Apr 2025 09:22:03 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=439763 New radar system, featuring China's First High-Density Waveguide Antenna, is Now Available for OEM Evaluation

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]]> Nissan to begin demonstration test of Ambitious Time mobility service platform https://www.automotiveworld.com/news-releases/nissan-to-begin-demonstration-test-of-ambitious-time-mobility-service-platform/ Thu, 24 Apr 2025 07:51:42 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=439738 Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. today announced on the 24th that it will begin a demonstration test of its new mobility service platform Ambitious Time

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]]> Auto Shanghai 2025 – Nullmax showcases full-stack automated driving solutions https://www.automotiveworld.com/news-releases/auto-shanghai-2025-nullmax-showcases-full-stack-automated-driving-solutions/ Thu, 24 Apr 2025 06:04:17 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=439732 On April 23rd, the biennial Shanghai International Automobile Industry Exhibition kicked off grandly. Nullmax, an AI technology company specializing in AD/ADAS solutions for all scenarios, presented its self-developed full-stack MaxDrive solutions

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]]> Pony AI Inc. unveils seventh-generation Robotaxi lineup, targets mass production from mid-2025 https://www.automotiveworld.com/news-releases/pony-ai-inc-unveils-seventh-generation-robotaxi-lineup-targets-mass-production-from-mid-2025/ Wed, 23 Apr 2025 12:14:23 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=439620 Pony AI Inc. (“Pony.ai” or the “Company”), a global leader in achieving large-scale commercialization of autonomous mobility, today unveiled its seventh-generation autonomous driving system alongside the first public showcase of the Robotaxi lineup with Toyota, BAIC and GAC at the Shanghai International Automobile Industry Exhibition (the "Shanghai Auto Show")

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]]> Auto Shanghai: ZF presents connected chassis and range extender for electric drives https://www.automotiveworld.com/news-releases/auto-shanghai-zf-presents-connected-chassis-and-range-extender-for-electric-drives/ Wed, 23 Apr 2025 08:34:01 +0000 https://www.automotiveworld.com/?p=439601 By-wire technologies are becoming increasingly popular with Chinese vehicle manufacturers

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