Mike McCaffrey<p>If <a href="https://a11y.social/tags/AutonomousVehicles" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>AutonomousVehicles</span></a> are going to be a thing, I hope they end up looking like the <a href="https://a11y.social/tags/Zoox" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Zoox</span></a>, since (as this article mentions) a cute box on wheels is going to be far more <a href="https://a11y.social/tags/accessible" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>accessible</span></a> than whatever <a href="https://a11y.social/tags/Tesla" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Tesla</span></a> is doing with their sportscar design.</p><p><a href="https://cleantechnica.com/2025/08/08/in-us-autonomous-robotaxi-wars-its-zoox-1-tesla-0/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">cleantechnica.com/2025/08/08/i</span><span class="invisible">n-us-autonomous-robotaxi-wars-its-zoox-1-tesla-0/</span></a></p>
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Ackman Dumps Google for Robotaxi Boom
Billionaire investor Bill Ackman has cut his Alphabet stake by 7% to back a rising robotaxi company that’s soared 266% since 2023. His bold move signals a shift from stable tech giants to disruptive AI-driven transportation, betting big on the future of autonomous ride-sharing.
#BillAckman #Alphabet #Robotaxi #AIStocks #AutonomousVehicles #TechInvesting #StockMarket #FutureOfTransport #DisruptiveTech
Read Full Article Here :- https://www.techi.com/bill-ackman-sells-alphabet-buys-robotaxi-stock-2025/
Uber + Lucid + Nuro = 20,000 robotaxis by 2032! Finally, a driver who won't ask "is this your first time using Uber?" or take mysterious detours through their ex's neighborhood. Starting late 2026 with multi-hundred-million investment 
tech.slashdot.orgUber Plans 20,000 Robotaxis in Six-Year Rollout with Lucid and Nuro - SlashdotUber said Thursday it will partner with electric vehicle maker Lucid Group and autonomous driving startup Nuro to deploy robotaxis using Lucid Gravity SUVs equipped with Nuro Driver technology on its ride-sharing network. The companies plan to launch the first vehicles in late 2026 in an unidentifie...
Uber partners with Baidu to deploy Apollo Go autonomous vehicles on its global platform, with initial launches in the Middle East and Asia by year-end.
#YonhapInfomax #Uber #Baidu #AutonomousVehicles #ApolloGo #GlobalExpansion #Economics #FinancialMarkets #Banking #Securities #Bonds #StockMarket
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Yonhap Infomax · Uber Partners with China's Baidu to Expand Autonomous Vehicles Globally
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Autonome Shuttles: Chance für alle oder neue Hürde?
Im aktuellen Deutschlandfunk‑Beitrag spreche ich darüber, warum „Barrierefreiheit ab Tag 1“ kein Nice‑to‑have ist, sondern Grundvoraussetzung – und welche Lösungen (z. B. Holon Mover) schon zeigen, wie’s geht.
Reinhören lohnt sich: Forschung aktuell vom 11. Juli.
https://www.deutschlandfunk.de/mit-rollstuhl-in-den-selbstfahrenden-bus-barrierefreiheit-im-autonomen-oepnv-100.html
#Barrierefreiheit #AutonomousVehicles #InclusiveDesign
DeutschlandfunkMit Rollstuhl in den selbstfahrenden Bus? Barrierefreiheit im autonomen ÖPNV
AI Fact of the Day... 
BYD's "God's Eye" parking system is so confident, they'll cover your fender benders 
While Tesla goes camera-only, BYD deploys 12 cameras + radar + lidar for their autonomous parking. Oh, and their $236K hypercar can literally jump over potholes. Because why not? 
tech.slashdot.orgBYD Pledges to Cover Damages from Self-Parking Car Crashes - SlashdotBYD has unveiled fully autonomous Level 4 self-parking across its vehicle lineup, powered by its advanced multi-sensor "God's Eye" system that's used by more than 1 million cars across China. "The company is so confident in the technology that it announced that it will cover any damages to your car ...
Waymo’s biggest challenge isn’t tech it’s politics. Despite proven safety in cities like Phoenix, NYC’s strict laws and fears over job loss are delaying AV rollout. Winning in NYC would prove Waymo’s cars can handle anywhere, but regulatory reform not
engineering holds the key.
#Waymo #AutonomousVehicles #Robotaxis #AVRegulation #SmartCities #UrbanMobility #FutureOfTransport #NYC #TechVsPolitics
Read Full Article Here :- https://www.techi.com/waymo-robotaxis-expand-philadelphia-nyc-regulation/
Waymo, Alphabet's autonomous vehicle unit, has launched safety driver-led tests in Philadelphia, marking a key step toward broader U.S. service expansion.
#YonhapInfomax #Waymo #AlphabetInc #AutonomousVehicles #Philadelphia #SafetyDriverTests #Economics #FinancialMarkets #Banking #Securities #Bonds #StockMarket
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Yonhap Infomax · Waymo Begins Safety Driver Tests in Philadelphia
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Waymo's taking "road trips" to Philly and NYC! But these aren't vacation drives - they're AI training missions where human-driven cars map cities before going autonomous. From Santa Monica to Manhattan, one systematic "trip" at a time. The future of transportation is learning to navigate one complex downtown at a time! 
tech.slashdot.orgWaymo Starts Robotaxi Testing In Philadelphia and NYC - SlashdotWaymo has launched new "road trips" to Philadelphia and New York City, "signaling the Alphabet-owned company's interest in expanding into Northeastern cities," reports TechCrunch. While these trips don't guarantee commercial launches, they follow a pattern that previously led to deployments in citie...