Tag: self-driving
BYD Plans Zero-Accident Autopilot with Compensation Guarantee for Crashes
Chinese automaker BYD aims for zero accidents with its God’s Eye autopilot system and will cover damages if crashes occur.
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BYD Reports Autopilot-Equipped Vehicles Exhibit Sixfold Reduction in Serious Accidents Compared to Human Drivers
Chinese automaker BYD voluntarily shares data indicating its autopilot technology reduces serious accidents by six times compared to average human drivers.
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Tesla Electric Vehicles Reach 16 Billion Kilometers Driven in Autonomous Mode
Tesla’s fleet has collectively logged over 16 billion kilometers in autonomous mode, marking a significant milestone toward driverless operation.
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GM’s Super Cruise Driver Assistance System Surpasses One Billion Miles Over Nine Years
GM’s Super Cruise has logged over one billion miles, emphasizing safety and driver monitoring on mapped highways since 2017.
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Tesla Begins Production of Autonomous Cybercab Taxi, Aiming to Replace Model Y Fleet
Tesla has launched production of its driverless Cybercab taxi, designed to gradually replace Model Y vehicles in its autonomous fleet.
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California Regulators Reject Tesla’s Robotaxi Claims Amid Driver Oversight
California authorities state Tesla’s ride services with drivers on board do not qualify as true robotaxis, challenging the company’s claims.
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U.S. Regulator Expands Tesla Autopilot Probe Following Nine Crash Incidents
The U.S. safety regulator intensifies scrutiny of Tesla’s Autopilot after nine crashes, including one fatal, to assess its response to changing road conditions.
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Lucid Unveils Concept for Autonomous Two-Seater Taxi, Poised to Rival Tesla Cybercab
Lucid Motors reveals a concept for an autonomous electric two-seat taxi, aiming to challenge Tesla’s Cybercab in the future mobility space.
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Automakers Develop Systems Allowing Drivers to Divert Attention, Raising Safety and Liability Concerns
Automakers advance toward driver distraction-allowing systems, prompting new debates on safety protocols and legal responsibility.
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Court Upholds $243 Million Verdict Against Tesla in Fatal Autopilot Crash Case
Tesla’s appeal was denied in a $243 million lawsuit tied to a 2019 autopilot crash that resulted in a fatality and serious injuries.
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Waymo Unveils Sixth-Generation Robotaxi Technology Starting with Employees in SF and LA
Waymo launches its sixth-generation robotaxi tech for employee rides in SF and LA before expanding to thousands of vehicles nationwide.
Read MoreTesla’s Robotaxi Pilot Retains Safety Drivers in Adjacent Vehicles
Tesla’s robotaxi trials continue with safety drivers monitoring from neighboring cars rather than inside the autonomous vehicles themselves.
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