Tag: transportation
Russian Satellite Operator to Provide Internet Access on 135 High-Speed Trains
Satellite internet from Bureau 1440 will connect 135 fast trains, including lastochka and sapsan models, running between Moscow and St. Petersburg.
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Xpeng Begins Mass Production of Robotaxis on Fully Chinese Platform
Chinese automaker Xpeng has initiated large-scale production of robotaxis built on a fully domestic platform, aiming for regular passenger service next year.
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Tesla Discloses Details of Two Robotaxi Accidents Involving Remote Operators
Tesla has shared reports on two robotaxi crashes that occurred while vehicles were remotely controlled, submitting data to NHTSA following declassification.
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Autonomous Trucks Expected to Make Up Nearly 20% of Russia’s Road Freight by 2035
By 2035, autonomous trucks are projected to account for roughly 19% of road freight transport in Russia, according to a new government plan.
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Waymo Updates Robotaxi Software to Avoid Driving Through Flooded Streets
Waymo modifies its robotaxi AI to better handle adverse weather by preventing autonomous vehicles from navigating through flooded roads.
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Global Chip Manufacturing Faces Helium Tank Shortage Amid Middle East Conflict
Chip production worldwide confronts new challenges as a Middle East conflict disrupts supply of specialized helium transport tanks.
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Tesla Semi Trucks Adopt Smaller Battery Packs Without Impacting Range
Tesla Semi trucks have been equipped with smaller battery packs than initially planned, yet their driving range remains unaffected.
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Tesla Begins Serial Production of Semi Electric Truck at New Nevada Facility
Tesla has initiated serial production of its electric Semi truck at a new manufacturing plant in Nevada, marking a key milestone for the company.
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Tesla’s Robotaxi Fleet Begins Expanding Driverless Operations in Texas Cities
Tesla’s robotaxi service in Texas now operates 25 fully driverless vehicles out of 165, marking gradual growth since its launch in Austin.
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California DMV Allows Police to Issue Traffic Citations to Self-Driving Cars Starting July
Starting July, California police can issue traffic citations to autonomous vehicle makers under new DMV regulations targeting rule violations.
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China Halts Robotaxi Licenses Following Baidu Service Disruption
Chinese regulators suspend new robotaxi licenses after a major outage impacted Baidu’s Apollo Go service, raising safety concerns.
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Zoox Reinvents Autonomous Taxis with a Symmetrical Parallelepiped Design
Zoox adopts a symmetrical parallelepiped design for autonomous taxis, diverging from typical sensor-equipped production vehicle prototypes.
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