Uber starts deploying fully driverless WeRide robotaxis in Abu Dhabi, after launching its robotaxi service with safety drivers in the UAE in December 2024
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Waymo introduces teen accounts, starting with letting teenagers in Phoenix aged 14 to 17 use its Waymo One ride-hailing service alone with parental approval
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Elon Musk unveils a Tesla Cybercab prototype, claims “you will be able to buy one” for under $30K, and expects the robotaxi to be in production “before 2027”
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Uber announces an EV-only Uber Green in 40 cities that riders can prioritize, a GPT-4o-powered chatbot coming in 2025 to answer drivers' EV questions, and more
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Q&A with Car Connectivity Consortium VP Daniel Knobloch on digital car keys, getting automakers to agree on a standard in 2020, securing against theft, and more
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Google forms an independent advisory board for Travel Impact Model, its open-source tool for predicting the per-passenger carbon emissions of an upcoming flight
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GM unveils Ultra Cruise, a driver-assist system it says will cover 2M+ miles of US and Canadian roads at launch in 2023 and eventually 95% of driving scenarios
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GM announces Ultifi, a software platform for its cars that will enable OTA updates, in-car subscription services, and more, rolling out in 2023
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Bird to add e-bikes to its fleet and will open up its app to local shared operators in select cities this year; Spin launches its first e-scooter built in-house
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Waymo to return its fleet to service in Bay Area starting June 8th delivering packages for two non-profits, thus sidestepping “shelter-in-place” regulations
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