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Autonomous Vehicles News
The latest Autonomous Vehicles news, tracked continuously by NeuraFeed. 4 source-cited articles covering Autonomous Vehicles announcements, releases, and analysis, each grounded in verified reporting.
Uber and Wayve Beat Rivals to London Streets With Supervised Robotaxi Service
Uber and British autonomous driving startup Wayve have launched London's first commercial robotaxi service, beating Alphabet-backed Waymo to the British capital. The phased rollout utilizes all-electric Ford Mustang Mach-E vehicles operating with licensed safety drivers behind the wheel. The launch marks only the second commercial deployment of robotaxis in Europe as British regulators finalize rules for fully driverless passenger transport.
Nevada Greenlights Major Robotaxi Expansion, Paving Way for Thousands of Autonomous Vehicles
Nevada's Transportation Authority has approved permits for Tesla, Uber, and Waymo to operate commercial robotaxi services in Clark County, including Las Vegas. These approvals could lead to the deployment of up to 8,000 robotaxis over the next year, significantly transforming local transportation. While Tesla initially received a highly restricted permit for 10 vehicles, a subsequent approval allows for up to 5,000, though the company anticipates deploying around 2,500 in the first year.
Tesla Robotaxi Crashes Involve Teleoperators, Raising New Safety Questions
Newly unredacted reports reveal two Tesla Robotaxi crashes in Austin, Texas, occurred while human teleoperators were remotely controlling the vehicles. These incidents, involving collisions with a metal fence and a construction barricade, highlight potential challenges in the handoff between autonomous systems and human intervention, adding to existing safety concerns about Tesla's robotaxi program. The disclosures come as Tesla aims to scale its driverless operations, prompting increased scrutiny from federal regulators.
Tesla's FSD Reality Check: Millions of Vehicles Require Hardware Upgrades for True Autonomy
Tesla CEO Elon Musk has admitted that approximately 4 million vehicles equipped with **Hardware 3 (HW3)** will never achieve unsupervised Full Self-Driving (FSD) capabilities, contradicting years of promises. This revelation necessitates a costly upgrade program involving new computers and cameras, with Tesla planning to build "mini-factories" to handle the massive undertaking. The news comes amidst growing customer frustration and legal challenges over FSD's long-promised but unfulfilled potential.