Waymo’s Ojai: A First Look at the Zeekr-Based Pivot to Purpose-Built Robotaxis
Waymo is replacing the Jaguar I-Pace with the Ojai, a custom Zeekr-based vehicle. We go inside the new fleet to see how the Gen 6 Driver changes the…
Tag: Autonomous Driving
Waymo Outpaces Tesla in Texas Robotaxi Race, New State DMV Data Reveals
New data from the Texas DMV shows Alphabet's Waymo dominating the autonomous vehicle landscape in Texas with 577 registered AVs, dwarfing Tesla's small fleet.
The Trust Gap: Why Safety Guarantees and Lower Fares Aren’t Saving the Robotaxi
New data suggests a deep-seated psychological barrier to autonomous ride-hailing. Even '100% safe' robotaxis struggle to compete with human drivers in consumer polls.
Nuro’s Gamble on the ‘Second Mover’ Advantage in the Robotaxi Race
Nuro is pivoting from delivery to robotaxis with a strategic partnership involving Uber and Lucid, betting that following Waymo's lead is the safer path to scale.
Waymo’s Reality Check: Rain, Construction, and the Fragility of the Robotaxi Dream
Waymo has paused autonomous vehicle operations in several US cities due to weather and construction issues, highlighting the gap between commercial launch and total reliability.
Nuro’s Bet on the ‘Second Mover’ Advantage in the Robotaxi Race
Nuro is pivoting from delivery to passenger rides, betting that observing Waymo's operational hurdles will allow them to leapfrog the competition.
Waymo Pulls Robotaxis from Four Cities as Flooding Outpaces Software Fixes
Waymo has suspended operations in Atlanta, San Antonio, Dallas, and Houston after fleet struggles with severe weather and flooding sparked regulatory scrutiny.
Waymo Pauses Robotaxi Service in Four Cities as Heavy Flooding Exposes Sensor Gaps
Waymo halts robotaxi operations in Atlanta, Houston, Dallas, and San Antonio after vehicles struggle with flooded roads and severe weather.
Waymo Halts Robotaxi Service in Four Cities After Fleet Struggles with Flash Flooding
Waymo has suspended operations in four major cities as its autonomous fleet struggles to navigate flooded roads, triggering NHTSA scrutiny.
Waymo Pulls Robotaxis Off Freeways as Construction Zones Trip Up Autonomous Software
Waymo has halted autonomous rides on highways in San Francisco, LA, Phoenix, and Miami as the company struggles to navigate construction zones.