self-driving cars
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A self-driving car, or robotaxi, doesn't exist yet, but many automakers and mobility companies are trying to make it a reality, including Tesla's Cybercab.
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Hyundai Ioniq 5 electric robotaxi revealed with Motional autonomous-driving venture
Will the Hyundai Ioniq 5 electric car be put to use as an autonomous "robotaxi" before the Tesla Model 3 or Model Y?
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Hyundai and Apple are in talks to jointly develop self-driving electric cars
Hyundai has confirmed it's in the running to provide the underpinnings and battery tech for an Apple car.
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Ford Active Drive Assist vs. Tesla Autopilot: How the systems might compare
These two Tesla and Ford systems might have nearly the same function, but a cultural rift between Detroit and Silicon Valley separates them.
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Report: Cruise Origin electric self-driving shuttle will be made in Detroit
The former home of the Chevrolet Volt, among other vehicles, will assemble the Cruise Origin as well as GM's electric trucks and SUVs.
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Cruise Origin launches the driverless future of electric mobility
With the introduction of its fourth-generation self-driving vehicle, Cruise hopes to commercialize the technology on a much broader scale.
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A recently released study suggests that the proliferation of zero-emissions driverless cars could ultimately lead to higher energy consumption.
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Canoo won't let you buy the EVs they're developing for 2021 and beyond
The startup Canoo aims to be a subscription-only automaker, with a set of electric vehicles that it will design, maintain, and update.
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Survey: Brand won't matter for many self-driving car adopters in the future
A report from IBM finds that early self-driving car adopters may care more about digital threats and privacy than brand.
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Volvo study shows driver-assistance, self-driving features will make cars more efficient
Cars equipped with driver-assistance features such as adaptive cruise control will be more efficient, according to an NREL study.
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BMW reveals steering wheel for self-driving iNext electric SUV
For a vehicle that will sometimes transition from self-driving mode to driver control, BMW has revealed a steering wheel that can help quickly orient the driver.
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Project examines how to automate charging for self-driving fleets
Stable Auto and Electrify America are partnering on a pilot project in San Francisco that will study how to automate DC fast charging.
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A new J.D. Power report suggests that Americans don't have a lot of confidence in electric cars and broadly misunderstand self-driving cars.
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How much extra would you pay for a truly self-driving car? Twitter poll results
Given Tesla's future intent to create revenue-generating robo-taxis, how much value does Full Self-Driving add up to right now?
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Tesla to release new self-driving chip to older cars late this year, Musk says
Tesla CEO Elon Musk has announced that full self-driving upgrade chips for older cars could be available by the end of the year.
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How much extra would you pay for a truly self-driving car? Take our Twitter poll
Do you believe that a scenario with the greater value of full self-driving and the fleet of robotaxis is just around the corner?
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Tesla Navigate on Autopilot drives itself poorly, Consumer Reports finds
Consumer Reports tests automatic lane changes on Tesla's Navigate on Autopilot and finds it creates safety concerns.
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Report: Apple once attempted to buy Tesla
An analyst in a CNBC report has confirmed that Apple bid for Tesla in 2013, at $240 a share. Apple is reportedly no longer working on a self-driving car of its own.
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General Motors is building some of its future vehicles with a backbone that can support over-the-air updates and better overall security.
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AAA survey finds more optimism over self-driving cars than in EVs
More Americans think most cars will be able to drive themselves in 10 years than the number who think most cars will be electric in that time frame. That's according to a survey released Thursday by AAA, the nation's leading automobile club and provider of roadside assistance. According to the...
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Mercedes-Benz EQC, VW ID 3, FCA emissions boost Tesla: Today's Car News
Electric cars are starting to roll out from German automakers. Volkswagen gave a name to its new electric hatchback, and started taking orders. And Mercedes-Benz rolled the first electric EQC SUV off its assembly line in Germany. Details emerged of Fiat Chrysler's deal with Tesla to share emissions...
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Musk: Tesla will introduce Autopilot-informed insurance product next month
Tesla CEO Elon Musk noted that through its data gathering it has “great knowledge of the risk profile of the customers.”
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Tesla self-driving, battery production challenges, Qiantu K50: Today's Car News
Tesla announced plans to launch its self-driving network, and a report showed problems with battery production at Panasonic's battery-supply operations in Nevada. We took a close look at the Qiantu K50 electric sports car from Mullen. And our readers weigh in on which electric cars most interested...
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Musk aims to transform Tesla into self-driving robo-taxi company
At an investor presentation on Monday, Tesla CEO Elon Musk laid out plans essentially to transition the company from a traditional car manufacturer to an operator of self-driving “robo-taxis.” Musk reiterated a statement he made in January that all Tesla cars built since last month will...
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