Japan's Toyota starts collaborating with self-driving leader Waymo on autonomous cars
Japan's top automaker Toyota announced a partnership with U.S. autonomous driving technology company Waymo on Wednesday.
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Page 10: Research news on Autonomous mobility services
Autonomous mobility services encompass the deployment and operation of self-driving ground and air vehicles for passenger and goods transport, including robotaxis, autonomous shuttles, delivery robots, and electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) air taxis. Work in this area addresses large-scale fleet deployment, safety performance, human oversight, and integration with existing ride-hailing and public transport systems, alongside evolving legal, liability, and data-sharing frameworks that govern automated driving functions from Level 2 driver assistance to fully driverless operation.
Automotive
Smart driving new front in China car wars despite fatal crash
Intelligent driving features are the new battleground in China's merciless car market, with competition spurring brands to world-leading advances—but a recent fatal crash has seen the government intervene to put the brakes ...
Apr 28, 2025
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Tesla could benefit the most from new rules on reporting of self-driving car crashes
Rule changes announced by the Trump administration this week could allow automakers to report fewer crashes involving self-driving cars, with Tesla potentially emerging as the main beneficiary.
Apr 26, 2025
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California proposes allowing testing of self-driving heavy-duty trucks
California regulators have released a new proposal to allow the testing of self-driving heavy duty trucks on public roads.
Apr 26, 2025
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Self-driving vehicles: The road to cheaper, sustainable urban transport in Europe
The future of urban mobility is near. EU-backed trials of driverless cars in public transport could make Europe's city centers affordable, cleaner, safer, more efficient, inclusive and fair.
Apr 24, 2025
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Fatal Xiaomi crash raises questions about assisted driving tech in China
Chinese EV maker Xiaomi said it would cooperate with a police investigation into a fatal crash involving one of its cars which had been in autonomous mode just before the accident.
Apr 2, 2025
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UK vows £20 million to boost drone and 'flying taxi' services
The UK government said Tuesday it had pledged £20 million ($25.8 million) to help commercial drone services and "flying taxis" take off in Britain.
Apr 1, 2025
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Research reveals the problem with self-driving cars and traffic laws
Self-driving vehicles are becoming more commonplace on our roads but the traffic legislation keeping them in check is not up to speed, according to new research led by Charles Darwin University (CDU).
Mar 28, 2025
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Waymo plans to bring its driverless taxis to Washington in 2026
Waymo on Tuesday added Washington to its pioneering robotaxi service's steadily expanding list of U.S. markets, although passengers will have to wait until next year until they can take a driverless ride around the nation's ...
Mar 25, 2025
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Embattled Tesla recalls Cybertrucks over risk of panel detachment
Tesla is recalling more than 46,000 Cybertrucks because of a defect that can lead an exterior panel to detach, increasing the risk of a crash, according to a safety notice reviewed Thursday by AFP.
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