Autonomous Vehicles
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Tesla Extends Robotaxi Hours in Austin Amid Nighttime Pet Detection Challenges
Tesla extended its Austin robotaxi operating hours to 11 PM, as CEO Elon Musk highlighted the challenge of detecting dark-colored pets on asphalt using camera-based AI.
How AI Researchers Are Teaching Autonomous Vehicles to Handle Unseen Road Hazards
Researchers at General Motors Israel have introduced RAD and JointDiffuse, two innovative AI frameworks designed to solve autonomous driving edge cases and synthetic data shortages.
Tesla's Cybercab makes debut in Texas, regulators keep a close eye
Tesla has begun offering rides in its new Cybercab in Austin, Texas. The two-seater vehicle, which lacks a steering wheel and pedals, has sparked interest from regulators and the NHTSA, who plan to review the company's operations.
Starting from 2030: How autonomous vehicles will reshape the auto insurance market
A new analysis by the Swiss bank Lombard Odier reveals how autonomous technology will transform vehicle ownership habits and radically alter insurance cost structures.
Serial autonomous vehicles on Israel’s roads: prospects for next year
Autonomous driving is approaching Israel thanks to a new international UN standard. Car importers are preparing for a shortage of vehicle-transport ships that could delay shipments until the end of the year. Also: BMW, Genesis, Toyota and KGM launch new models.
US study: Waymo's autonomous vehicles are safer than human drivers - by a large margin
According to an IIHS study, Waymo's autonomous vehicles are involved in 68% fewer traffic accidents than human-driven cars. The analysis covered data from July 2021 through December 2024.