Latest news and articles about autonomous driving technology from NEX English
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has closed its investigation into Tesla's Smart Summon feature, stating that incidents related to this feature were rare and did not result in injuries. This decision follows Tesla's release of several software updates aimed at improving performance.
A mass breakdown of self-driving taxis in Wuhan, China, halted over a hundred vehicles mid-road, reigniting discussions on the safety of this technology. The incident occurred on Tuesday, with local police confirming it was due to a 'system malfunction.'
CaoCao, a Chinese company backed by Geely, aims to strengthen its position in the self-driving taxi market with an ambitious plan to deploy <strong>100,000</strong> autonomous vehicles by <strong>2030</strong>. This initiative comes as competition intensifies in the sector with advancing technology.
Pony.ai, a leading Chinese autonomous driving technology company, announced its intention to operate a fleet of 3,000 self-driving taxis by the end of 2026. This expansion will cover over 20 cities worldwide, reflecting significant growth in the sector.
Amazon's Zoox has announced plans to launch a self-driving taxi service in Austin and Miami later this year. The service will initially be available to company employees and their families before opening to the public.