This new funding brings FERNRIDE’s Series A round to a total of $50 million, just months after the round’s first $31 million was announced.
Waabi partners with Uber Freight to deploy autonomous trucks at scale
Over the next 10 years, Waabi and Uber Freight plan to deploy Waabi Drivers alongside carrier partners on the Uber Freight network.
Waymo to give free robotaxi rides during LA tour
Waymo will be offering free rides to residents and visitors across different LA neighborhoods ahead of a wider service launch.
driveblocks brings in over $2.36M for its Mapless Autonomy Platform
driveblocks plans to use the funding to further develop its core technology, the Mapless Autonomy Platform.
Gatik to deploy autonomous trucks with Tyson Foods
Starting this week, Gatik’s autonomous trucks will operate on predetermined short-haul routes to move products from plant to storage facilities.
Argo AI founders launch autonomous trucking startup Stack AV
Stack AV, an autonomous trucking startup based in Pittsburgh, PA, has announced the launch of its autonomous trucking business.
Beep partners with Oxa to bring Oxa-driven AVs to the US
The partnership will involve Oxa’s autonomy software being installed in a variety of vehicle types operated by Beep.
Cruise AVs are coming to Charlotte, NC
Cruise said that it has started initial testing across the city and will be working towards offering driverless rides.
CPUC votes to grant Cruise & Waymo final permits
The vote allows Cruise and Waymo to charge for all rides, expand hourly operations and service area, and add as many robotaxis to their fleets as they want.
Cruise grows Arizona service area by 20x
Cruise has recently greatly expanded its service area in Phoenix, AZ, with its new service area being 20 times the size of its previous service area.
Waymo AVs are coming to Austin
This makes Austin Waymo’s fourth major ride-hail city, joining Metro Phoenix, San Francisco, and Los Angeles.
Wind River, Horizon Robotics partner to advance smart driving systems
Wind River, a developer of software for mission-critical intelligent systems, has announced a strategic collaboration with Horizon Robotics.
Cruise robotaxis will soon be available in Nashville
Kyle Vogt, the co-founder and CEO of Cruise, announced today that Cruise vehicles will be heading to Nashville.
Waymo pumps the brakes on self-driving trucks
Waymo still plans to continue to collaborate with DTNA to advance the technical development of an autonomous trucking platform.
TWK releases compact encoders for mobile robots
TWK offers a portfolio of certified sensors in a compact design with different safety interfaces.
Zoox robotaxis hit the road in Las Vegas
Zoox’s purpose-built robotaxis with no steering wheel or pedals are now driving on public roads in Las Vegas.
Indy Autonomous Challenge sets autonomous vehicle speed record at Monza Raceway
After crashing earlier in the week, team PoliMOVE finished its final lap in a borrowed vehicle with a blistering 2:05.87 on the 5.79 kilometer / 3.6-mile-long track, with 11 turns, reaching a top speed of 273.4 KPH (169.8 MPH).
Fernride raises $31M for autonomous yard trucks
Fernride will use the funding to scale its operations with new and existing customers globally and boost its technological development.
Wayve.AI on how generative AI can advance AVs
Alex Kendall, Wayve.AI’s co-founder and CEO, gave insight in a recent blog post about how generative AI models can aid the autonomous vehicle industry.
Waymo robotaxis to be available through Uber
The companies announced a multi-year strategic partnership that will make the Waymo Driver available on the Uber Platform.
Waymo expands service area in Phoenix, SF
Waymo announced that it has doubled its robotaxi service area in Phoenix and is growing its service area in San Francisco.
Cruise expanding 24/7 robotaxi service in SF
Cruise’s expanded service area and operating hours will be rolled out in stages, with Cruise employees having access first, then Power Users and the general public.