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Rivian faces a class action lawsuit over self-driving in its early vehicles
Rivian is facing a class action lawsuit concerning the self-driving capabilities of its earlier vehicle models. The lawsuit alleges issues with the autonomous features present in these early vehicles.
Mobileye (MBLY) plans to launch US robotaxi service in 2027
Mobileye plans to launch a self-driving robotaxi service in a major US city in 2027, initially deploying a fleet of 100 vehicles. The company intends to expand this service to approximately 17,000 vehicles over the following five years. This announcement positions Mobileye as a competitor to Tesla in the autonomous vehicle market.
NVIDIA- and Uber-backed Nuro is testing autonomous vehicles in Tokyo
Nuro, a self-driving startup backed by NVIDIA, Toyota, and Uber, has begun testing its autonomous vehicles on the streets of Tokyo. The company plans to launch a robotaxi service with Uber and Lucid in San Francisco this year. Tokyo's complex urban environment presents a significant test for Nuro's autonomous driving systems as they aim for Level 4 autonomy.
Amazon’s Zoox will test its robotaxis in Dallas and Phoenix
Amazon's autonomous vehicle subsidiary, Zoox, is expanding its testing operations to Dallas and Phoenix. The company will initially use retrofitted Toyota Highlander SUVs with safety drivers to map the cities before deploying its purpose-built robotaxis. This expansion aims to test the vehicles' sensors and battery performance in diverse conditions and increases Zoox's operational footprint to 10 US cities.