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Tesla's new Austin robotaxi service area map raises questions — and eyebrows
An upside-down Tesla “T”? An upraised middle finger? Something else? The geofenced boundaries of the EV maker’s new Austin service area are drawing laughs and criticism.
Tesla robotaxis begin rolling in Austin, but only for a select few
The limited rollout came after Gov. Greg Abbott on Friday signed legislation requiring a state permit to operate self-driving vehicles in Texas.
Why Tesla likely won’t offer robotaxi service in SF in ‘a month or two’
“Tesla has, through its own decisions, deprived the public, deprived DMV and ultimately deprived itself of the credible data that it would need to make that argument” that its autonomous vehicle system is safe enough to operate driverlessly, Walker Smith said.
Tesla's expanded Robotaxi geofence in Austin has a very distinct shape. OK, it's a giant penis.
For comparison, Alphabet's Waymo covers a roughly equal, but far less penile-shaped area of Austin. Musk recently announced the Robotaxi project's expansion in Austin, and added that the Robotaxi service may expand to the Bay Area "in a month or two." We shudder to think which shape the Robotaxi geofenced area may take over there.
Tesla expands geofence in Austin for robotaxi pilot program
Tesla has expanded the geofence in its robotaxi pilot in Austin, less than a month after the program’s official launch.
Tesla robotaxi incidents spark confusion and concerns in Austin
Two weeks into Tesla’s invite-only ride-hailing service, CEO Elon Musk’s die-hard fans are amazed, but it’s not clear anyone else is.
Alphabet's Waymo picks up speed as Tesla robotaxi service expands
Alphabet's Waymo robotaxis have driven more than 100 million miles without a human behind the wheel, doubling the mileage in about six months, a top company official said, as it speeds up deployment in U.
Waymo Expands in Austin. Everything to Know About the Robotaxi
Along with Austin, Waymo currently operates fully autonomous rides for the general public in Phoenix, San Francisco, Los Angeles and Atlanta, which take place aboard the all-elect
Waymo expands Austin service area to 90 square miles, topping Tesla
The Alphabet-owned autonomous ride-hailing service now covers neighborhoods like Crestview, Windsor Park, and The Domain.
Waymo Expands in Austin After Tesla Launches Robotaxi Competitor
Waymo is more than doubling its service territory in Austin as the driverless taxi firm looks to fend off competition from Tesla Inc.
Waymo expands coverage in Austin, Texas, as robotaxi competition heats up
Alphabet's Waymo is expanding its service in Austin, Texas, to 90 square miles from 37 square miles earlier, the software giant's self-driving unit said on Thursday, seeking to protect its top position in the city from rivals such as Tesla.
Uber revs up the pressure on Tesla with plan for a fleet of 20,000 robotaxis
By comparison, current industry leader Waymo operates 1,500 driverless taxis — including about 100 in Austin — in partnership ...
I tried Tesla's new Robotaxi. Here's what it got right (and wrong).
Tesla's robotaxi encountered three disengagements or human interventions during Business Insider's test of the service.
‘Elon is gambling’ — How Tesla is proving doubters right on why its robotaxi service cannot scale
Monday's near deadly accident with a Tesla autonomous car driving towards an oncoming train show humans are still needed to ...
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Waymo outlengths Tesla: Elon’s phallic Robotaxi map backfires in Austin’s expansion battle
Tesla started a dick measuring contest with Waymo, and it is losing. The Alphabet company is expanding its service ...
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Elon Musk Promises ‘Step Change’ In Tesla Self-Driving As Austin Robotaxi Upgrades Go Mainstream
Tesla CEO Elon Musk said his company is gearing up for a major leap in its Full Self-Driving (FSD) capability, as it integrates software improvements from the Austin Robotaxi program into its main ...
Waymo and Tesla are getting into a size contest. Temper your expectations with both companies — for now.
Waymo more than doubled its robotaxi service area in Austin just days after Tesla showed off a phallic-shaped service area ...
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Drone footage suggests Tesla Giga Texas is ramping up production with surge of new castings — here's the latest
It sounds like Tesla is confident enough in the product it has developed to start producing them at scale. Drone footage ...
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Tesla’s Driverless Car Launch Could Reshape Your Budget
Tesla’s much-anticipated robotaxi service will soon hit Austin streets. While the rollout might seem like just another tech milestone, it could signal the beginning of a major shift in how Americans ...