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Lucid Reboots C-Suite Under New CEO After 18% Layoffs
business9 days ago

Lucid Reboots C-Suite Under New CEO After 18% Layoffs

Lucid Motors is executing a near-complete C-suite overhaul under new CEO Silvio Napoli, following an 18% layoff and withdrawal of 2026 production guidance. The leadership reset brings in CFO Alexander De Bock, CTO Raja Ramana Macha, and senior executives Billy Hayes (Chief Customer Officer), Hugo Martinho (Chief Transformation Officer) and Kay Stepper (President of Lucid Technologies and Chief Digital Officer), plus a Lucid Technologies unit focused on robotaxis and AI. The moves aim to simplify the organization and boost accountability as Lucid posts Q2 production of 4,774 and deliveries of 3,953 (about 7,000 in H1), signaling a tighter path to execution ahead of the August earnings call.

via Electrek|
#business#c-suite-shake-up#layoffs
Waymo recalls nearly 3,900 robotaxis over construction-zone software issue
technology21 days ago

Waymo recalls nearly 3,900 robotaxis over construction-zone software issue

Waymo is voluntarily recalling about 3,900 robotaxis in the U.S. to fix a software issue after multiple incidents of driving into closed freeway construction zones; it’s the second recall in a month, with freeway operations restricted while a remedy is developed, and service continues on surface streets as Waymo pursues international expansion and updates to its subscription model.

via CNBC|
#autonomous-vehicles#nhtsa#recall
Robotaxis accrue a bizarre lost-and-found catalog as Uber expands self-driving fleet
technology1 month ago

Robotaxis accrue a bizarre lost-and-found catalog as Uber expands self-driving fleet

Uber’s Lost and Found Index now includes items left in robotaxis from its growing autonomous-car partners (Waymo, Motional, Avride) as self-driving trips rise, though they still account for under 1% of rides. Riders leave both common items—phones, wallets, keys, glasses—and odd leftovers like a bowling ball, a unicorn Beanie Baby, dentures, and designer items. Returns are handled via in-app support with a $15 courier fee or pickup at a depot, under Uber’s Autonomous Solutions program. Uber aims to expand AV trips to about 15 cities globally and become the largest robotaxi broker by 2029, with occasional mishaps like a Waymo luggage incident later covered by Waymo.

via The Verge|
#lost-and-found#robotaxis#self-driving
Waymo Leads Texas Robotaxi Push as Tesla Lags
transportation1 month ago

Waymo Leads Texas Robotaxi Push as Tesla Lags

Texas DMV data show Waymo far ahead in robotaxi deployments: 577 Waymo vehicles versus 42 Tesla robotaxi, with Avride at 317 and Nuro at 47. The state also enacted a law requiring self-certification that AVs meet Level 4 SAE standards. Tesla’s Cybercab rollout is slow; Elon Musk had promised 500 robotaxis in Austin by 2025 but later trimmed to 60, and investors remain wary as Tesla pivots to supervised autonomy while rivals push ahead, despite safety recalls affecting the sector.

via Gizmodo|
#driverless-cars#robotaxis#tesla
Waymo recalls 3,800 robotaxis to fix flood-driving software
technology2 months ago

Waymo recalls 3,800 robotaxis to fix flood-driving software

Waymo is voluntarily recalling about 3,800 robotaxis using its fifth- and sixth-generation ADS to fix software that could drive into flooded roadways, after incidents in Austin and elsewhere; the company says it’s implemented mitigations, added safeguards, and is restricting operations during extreme weather as it works to resume public rides, including in San Antonio where a recent flood-related incident prompted a NHTSA probe.

via CNBC|
#flooding#nhtsa#recall
Uber bets big on Rivian robotaxis, targeting 50,000 autonomous EVs by 2031
business3 months ago

Uber bets big on Rivian robotaxis, targeting 50,000 autonomous EVs by 2031

Uber will invest up to $1.25 billion in Rivian to deploy up to 50,000 robotaxis through 2031, starting with a $300 million initial investment after signing and regulatory approval. The deal envisions 10,000 autonomous Rivian R2s, with an option for up to 40,000 more from 2030, rolled out across 25 cities in the U.S., Canada, and Europe, beginning in 2028 with San Francisco and Miami. Uber’s platform would host these robotaxis exclusively in the first markets; Rivian’s tech stack and vertical integration underpin the plan, which follows other mobility investments and signals a push into the anticipated robotaxi market. Licensing fees for the software are part of the agreement.

via CNBC|
#autonomous-vehicles#business#investment
Trump's 100% Buy America Rule Could Block $5B EV Charger Rollout
business3 months ago

Trump's 100% Buy America Rule Could Block $5B EV Charger Rollout

Trump's plan to require 100% domestic content for federally funded EV chargers would effectively kill the $5 billion program, since no 100% domestically produced chargers exist and demand isn't high enough to justify domestic production, according to 20 state attorneys general; the piece also notes Uber's plan to deploy Nvidia-powered robotaxis by 2028 (starting in LA and SF in 2027), Audi ending the A8, and Ford recalling about 47,804 EcoBoost-powered vehicles for a potential engine valve issue.

via Jalopnik|
#autonomous-vehicles#business#buy-america
First Responders Push Back on Unpaid Robotaxi Roadside Duty
technology4 months ago

First Responders Push Back on Unpaid Robotaxi Roadside Duty

San Francisco emergency crews say they’re increasingly acting as roadside assistance for immobilized Waymo robotaxis during outages, moving stalled vehicles and coordinating with the company, a burden that public-safety officials say is unsustainable; Waymo says it trains first responders and seeks to limit such use while providing the capability when needed.

via Futurism|
#emergency-services#public-safety#robotaxis
New York shelves robotaxi expansion, stalling Waymo's NYC ambitions
technology4 months ago

New York shelves robotaxi expansion, stalling Waymo's NYC ambitions

Governor Hochul dropped a budget proposal that would have allowed limited robotaxi deployments outside New York City, a setback for Waymo as legislative support never materialized; Waymo has spent millions lobbying and currently tests driverless rides in NYC under a permit that expires March 31. Current rules require safety drivers, and the state did not move to authorize broader deployment, while Waymo aims to expand to about 20 more cities in 2026 and other AV developers have faced regulatory hurdles in NYC.

via The Verge|
#autonomous-vehicles#new-york#policy
overseas remote operators steer Waymo robotaxis amid Senate safety scrutiny
technology5 months ago

overseas remote operators steer Waymo robotaxis amid Senate safety scrutiny

Waymo’s chief safety officer testified that overseas remote operators in the Philippines provide guidance to its robotaxis in challenging situations, but the vehicles retain full control. Lawmakers pressed on cybersecurity, data freshness, and operator qualifications as part of a Senate hearing on federal autonomous-vehicle safety rules, with context from related incidents and industry debates.

via eletric-vehicles.com|
#philippines#remote-operators#robotaxis
Tesla Q4 Deliveries: Will the EV Giant Meet Low Expectations?
business6 months ago

Tesla Q4 Deliveries: Will the EV Giant Meet Low Expectations?

Tesla's Q4 vehicle deliveries fell 16% to 418,227, missing expectations and marking an 8.6% decline for 2025, amid a challenging demand environment post-EV tax credit expiration. Despite the lower numbers, analyst opinions are mixed, with some viewing the results as better than feared. Tesla's focus for 2026 is on autonomous robotaxis and AI-driven services, with significant developments expected. Tesla's stock experienced a slight decline following the report, amid broader EV market competition and strategic shifts.

via Investor's Business Daily|
#2026-forecasts#business#electric-vehicles