Hyundai Ioniq 5 robotaxi passes “driver’s license test” in the US
Hyundai releases video showing its electric Ioniq 5 self-driving robotaxi successfully completing a process similar to that of a US driver’s license test.
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Joshua S. Hill is a Melbourne-based journalist who has been writing about climate change, clean technology, and electric vehicles for over 15 years. He has been reporting on electric vehicles and clean technologies for Renew Economy and The Driven since 2012. His preferred mode of transport is his feet.
I-phone on wheels: Apple kills electric vehicle project, switches focus to AI
Apple decides that its electric car project is too hard and it will focus on AI instead. The moves comes as sales momentum for EVs drops in US, and interest in AI rockets.
Tesla now offering Full Self-Driving transfers to boost demand in Australia
Tesla is offering existing owners the option to transfer their previously purchased Full Self-Driving (FSD) package to a new Model 3 or Model Y delivered before the end of March.
Tesla recalls more than 2 million cars sold in the US due to autopilot flaws
Tesla issues recall notice affecting over 2 million EVs sold in the US between October 2012 and December 2023. The recall includes all Model 3, Model Y and Model X and S vehicles equipped with Autosteer.
Half-way there? BMW launches Level 3 autonomous driving function in 7 series
BMW has announced it will soon add a Level 3 autonomy option into the list available for its flagship 7 series electric vehicles.
Musk bets future on autonomy as EV prices fall and margins crunched
Tesla EV margins crunched as it cuts prices to maintain demand, but Musk says the future lies in AI and self driving.
How Musk’s Dojo supercomputer could transform car industry and take Tesla value beyond $2 trillion
The potential value of Tesla's Dojo supercomputer is now coming to light, holding the key to an extraordinary boost in its fortunes, and a fundamental change of car industry and road transport.
University launches flying car course, no pilots needed
RMIT has partnered with Udacity to launch a "nano degree" in the next-generation transport technology in an expansion of its self-driving car courses.
Tesla adds more potential FSD testing jobs in Australia
Tesla has started to hire for managerial roles for “ADAS” operators, with FSD the main goal.
“Biggest step change in asset value in history:” Tesla masterminds next revolution in EVs
There is a conventional way to look at auto company profits, and then there is the Tesla way. Its results are stunning enough, but it's what comes next that counts.