Norway Deploys New Deep-Sea Mapping AUV on First Expedition Norway has launched the first expedition of a newly acquired autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV) designed to improve mapping and understanding of the country's deep-sea areas. The HUGIN Superior vehicle began operations in the northern Norwegian Sea earlier this month after being procured by the Norwegian Offshore Directorate (NOD) through funding provided by the Ministry of Energy in 2025. The deployment marks the first time Norway has access to its own advanced deep-sea mapping platform, a capability previously sourced through private contractors. “This is important for Norway. Now that we have access to our own advanced mapping resources, we're enhancing both the knowledge base and our ability to understand and manage deep sea areas in a responsible way. “We're looking forward to receiving data of very high quality – and to further refining knowledge about Norwegian deep-sea areas,” said Hilde Braut, Assistant Director for New Industries at the NOD Deep-sea mapping in Norway dates back to the 19th century, when simple weighted lines were used to measure water depth and identify seabed features. Modern mapping is primarily conducted using ship-based multibeam echo sounders, with higher-resolution surveys increasingly carried out by autonomous underwater vehicles. The HUGIN Superior can operate at depths of up to 6,000 metres and collect detailed seabed data using sonar technology. The vehicle maps underwater structures and objects by transmitting sound waves and analysing the returning signals. The AUV will be operated by the Norwegian Marine Data Centre (NORMAR), which is affiliated with the University of Bergen. The vehicle was formally christened in Bergen before departure in a ceremony attended by representatives from the Norwegian Offshore Directorate, the Ministry of Energy, the Norwegian Institute of Marine Research and Kongsberg Group. The new capability is expected to improve the collection of
Jun 19, 2026 · via marinetechnologynews.com
Waymo recalls nearly 4,000 robotaxis after cars enter freeway work zones The recall affects 3,871 vehicles after robotaxis drove past ramp closure signs and entered active construction zones Waymo is recalling nearly 4,000 robotaxis after more than a dozen incidents in which the autonomous vehicles entered closed freeway construction zones, according to a National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recall report. The recall affects 3,871 vehicles equipped with Waymo's 5th Generation Automated Driving System. According to NHTSA, the software issue could allow a vehicle to enter a closed freeway construction zone and continue traveling at posted speeds. Regulators said affected vehicles may avoid or fail to recognize certain construction-zone closures because of the software defect. Waymo estimates that all 3,871 vehicles covered by the recall are affected. WAYMO PAUSES FREEWAY ROBOTAXI ROUTES AFTER SAFETY AND SOFTWARE CONCERNS According to the recall report, Waymo's Field Safety Committee began reviewing the issue in late April after examining six incidents in which robotaxis drove past ramp closure signs and entered freeway construction zones. The committee met again in May after identifying seven additional instances involving active construction zones in the San Francisco Bay Area. As a result of the 13 reported incidents, Waymo implemented freeway-driving restrictions while engineers worked to identify the root cause and develop a remedy, according to the filing. The recall covers Waymo 5th Generation Automated Driving Systems manufactured between May 17, 2022, and May 19, 2026. As of June 13, a software remedy remained under development, according to the filing. WAYMO RECALLS MASSIVE AUTONOMOUS FLEET AFTER INCIDENT FLAGS MAJOR SAFETY ISSUE Waymo currently operates driverless ride-hailing services in cities including San Francisco, Los Angeles, Phoenix and Austin, and has announced plans to expand into additional markets. | Ticker | Security | Last | Change | Change % | |---|---|---|---|---|
Jun 19, 2026 · via foxbusiness.com
Geely Farizon New Energy Commercial Vehicle Group Geely Farizon Green Smart Mobility Solution Debuts at 2026 Hong Kong Expo | Geely Farizon New Energy Commercial Vehicle Group / Key word(s): Miscellaneous/Product Launch HONG KONG, June 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — On June 18, 2026, the International Automotive and Supply Chain Expo (Hong Kong) officially kicked off at AsiaWorld-Expo in Hong Kong. As a global leader in new energy commercial vehicles, Geely Farizon New Energy Commercial Vehicle Group (Geely Farizon) returned for its second consecutive year with a full product lineup featuring the “methanol electric + pure electric” technology roadmap. The showcased products cover a wide range of application scenarios, including public transportation, urban logistics, autonomous vehicles, ferry vessels, emergency power generation, and more. The exhibition demonstrated a comprehensive green smart mobility ecosystem solution rooted in transport-energy integration, dedicated to fully supporting Hong Kong in achieving its 2050 carbon neutrality goal. Farizon’s lineup covers methanol REV SV, methanol REV Homtruck, methanol REV light truck, Robotaxi, methanol REV U12M, Hong Kong-tailored electric double-deckers, plus Visionol mobile power vehicles, methanol generators and marine engines. The tailor-made double-decker debuts in Hong Kong for the first time. Its livery and interior are built for local transit and sightseeing, forming a new urban mobility landmark. The U12M methanol bus has obtained an emission exemption from Hong Kong’s Environmental Protection Department and will enter commercial operation in August. This validates that Farizon’s methanol-electric vehicles comply with Hong Kong’s stringent environmental regulations and lays groundwork for global methanol technology rollout. On the Expo’s opening day, Geely Holding Group hosted the “Green City, Smart City — Geely Green Energy & Intelligent Mobility Technology Ecosystem Launch Event” where Geely Farizon sealed a strategic partnership with CaoCao. The two parties plan to roll out 100,000 units of Farizon Robovan by 2030 to
Jun 19, 2026 · via eqs-news.com
Rivian faces a class action lawsuit over self-driving in its early vehicles Plaintiffs claim the company overstated the capabilities of the R1T and R1S. Rivian has been sued on allegations that it made misleading statements about the self-driving capabilities of its R1T truck and R1S SUV. According to the class action complaint brought by Rivian customers, the first-generation models of these vehicles are not capable of the offering the self-driving potential that the company had promised. The plaintiffs argued that Rivian represented that those early models would be capable of level 3 autonomous driving, meaning the vehicle would be able to steer, accelerate and break without driver action. "In reality, Rivian manufactured its Gen 1 Vehicles without the hardware, cameras, sensors, and compute to enable hands-free driving and/or Level 3 autonomous operation," the complaint states. "No software update — no matter how sophisticated — will enable its Gen 1 Vehicles to perform as advertised. Rivian unquestionably knew that its Gen 1 Vehicles would never be capable of Level 3 autonomy or 'true hands-free driving' yet continued to tout the supposed capabilities of its vehicles to induce consumers to purchase them." Rivian introduced its "universal hands-free driving" software update late last year. The tech was made available for the company's R2 collection of electric vehicles and the second generation of its R1 lineup. When contacted by TechCrunch, Rivian declined to offer comment on the pending case.
Jun 19, 2026 · via engadget.com
A Model Y used in Tesla’s Bay Area ride-hailing service was spotted on Thursday with a permit sticker allowing it to operate at the San Francisco International Airport. The “Authorized Limousine Permit” sticker — numbered LP-263002 and valid through January 31, 2027 — is issued by the City & County of San Francisco for limousine operations in the San Francisco International Airport. It marks the first confirmed evidence that SFO has granted Tesla commercial ground transportation access at the airport — roughly nine months after the company first approached the facility about securing one. The sticker signals that the vehicle can conduct paid passenger pickups and dropoffs at SFO’s designated commercial ground transportation zones. As of Thursday, no public announcement had been made by Tesla or SFO regarding the approval date. Tesla’s First SFO Approach Tesla initiated formal engagement with SFO and two other Bay Area airports — San Jose Mineta International and Oakland International — in September 2025. The company’s legal team notified the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) at the time that the company was “initiating engagement with the following airports to secure the necessary approvals,” according to reporting by Politico. SFO spokesperson Doug Yakel confirmed to the media outlet that the airport had received Tesla‘s request and was scheduling discussions. San Jose airport representatives revealed Tesla had inquired about permits but had not yet filed an application, while Oakland officials confirmed initial contact but no detailed plans. All three airports reported no approvals at the time. The outreach came shortly after Tesla launched its ride-hailing service in the Bay Area, nearly a month after the debut of the Robotaxi service in Austin a year ago. The Bay Area service is provided with safety drivers behind the wheel. The service has since expanded to cover large portions of
Jun 18, 2026 · via eletric-vehicles.com
Waymo is recalling nearly 3,900 robotaxis to fix a software issue that caused some vehicles to enter active freeway construction zones and continue driving at speed, according to recall notices filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The recall affects Waymo’s 5th-generation automated driving system (ADS), and NHTSA said all of the recalled vehicles are believed to have the defect. Watch NBC Bay Area News free wherever you are The issue stems from how the autonomous vehicles respond in certain scenarios. “Under certain circumstances, the [autonomous vehicle] may enter and drive at speed in freeway construction zones due to inappropriately prioritizing the avoidance of other freeway hazards and/or failing to recognize the construction zone,” the recall notice states. NHTSA added that driving at speed in a freeway construction zone “increases the potential for collisions.” The recall follows 13 known incidents. Six occurred in Phoenix in April, when Waymo vehicles drove into closed freeway construction zones. Seven more incidents took place in San Francisco in May, where robotaxis entered freeway lanes with active construction, according to NHTSA’s report filed Thursday. Waymo temporarily restricted robotaxis from operating on freeways while it investigated the issue. Its Safety Board reviewed the incidents on June 1 and decided to initiate a recall on June 8. The company said it is developing a “remedy” to address the problem. In the meantime, it has limited robotaxi availability on freeways. Prior to the restriction, Waymo had been serving public riders on freeways in San Francisco, Los Angeles, Phoenix and Miami. This is not the first recall involving Waymo vehicles. The company previously recalled cars for crashing into a pole in Phoenix in 2024, passing stopped school buses in December 2025, and stopping in floodwater in Atlanta in May. Waymo currently operates a commercial robotaxi service in
Jun 18, 2026 · via nbcbayarea.com
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Jun 18, 2026 · via autonews.com
Waymo is recalling nearly 3,900 robotaxis to fix a software issue that caused some vehicles to enter active freeway construction zones and continue driving at speed, according to recall notices filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The recall affects Waymo’s 5th-generation automated driving system (ADS), and NHTSA said all of the recalled vehicles are believed to have the defect. Watch NBC 5 free wherever you are The issue stems from how the autonomous vehicles respond in certain scenarios. “Under certain circumstances, the [autonomous vehicle] may enter and drive at speed in freeway construction zones due to inappropriately prioritizing the avoidance of other freeway hazards and/or failing to recognize the construction zone,” the recall notice states. Create a free account with NBC 5 DFW to save articles and videos. NHTSA added that driving at speed in a freeway construction zone “increases the potential for collisions.” The recall follows 13 known incidents. Six occurred in Phoenix in April, when Waymo vehicles drove into closed freeway construction zones. Seven more incidents took place in San Francisco in May, where robotaxis entered freeway lanes with active construction, according to NHTSA’s report filed Thursday. Waymo temporarily restricted robotaxis from operating on freeways while it investigated the issue. Its Safety Board reviewed the incidents on June 1 and decided to initiate a recall on June 8. Recall Alert The company said it is developing a “remedy” to address the problem. In the meantime, it has limited robotaxi availability on freeways. Prior to the restriction, Waymo had been serving public riders on freeways in San Francisco, Los Angeles, Phoenix and Miami. This is not the first recall involving Waymo vehicles. The company previously recalled cars for crashing into a pole in Phoenix in 2024, passing stopped school buses in December 2025, and stopping in
Jun 18, 2026 · via nbcdfw.com
SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) -- Waymo is recalling more than 3,800 robotaxis following at least 13 instances of vehicles driving into highway construction zones, according to the company and federal filings.
The Bay Area-based autonomous vehicle company attributed the incidents to a software issue.
MORE: Waymo issues voluntary recall after recorded issues in Texas; vehicles will remain on roads
Six of the incidents occurred in Phoenix in April, while seven occurred in San Francisco last month. In response, Waymo immediately restricted its freeway operations.
The company's vehicles continue to operate on surface streets.
According to filings with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, a fix for the problem is "under development."
The recall places Waymo back in the spotlight as officials and the company work to address the safety concern and prevent autonomous vehicles from entering highway construction zones.
Jun 18, 2026 · via abc7news.com
SANTA ANA, Calif. (CN) â Rivian owners are accusing the electric truck and SUV manufacturer of making demonstrably false claims about the self-driving capabilities of its early vehicle models. Plaintiffs in the class action say between 2018 and 2023, Rivian marketed its Gen 1 vehicles, known as the R1T and R1S as capable of level 3 autonomous driving through its Driver+ system. Under level 3 autonomous driving, or conditional automation, the vehicleâs autonomous driving system takes over its operations, including accelerating, braking and steering. While the driver can legally do other tasks in the vehicle, they must remain seated and prepared to take over if prompted, according to SAE International standards on autonomous driving. The plaintiffs say the company represented that level 3 functionality would be standard on every Rivian vehicle, either at the time of purchase or through eventual software updates to the vehiclesâ computer systems. This was not possible in Rivianâs first generation vehicles, the plaintiffs say. âIn reality, Rivian manufactured its Gen 1 Vehicles without the hardware, cameras, sensors, and compute to enable hands-free driving and/or level 3 autonomous operation,â they write. âIndeed, the Driver+ system was never designed to support the type of autonomous driving Rivian claimed its vehicles could perform. No software update â no matter how sophisticated â will enable its Gen 1 Vehicles to perform as advertised.â Rivian knew that this was the case, but nevertheless continued to market the level 3 capabilities of its vehicles over the course of five years through marketing materials, statements from its sales teams and public statements by the companyâs founder, RJ Scaringe, the plaintiffs say. Specifically, plaintiff Michael Fritz, of San Diego, said that Scaringe explicitly stated all Rivian vehicles would be equipped with two front-facing remote sensors and other sophisticated technology that would provide drivers
Jun 18, 2026 · via courthousenews.com
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Jun 18, 2026 · via mysanantonio.com
Owners sue Rivian over alleged false claims about R1 autonomous driving Three plaintiffs allege Rivian misrepresented first generation R1T and R1S self driving abilities, setting up a high stakes case with wider implications for EV advertising. As reported by Techcrunch Rivian is facing a lawsuit over allegations that the electric-vehicle maker made false statements about the autonomous driving capabilities of its R1T and R1S models. The complaint, filed on Wednesday with the U.S. Central District Court in California, focuses on the first-generation R1T and R1S models and claims that Rivian marketed these flagship vehicles as capable of driverless driving. No software update – not even the most advanced – will enable first-generation vehicles to achieve the claimed capabilities. – lawsuit The complaint also states that Rivian, over five years and as part of a coordinated nationwide marketing campaign, promised to make the Driver+ system standard in all vehicles the company makes. It mentions RJ Scaringe’s participation at TechCrunch Disrupt 2022, where alleged statements about the company’s autonomous ambitions were made. The case lists three named plaintiffs and asserts claims of fraud, misrepresentation, and unjust enrichment. Coleman Law and Tycko & Zavareei serve as lead plaintiffs’ counsel and have requested a jury trial. Earlier, Rivian agreed to pay $250 million to settle a shareholders’ lawsuit after a price increase for its R1 pickup and SUV in 2022. The first-generation R1T and R1S do not offer hands-free driving. The second generation, updated in 2024, already offers such capability. The second-generation lineup retains the exterior look, but Rivian upgraded the interior components – the battery pack, suspension, electronics, interior, and touchscreen glass. As part of the second-generation update, Rivian’s autonomy platform was introduced, which is standard and includes 11 cameras, 5 radar sensors, and a computer ten times more powerful than the previous
Jun 18, 2026 · via mezha.net
Rivian has been sued over allegations that the EV maker made false claims about the autonomous driving capabilities of its R1T truck and R1S SUV models. The class-action complaint, which was filed Wednesday in the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California, focuses on the first-generation models of the R1T and R1S and claims that Rivian represented that these flagship vehicles would be capable of hands-free, eyes-off driving. This kind of capability is also called Level 3 autonomy, a designation by the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) that means the vehicle can automatically handle steering, acceleration, and braking without the driver’s hands on the wheel or eyes on the road in certain conditions such as highways or at low speeds. This doesn’t mean these vehicles are fully autonomous; the human driver is still expected to stay attentive and take over when necessary. The lawsuit alleges Rivian falsely promised, over a five-year period and through a coordinated nationwide marketing campaign, that it would make its hands-free driver-assistance system — known as Driver+ — standard in every vehicle it builds. Among the appearances cited in the suit: Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe’s appearance at TechCrunch Disrupt 2022, where he reportedly made representations about the company’s autonomous driving ambitions. “No software update — no matter how sophisticated — will enable its Gen 1 Vehicles to perform as advertised,” the complaint reads. “Rivian unquestionably knew that its Gen 1 Vehicles would never be capable of Level 3 autonomy or ‘true hands-free driving’ yet continued to tout the supposed capabilities of its vehicles to induce consumers to purchase them.” Rivian declined to comment on the lawsuit, citing pending litigation. The lawsuit, which includes three named plaintiffs, makes claims against Rivian for fraud, negligent misrepresentation, and unjust enrichment. Coleman Law and Tycko & Zavareei, the
Jun 18, 2026 · via techcrunch.com
Posted on: June 18, 2026 How will emerging technology shape our region’s transportation future? That was the question put to a diverse group of metro Atlanta leaders at ARC’s recent ConnectATL: In Focus. About 60 attendees took part in facilitated focus groups that dug deep into this topic from three angles: autonomous vehicles, micromobility networks, and advanced air mobility. Each focus group included a panel discussion and a “visioning session” in which participants were asked to imagine their ideal transportation future and the challenges this might bring. The feedback collected will be used to shape the development of Mobility 2055, ARC’s long-range Metropolitan Transportation Plan, which is set to be adopted in early 2028. Here are some of the main takeaways for each focus group topic: Session 1: Micromobility Scooters, e-bikes, bike share, and the infrastructure that supports them Panel Discussion: Carol Antunez, Government Relations Lead for Lime’s U.S. South region, said Atlanta’s micromobility market has reached a point of maturation. Since Lime’s 2019 launch, the city has seen more than 9 million trips, reflecting genuine transportation demand rather than novelty. Lillian King, Senior Manager of Business Intelligence at Lyft Urban Solutions, said bikeshare belongs alongside buses and trains as a core transit offering. Aaron Gaul, Principal at Alta Planning and Design, pointed to Portland and Seattle as a preview of where bikeshare is headed. In Portland, 42% of e-scooter users can’t ride a traditional bike. In Seattle, recipients of a $50 per month transportation subsidy are using micromobility twice as often as ride-hailing, at a fraction of the cost. Key Focus Group Themes: Safety comes first. Participants ranked it above cost and convenience as the top barrier to adoption. Protected lanes, separated paths, and safe crossings are ‘must-haves.’ Density isn’t destiny. Micromobility doesn’t require high density to thrive, as
Jun 18, 2026 · via atlantaregional.org
Tesla drivers will be able to give voice commands to the company’s Full Self-Driving (FSD) system through the xAI-developed “AI companion” Grok within about three months. Additionally, upcoming releases will allow the vehicle to remember the driver’s parking preferences at frequent destinations, CEO Elon Musk said on late Wednesday. The feature was confirmed in response to a post from X user ‘KHdimples,’ who suggested that Tesla owners should be able to converse with FSD the way a passenger talks to an Uber driver. The user offered sample commands such as “Hey Grok, turn right here,” “Drop us off right here, we’ll walk due to traffic,” and “Drop at entrance first, then park far away.” Tesla‘s chief replied that “this functionality will be there in about 3 months or so.” In February, Musk had already confirmed this type of parking-specific voice control was in development, after responding with “Coming” to a user highlighting FSD’s inability to take verbal parking instructions. The feature would represent the deepest integration yet between xAI’s conversational AI and Tesla‘s autonomous driving stack. xAI, the artificial intelligence company founded by Musk in 2023, was acquired by SpaceX earlier this year and now operates as part of a broader AI division within the $2.5 trillion market cap company. Last week, SpaceX went public in a record IPO, with the surge in its valuation pushing Musk’s net worth above $1 trillion — making him the world’s first trillionaire. Several media reports and Wall Street analysts have suggested that Tesla could eventually merge with SpaceX next year. From Navigation Assistant to Driving Co-Pilot Grok first arrived in Tesla vehicles in mid-2025 as a beta conversational assistant, capable of answering questions and handling basic queries. At the time, Tesla explicitly noted that Grok did not issue commands to the vehicle and
Jun 18, 2026 · via eletric-vehicles.com
Under supervision of the Smart and Autonomous Systems Council, and in the presence of Sheikh Hamdan bin Saeed bin Tahnoon Al Nahyan, Abu Dhabi Investment Office, the General Civil Aviation Authority and the Integrated Transport Centre (Abu Dhabi Mobility) have signed a cooperation agreement to enhance the design, manufacturing and deployment of advanced air mobility solutions. The agreement aims to advance innovation in the sector, align efforts related to design certification and the efficiency of smart aviation systems, and develop regulatory frameworks for sustainable air transport solutions. The initiative supports the objectives and vision of the Smart and Autonomous Systems Council to shape the future of smart mobility in the emirate and advance autonomous transportation systems across land, sea and air. Under the agreement, the three entities will collaborate to develop State of Design and State of Manufacture documentation, and outline specifications to guide and support the certification and regulation of emerging advanced aircraft technologies, including electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) and electric conventional take-off and landing (eCTOL) systems. Al Ain Region will serve as a global hub for design and regulatory activities in the sector. Supporting infrastructure, technical expertise and international partnerships will be developed to ensure safe and sustainable operations. In addition, the programme’s design and implementation will be tailored to ensure alignment with international standards and best practice. His Excellency Saif Mohammed Al Suwaidi, Director-General of the General Civil Aviation Authority, said: “The UAE has long been a global leader in aviation regulation and safety. Through this collaboration, we are taking meaningful steps towards developing the capabilities associated with a State of Design, reinforcing our readiness to guide and certify the next generation of advanced aircraft technologies. We remain committed to ensuring our regulatory frameworks set benchmarks for excellence and innovation worldwide.” His Excellency Badr Al-Olama,
Jun 18, 2026 · via mediaoffice.abudhabi
Elon Musk says Tesla’s Full Self-Driving will soon remember your parking preferences and let you talk to it through Grok, like giving directions to an Uber driver. The features sound useful, and they reflect how genuinely impressive FSD has become — but they also underscore that it remains a supervised driver-assist system, not the unsupervised self-driving Tesla has sold to owners for years. What Musk announced In a post on X on Wednesday, Musk said upcoming FSD releases “will remember your parking preferences, so that the car goes to the right location at your home, office, school drop off, etc.” He was responding to Y Combinator partner Tom Blomfield, who praised FSD and shared a screenshot showing 96% autonomous usage and a 13-day streak, noting he rarely intervenes except for a tricky garage maneuver. Musk added a telling data point: “Destination parking is by far the biggest reason people now intervene with FSD. Critical safety interventions are extremely rare.” Separately, Musk said Tesla owners could soon talk to FSD through Grok — issuing natural-language commands like “turn right here” or “drop us off here” — and estimated the feature could arrive in “about 3 months or so.” Parking has been a persistent weak spot. When FSD enters a lot, it tends to grab the first open space it detects, forcing drivers to take over when the car picks a spot too close to other cars or too far from the entrance. The new feature would have the car learn from past parking behavior instead. It builds on a string of recent parking-focused work, including Tesla’s 33% speed increase to Actually Smart Summon in the v14.3.3 update, which unified the AI models powering consumer FSD, the Robotaxi fleet, and Summon into a single architecture. The features are real — and so
Jun 18, 2026 · via electrek.co
Millard-Ball Discusses Robotaxis and World Cup Transportation Challenges
A recent article in WIRED explored how autonomous vehicles could shape transportation during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which is expected to draw millions of visitors to North America. The article examined the role of Waymo’s driverless taxi service, which plans to serve six World Cup host cities, including Los Angeles.
Adam Millard-Ball, professor of urban planning at the UCLA Luskin, noted that autonomous vehicles will face many of the same logistical challenges as traditional ride-hail services when large crowds arrive and depart from stadiums simultaneously.
“There’s never going to be a perfectly orderly process with no congestion,” Millard-Ball told WIRED. “Geometrically, you’re not going to be able to have ‘front door’ pickups for everybody.”
While autonomous vehicles may improve efficiency through fleet coordination and organized pickup systems, Millard-Ball explained that they cannot overcome the physical constraints of limited road space. The article concludes that public transportation, including trains, buses and shuttle services, will continue to play a critical role in moving large numbers of people during major events.
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Jun 18, 2026 · via luskin.ucla.edu
For decades, automakers enjoyed a luxury that had nothing to do with the softest leather or the smoothest engines. Their luxury was time, with some popular cars and trucks enduring for a decade or longer before they received a full redesign. The clock is ticking faster now, thanks to China. BYD and other automakers there are speeding EVs and other models from drawing board to showrooms in two years or less. General Motors is among the Western automakers striving to match that blistering pace, by harnessing AI and simulation to dramatically shorten development times. GM’s effort is being spearheaded by Sterling Anderson, the technologist and robotics guru who led development teams for Tesla’s Autopilot and the Model X before cofounding Aurora Innovation, the autonomous trucking company. GM lured Anderson last June as its chief product officer, offering a $40 million package to guide the development of the automaker’s cars, autonomous models, batteries, software, and other tech. How GM Is Accelerating Its Designs In a recent video call, Anderson and Jason Fischer, GM’s executive director of virtual integration engineering, walked me through the company’s latest design processes. But first, Anderson offered a wide-lens view of how AI is transforming everything that came before. Sterling Anderson, robotics guru and former Tesla executive, is pushing AI to accelerate GM’s design process.General Motors Anderson sees design and human ingenuity falling into three main epochs, beginning with thousands of years of empirical design that saw creators largely mimicking nature, building and testing models and advancing from there—slowly, expensively, and narrowly focused. “Flight is a great example,” Anderson says. “Humans looked to birds and said, ‘Hey, those wings seem to work pretty well. Let’s come up with something like it.’” The advent of virtual tools such as CAD and computational fluid dynamics in the 1950s kicked
Jun 18, 2026 · via spectrum.ieee.org
What is the legal liability for autonomous cars?
LAS VEGAS (KSNV) — Self-driving cars are no longer a science experiment in Las Vegas.
Zoox already runs driverless rides around the resort corridor, Waymo is expected to launch this summer, and Tesla has Nevada DMV approval to begin testing.
These systems aren't perfect, however.
Last December, hundreds of Waymo vehicles stalled at a San Francisco intersection during a power outage, and police officers had to physically move the cars.
In Las Vegas, one Zoox vehicle got stuck in an intersection near Treasure Island.
If one of these cars were to be involved in a crash and injure someone, who is legally responsible?
Matthew Hoffman with Battle Born Injury Lawyers joined us to talk more about liability when it comes to an autonomous vehicle accident.
If you have any legal questions you'd like to see Matthew Hoffman cover, email BreakingDownTheLaw@news3lv.com.
Jun 18, 2026 · via news3lv.com