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Mobileye is establishing a vertically integrated robotaxi business that will extend its role beyond supplying autonomous driving technology into directly owning and operating ride-hailing services. The initial deployment of around 100 autonomous vehicles (AVs) in a major US metro is targeted for 2027, scaling to approximately 17,000 vehicles over the following five years. The vertically integrated model combines Mobileye Drive, its autonomous driving system, with Moovit’s Mobility Platform and consumer applications, AV mission control, fleet management and integration with teleoperation infrastructure. The new business will run in parallel with Mobileye’s existing supply-side agreements with automakers and mobility operators. Moovit, which provides the consumer mobility and multimodal trip-planning capability for the new service, serves more than 1.7bn users across more than 3,500 cities in 112 countries. Mobileye Drive draws on more than 25 years of autonomous driving development, with Mobileye technology embedded in more than 230m vehicles produced worldwide. In a statement, Professor Amnon Shashua, founder and Chief Executive Officer of Mobileye, said: “Today we are taking the next step: combining those technologies with operational ownership to create a financially and geographically scalable robotaxi business designed from the ground up for global deployment.” Shashua added: “This initiative is not a replacement for our existing partnerships; it is an extension of them. At the same time, operating our own service allows us to accelerate adoption, gain direct operational experience, and showcase the full potential of autonomous mobility.” Why this matters: • Mobileye is abandoning the supplier model for the one that captures real value. Two decades of ADAS dominance and 230 million vehicles have not translated into a share of the ride-hailing economics those vehicles enable. Direct operations changes that. • Moovit’s 1.7 billion users is the asset no pure-play AV competitor can replicate. Embedding a robotaxi service into an existing multimodal
Intel advances 18A-P chip process to risk production, signaling manufacturing readiness. Intel announced that its 18A-P process node has entered risk production, indicating the chip manufacturing process is mature enough for initial production. This milestone is crucial for Intel's financial turnaround as it aims to attract external manu...
Waymo has tapped fleet management company Element to help keep its robotaxis charged, maintained, and on the road as the company expands into more cities. The multi-year partnership will start in San Diego and could expand to additional markets over time. While Waymo continues to run its driverless ride-hailing service through the Waymo app and oversees the performance of its autonomous driving system, Element will handle much of the behind-the-scenes work that keeps the fleet running. That includes vehicle lifecycle management, charging infrastructure, energy management, maintenance coordination, and fleet optimization. As Waymo grows, managing thousands of vehicles across multiple cities becomes a massive operational challenge. It’s not just about the self-driving technology – the cars need to be charged, maintained, repaired, and kept in service. The deal gives Waymo a partner focused on fleet operations while it concentrates on expanding its robotaxi service and refining the Waymo Driver autonomous driving system. “Scaling autonomous mobility requires partners with proven operational discipline and global fleet expertise,” said Nicole Gavel, head of business development and strategic partnerships at Waymo. “Element brings the infrastructure, execution, and scale needed to deploy and operate Waymo’s fleet reliably.” Read more: Waymo’s retired robotaxi batteries are heading back to work If you’ve ever considered going solar, make it easy by finding a trusted, reliable solar installer near you that offers competitive pricing by checking out EnergySage. It has hundreds of pre-vetted solar installers competing for your business, ensuring you get high-quality solutions and save 20-30% compared to going it alone. Plus, it’s free to use, and you won’t get sales calls until you select an installer and share your phone number with them. Your personalized solar quotes are easy to compare online, and you’ll get access to unbiased Energy Advisors to help you every step of the way.
Fast Company Names PlusAI’s SuperDrive™ a 2026 World Changing Idea for Bringing Physical AI to Commercial Freight Published Tuesday, June 16, 2026 | 11:42 a.m. Updated Tuesday, June 16, 2026 | 11:43 a.m. SANTA CLARA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jun 16, 2026-- PlusAI, a Physical AI leader transforming transportation with AI-based autonomous driving software, today announced that SuperDrive™, its Level 4 autonomous driving system for commercial trucks, has been named to Fast Company’s 2026 World Changing Ideas list. This year’s awards highlight 191 outstanding projects for their impact, sustainability, design, creativity, scalability, and ability to improve society. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260616707358/en/ Fast Company Names PlusAI’s SuperDrive™ a 2026 World Changing Idea for Bringing Physical AI to Commercial Freight “We are honored by this recognition from Fast Company for the progress we have made in moving autonomous trucking from breakthrough technology to commercial reality. After more than a decade of development, we have reached an industry inflection point where autonomous trucks are beginning to show their potential to improve road safety, strengthen supply chains, and address driver shortages,” said David Liu, CEO and Co-Founder of PlusAI. “We are excited to expand the global impact of SuperDrive with our partners including Scania, MAN and International of the TRATON GROUP, Iveco Group, and Hyundai Motor Company. Our focus now is on the large-scale deployment of factory-built autonomous trucks starting in 2027.” SuperDrive is being deployed globally. PlusAI is running autonomous fleet trials in Texas with International, placing factory-integrated autonomous trucks powered by SuperDrive into real freight operations for Ryder. The trials have consistently delivered loads on schedule, achieving a 100% on-time delivery rate. In Europe, PlusAI and IVECO are advancing Southern Europe’s first autonomous trucking program with Spanish logistics operator Sesé. Built on more than seven million miles of
From：Internet Info Agency 2026-06-16 09:36:04 Documents from Maricopa County, Arizona, show that Waymo completed its acquisition on June 5, 2024, of a test facility in Wittmann for $220 million. The 5,500-acre site was sold by a Delaware-based shell company linked to Apple. The facility includes a 115-acre urban road testing area, a 35-acre vehicle dynamics testing zone, a four-mile-long oval track, and highway test scenarios specifically designed for autonomous driving. Originally owned by Fiat Chrysler, the site was purchased by Apple in 2021 for $125 million to test prototype vehicles for its "Project Titan." After investing billions of dollars in the project, Apple terminated it in early 2024. Lynk & Co 07 GT PHEV Shooting Brake Launches Pre-sales End-June, Hits Market in Q3 Toyota's New Mid-Engine Lightweight Sports Car Spotted; May Launch as MR2 or Celica by 2028 New Xiaomi SU7 Ultra Spied: Larger Rear Wing, Possible Powertrain Upgrade Porsche Panamera Facelift Spied: Four-Screen Interior Revealed, Plug-In Hybrid Confirmed Lamborghini Revuelto SV Hypercar Unveiled in August 2026: Limited to 1,963 Units, 1,065 HP U.S. Adds NIO and Other Chinese Firms to "Chinese Military Companies List"; NIO Denies Military Ties Volkswagen, Stellantis, and Renault Urge EU to Strengthen Local Auto Manufacturing Rules
LamarRacing, a student-led AI and robotics project at the University of Bonn, won an award in the RoboRacer Competition held as part of the 2026 IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Automation (ICRA) in Vienna. The team from Bonn came top in the time trial by some margin, securing it the “Best Performance Overall” title, and followed up this showing with fourth place in the head-to-heads. The team, led by doctoral student Nils Dengler and Professor Maren Bennewitz, started life as a study project at the University of Bonn. It has been supported financially by the Lamarr Institute for Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence, in which the University of Bonn is involved. Competing at the conference were students Lukas Kutsch, Samir Shehadeh, Aftab Akhtar and Lavinia Kong, with Sicong Pan providing the project with scientific support. Trialling AI under real-life conditions The RoboRacer Competition sees autonomous model racecars go up against one another. The vehicles are required to navigate an actual track on their own, respond to obstacles and other features along their route and make their decisions in real time. This provides a particularly challenging testing ground for AI research. “Competitions like these let us try out algorithms for interpreting sensor data, planning actions and monitoring movements under real-life, real-time conditions,” explains Professor Maren Bennewitz from the Institute for Computer Science at the University of Bonn. “At the same time, the students learn how to apply their theoretical knowledge in practice. They gain experience in research, development and teamwork—and see for themselves how taxing it is to get autonomous systems working reliably in actual situations.” One of the key components in the successful system is an AI approach that combines data from professional motorsport with human expertise and that underpins how the vehicle plans its driving strategy and adapts
EV manufacturer XPENG is targeting a 2027 global rollout for its next-generation VLA 2.0 autonomous driving system. Announcing its launch plans in March, XPENG stated that VLA 2.0 is the first AI driving model with L4 potential in China, marking a significant step toward the dream of the self-driving car. XPENG's cars aren't completely driverless just yet. But speaking to Mashable, XPENG's General Intelligence Center head Dr. Xianming Liu explained that VLA 2.0 may be key to finally achieving that goal. What is L4 autonomous driving? Autonomous driving systems are commonly categorised into one of six levels, as defined by global automotive standards organisation SAE International. These range from no driving automation at Level 0 (L0) to full driving automation at Level 5 (L5). Most of the currently available cars with such systems operate at L2, offering partial driving automation. Despite its name, Tesla's Full Self-Driving (FSD) system is a L2 system. The company changed up the system's branding earlier this year after the term "Full Self-Driving" was found to be misleading, adding the suffix "(Supervised)" as well as axing the name "Autopilot." (The feature was rebranded again to "Tesla Assisted Driving" to comply with regulations for its Chinese launch in May.) Some other automakers have reached L3, with Mercedes-Benz becoming the first automaker to offer U.S. customers conditional driving automation in 2024. However, this L3 autonomous driving system only works in very narrow circumstances, such as on specific freeways during clear daytime weather, which limits its practicality. L4 marks the next high watermark of driving automation, just one step away from not needing a driver at all. Now XPENG claims its AI-powered VLA 2.0 system — standing for Vision-Language-Action — is all but there. Mashable took a test ride in an XPENG P7 with VLA 2.0 enabled, and found
Rivian's CEO says the company is on track to release a supervised self-driving system similar to Tesla's Full Self-Driving later this year. During a fireside chat at a Masters of Scale event in Anaheim on Thursday, CEO RJ Scaringe said Rivian will release an advanced driver-assistance system (ADAS) that could enable the company's second-generation cars and the new R2 to drive on their own with supervision from one destination to another — also known as point-to-point driving. The CEO compared the tech to Tesla FSD. "Later this year, we'll have full supervised point-to-point, which will be very similar to Tesla's FSD," he said. "And that'll roll out to all of our Gen 2 vehicles and, of course, R2." The release would be a notable step up from Rivian's current self-driving system, called Universal Hands-Free, if Scaringe's projection is realized. UHF is an ADAS that can handle steering and speed control on about 3.5 million miles of clearly-marked roads in the US and Canada. It does not navigate turns, traffic lights, or parking lots like Tesla's FSD Supervised. Scaringe's pronouncement could mean that Rivian has advanced its ADAS to a level of driving similar to FSD within a year of its release to customers. The CEO did not specify if there would be a limit on the number of miles the self-driving tech could handle upon first release. Rivian did not immediately respond to a request for comment. Last December, the company announced a push to develop fully autonomous driving technology for its future vehicle lineup, enabling hands-free, eyes-off driving. Scaringe said at the event that unsupervised self-driving will be released next year. Part of Rivian's strategy is to develop autonomous driving for robotaxi fleets. The company inked a $1.25 billion deal with Uber in March, in which the ride-hailing company
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Hult among newest members of OPENLANE board By subscribing, you agree to receive communications from Auto Remarketing and our partners in accordance with our Privacy Policy. We may share your information with select partners and sponsors who may contact you about their products and services. You may unsubscribe at any time. A little more than a month after transitioning from president and chief executive officer of Asbury Automotive Group to its executive chairman, David Hult now has another leadership opportunity in automotive. OPENLANE on Friday announced the appointment of Hult and Kelly Tuminelli to its board of directors The operator of digital marketplaces for wholesale vehicles said that Tuminelli and Hult together bring extensive public company leadership experience, deep operational and financial expertise, and complementary records of driving growth and value for both customers and stockholders. Tuminelli has more than three decades of senior financial leadership at publicly traded financial services and technology companies including TriNet Group, Genworth Financial and General Electric. OPENLANE said Tuminelli brings extensive financial management, accounting, investor relations and capital management expertise anchored in generating meaningful value for shareholders. Meanwhile, Hult brings more than 30 years of retail automotive industry experience and leadership with dealership groups including RLJ McLarty Landers, Group 1 Automotive, Penske Automotive Group and IRA Motor Group, and Asbury. Subscribe to Auto Remarketing to stay informed and stay ahead. By subscribing, you agree to receive communications from Auto Remarketing and our partners in accordance with our Privacy Policy. We may share your information with select partners and sponsors who may contact you about their products and services. You may unsubscribe at any time. “We are delighted to welcome Kelly and David to our board and look forward to drawing on their expertise,” OPENLANE chair Mark Howell said in a news release. “Kelly’s extensive
Tesla Cybercab's full specs are now out The US EPA has published its certification documents for Tesla's Cybercab, and this is basically the first time we've gotten a full list of its key specs. The car has a 163kW (219 hp) front motor, a 326V 47.6kWh battery, and a curb weight of 3,113 lb. The unadjusted combined range is 418.2 miles, which means the final number will likely be about 292 miles, since the EPA usually applies a correction factor of roughly 0.7 to its raw number from its test data, in order to account for real-world conditions. The highway-only unadjusted range is 375.4 miles, and the final number is likely to be around 262 miles. While the EPA now shows the Cybercab as having the status of "introduced into commerce" since May 29, Tesla still hasn't received regulatory approval for unsupervised autonomous driving. Unless that happens, these numbers don't matter as no Cybercab will be shuttling anyone around autonomously anyway. Reader comments Nothing yet. Be the first to comment.
News VisionNav Robotics Launches Autonomous Precision Stacking System for Cages up to 8.8-Feet in Width, Reaching Heights up to 22 Feet VisionNav Robotics Launches Industry's First Autonomous Precision Stacking System for Cages up to 8.8-Feet in Width, Reaching Heights up to 22 Feet. VisionNav Robotics, a global supplier of autonomous industrial vehicles and logistics automation solutions, has introduced an autonomous stacking system engineered specifically for large container environments where accuracy, stability and safety are paramount. Introduced at Modex 2026, the company's VNE40-66 Autonomous Precision Stacking Solution can stack 8.8-foot-wide cages weighing up to 6,150 pounds at heights of up to 22 feet – the market's first such solution to achieve such robust capabilities. To achieve this level of performance with total stability and accuracy, the unit utilizes VisionNav's proprietary sensor fusion technology that provides millimeter-level precision compatible with various post types, ensuring each placement is exact despite differing container sizes or environmental conditions. Reliable and robust, the system carries a rated payload of 6,150 pounds, making it suitable for the exceptionally heavy, wide containers common in automotive and other heavy-duty settings. Among the VNE40-66's most attractive features is its Smart Retry Functionality, which continuously monitors for misalignments and anomalies in real time; if misaligned containers, incorrect position posts or other adverse issues are identified, the system aborts and retries without requiring operator input. This dramatically reduces downtime, minimizes risk of product damage, and supports fully autonomous operation in high-throughput environments where human intervention would create untenable bottlenecks. Technology-Driven Safety Features The VNE40-66 Autonomous Precision Stacking Solution's safety capabilities are as sophisticated as its stacking precision. This intelligent, context-aware safety envelope ensures that the system responds appropriately to real operating conditions rather than relying on static safety margins. For example, during straight-line travel, a dynamic brake zone scales to the size
Element partners with Waymo to scale autonomous mobility By subscribing, you agree to receive communications from Auto Remarketing and our partners in accordance with our Privacy Policy. We may share your information with select partners and sponsors who may contact you about their products and services. You may unsubscribe at any time. The advancement of autonomous mobility took a significant move forward on Monday. Element Fleet Management Corp. and Waymo announced a strategic multi-year partnership to support large-scale deployment and operation of autonomous vehicle fleets. According to a news release, this partnership is enabled through Element Mobility. It will provide end-to-end fleet management and operational services to support Waymo’s autonomous mobility operation, beginning with an initial deployment in San Diego and expanding to additional markets over time. Designed to support long-term growth, the companies highlighted the collaboration combines Element’s capital strength, global operational expertise, and intelligent mobility capabilities with Waymo’s advanced AV technology and ride-hailing demand platform. Element and Waymo see autonomous mobility rapidly advancing. They pointed out that scaling these fleets requires more than vehicles on the road. It also incorporates an integrated operational and digital orchestration layer, managing fleet readiness, charging infrastructure, energy optimization, maintenance, compliance, and real-time operational performance across markets. Element said it brings capability through a combination of global fleet scale, intelligent mobility technology, digital orchestration, operational execution, and data-driven optimization designed to operate autonomous fleets efficiently, reliably, and at scale. Subscribe to Auto Remarketing to stay informed and stay ahead. By subscribing, you agree to receive communications from Auto Remarketing and our partners in accordance with our Privacy Policy. We may share your information with select partners and sponsors who may contact you about their products and services. You may unsubscribe at any time. “Autonomous mobility succeeds through operational intelligence, disciplined execution, and the
KEY POINTS - Volvo has launched all-electric versions of the A30 and A40 articulated haulers, but only in Europe right now. - Caterpillar is rolling out AI-enabled heavy equipment in the U.S. The company already has an all-electric vehicle, but it is only for the mining industry. - These advances signal accelerating construction trends toward electrification, automation, and grid investment. Volvo has started shipping a fully electric dump truck while Caterpillar is touting a suite of automated and machine learning-powered vehicles, ushering in a new technological era for construction, thanks to two of the industry’s leading heavy equipment manufacturers. World’s first all-electric articulated hauler—only in Europe, for now Earlier this month, Volvo showcased the new A30 Electric and A40 Electric Articulated Haulers at its annual Volvo Days event in Sweden. Volvo claims the machines are the world’s first all-electric haulers. Here are some performance statistics for the Volvo A30 Electric and A40 Electric: - The vehicles can carry up to 32 short tons (64,000 pounds) and 43 short tons (86,000 pounds) of materials, respectively. - The A30 Electric runs on a 265 kW motor, which translates to 360 horsepower. - The A40 Electric has a 350 kW, or roughly 469 horsepower, motor. That matches the strength of the gas-powered A40, which also boasts a max of 469 horses. - Battery capacity is 450 kWh on the A30 and 540 kWh on the A40. Production on both models began in April of this year, and they are currently being delivered to select customers in the United Kingdom and Norway. Volvo plans to bring the A30 Electric and A40 Electric to more customers throughout Europe during the back half of 2026. Volvo A40 Electric hooked up to a charger. (IMAGE: Volvo) How much does the Volvo A30 and Volvo A40 Electric cost?
Stellantis Showcases Next Generation Connectivity and L4-Ready Platform at MOVE 2026 in London June 17-18 at ExCeL London, Booth 1 (Main Entrance) - Demonstrations include 5G connectivity over satellite on the new Jeep ® Compass and L4-Ready Platform Robotaxi - Ned Curic, Chief Engineering and Technology Officer, to speak at the opening panel on autonomous driving Stellantis will showcase its latest innovations in connectivity and autonomous-ready vehicle platforms at MOVE 2026, the worlds leading tech mobility event, taking place June 1718 at ExCeL London. At its booth, Stellantis will present how its innovative technologies enable more connected, intelligent, and scalable mobility solutions, supporting the transition toward advanced connectivity and autonomous ecosystems 5G Connectivity Over Satellite - Jeep ® Compass Demonstrator Stellantis will present a demonstration on the new Jeep ® Compass, showcasing 5G connectivity over satellite. This narrow band solution extends coverage beyond traditional terrestrial networks even in remote or underserved areas. It supports enhanced safety, expanding the boundaries of always-on mobility. With Jeep® brands rich history of freedom and a go-anywhere, do-anything attitude, the new Compass is the perfect ambassador to showcase this technology. L4-Ready Platform - Robotaxi Stellantis will showcase its L4-Ready Platform (driverless), designed for scalability and flexibility. The platform integrates advanced hardware and software systems to enable safe and efficient autonomous operations. It represents a key step toward the deployment of autonomous mobility services, supporting transportation needs particularly in urban environments, with a focus on reliability, efficiency, and user experience. Panel Session - June 17 at 9:20 a.m. BST The Great Uncoupling: Why the Future of Autonomous Driving is Software-Agnostic Ned Curic, Chief Engineering and Technology Officer, Stellantis, will join industry leaders to discuss the evolution of autonomous architectures and the role of software abstraction in enabling scalability. - Alex Kendall, CEO, Wayve - Martyn Lee,
Element Fleet Management has announced a multi-year partnership with Waymo to provide fleet management and operational services for Waymo’s autonomous vehicle operations. The agreement will begin with an initial deployment in San Diego, with expansion to additional markets planned over time. Under the partnership, Element will handle vehicle lifecycle management, charging infrastructure and energy management, maintenance coordination, and operational fleet optimisation. Waymo will retain responsibility for the Waymo Driver’s validation and performance, and will continue to offer its ride-hailing service to the public through the Waymo app. The arrangement is structured to address the operational complexity of scaling autonomous fleets, which Element and Waymo say requires integrated management of fleet readiness, charging, compliance, and real-time performance across multiple markets. Element manages more than 1.5 million vehicles globally and says it identified over US$1.6bn in cost-saving opportunities across client fleets in the past year. “Scaling autonomous mobility requires partners with proven operational discipline and global fleet expertise,” said Nicole Gavel, head of business development and strategic partnerships at Waymo. “Element brings the infrastructure, execution, and scale needed to deploy and operate Waymo’s autonomous fleet reliably.” Waymo’s ride-hailing service has completed more than 20 million trips across ten cities, with its vehicles having accumulated over 200 million autonomous miles on public roads. Why this matters: • Fleet operations infrastructure is emerging as the unglamorous bottleneck in autonomous mobility scaling.Waymo has demonstrated the technology works at commercial scale—20 million trips across ten cities—but vehicle lifecycle management, charging infrastructure, maintenance coordination and fleet readiness optimisation across multiple markets simultaneously is a different operational challenge from running a technology platform. Partnering with a firm that manages 1.5 million vehicles globally and has identified US$1.6bn in cost savings across its existing client base signals that Waymo has concluded this layer is better outsourced to specialists than
Tesla’s Cybercab EPA certification documents reveal the robotaxi’s full technical specs for the first time — including a 3,113-lb curb weight, a 219 HP motor, and a 48 kWh battery pack. The filing confirms several claims Tesla made about the vehicle while revealing some surprises. The Certificate Summary Information (CSI) for EPA test group TTSLV00.0L1A, filed on May 21 and certified on May 26, provides the most detailed look yet at the engineering behind the most efficient EV ever produced. Full specs from the EPA filing We dug into the actual EPA documents at the agency’s Document Index System to pull the raw certification data. Here’s what the CSI reveals: Powertrain: - Motor: AC 3-Phase Permanent Magnet, rated at 163 kW (219 HP) - Drive: Front-wheel drive, single-speed automatic - Regenerative braking: Electrical, front wheels Battery: - Type: Lithium-ion, single pack - Voltage: 326V - Capacity: 146 Ah (~47.6 kWh) - Recharge energy (AC from wall): 53.365 kWh Weight: - Curb weight: 3,113 lbs - GVWR: 3,730 lbs - Vehicle class: LDV / Passenger Car Range (unadjusted EPA test results): - Combined: 418.2 miles - Highway: 375.4 miles Certification: - Standards: Federal Tier 3 Bin 0, California ZEV, ILEV - Certification regions: Federal + California (including Section 177 states) - Certificate issued: May 26, 2026 - Introduction into commerce: May 29, 2026 Several of these figures are making their first public appearance. 3,113 lbs is heavier than you’d expect The curb weight stands out. At 3,113 lbs, the Cybercab is about 750 lbs lighter than a Tesla Model 3 Standard Range (~3,862 lbs) — but it has theww fewer seats, no steering wheel, no pedals, and a battery pack that’s roughly 12 kWh smaller. For a two-seat vehicle with no driver controls, 3,113 lbs is substantial. A Mazda MX-5 Miata
RIVN Stock Jumps Overnight: CEO Teases Self-Driving System 'Very Similar To Tesla's FSD' This Year - Rivian plans to introduce supervised point-to-point driving this year, followed by eyes-off, unsupervised driving in 2027. - Scaringe said Rivian's long-term goal is fully driverless vehicles capable of handling tasks like airport drop-offs, grocery runs, and school pickups. - The company's push for autonomy underpins its partnership with Uber, with plans to deploy 50,000 R2 robotaxis and begin paid rides in 2028. Shares of Rivian Automotive, Inc. (RIVN) jumped 2% overnight heading into Monday after CEO RJ Scaringe revealed that Rivian plans to roll out a self-driving system "very similar to Tesla's FSD" later this year, with unsupervised driving expected to follow in 2027. RIVN stock notched a fourth straight weekly gain, rising 3% last week. Rivian's Robotaxi Ambitions Speaking on the Masters of Scale podcast with host Jeff Berman over the weekend, Scaringe outlined an aggressive autonomy roadmap that could eventually pave the way for robotaxis and fully driverless vehicles. Scaringe said Rivian has spent years rebuilding its autonomy stack around an in-house AI-driven architecture, and the company is now preparing to roll out its biggest software upgrade yet: "Later this year, we'll have a full supervised point-to-point, which would be very similar to Tesla's FSD," he said. Rivian plans to follow that with eyes-off, unsupervised driving next year before eventually enabling vehicles to operate without anyone inside. According to Scaringe, the tech can eventually support use cases such as airport drop-offs, grocery runs, and school pickups. Rivian's autonomy ambitions are also driving its partnership with Uber: "We took the decision to partner with Uber so we could focus on the tech and leverage them for their access to a big distribution channel," Scaringe said. Through the partnership, Rivian plans to deploy 50,000
- United States - / - Insurance - / - NasdaqGS:SKWD Skyward Specialty (SKWD) Is Up 8.5% After Expanding Into Autonomous Risks And Lloyd’s Syndicate Launch - Recently, Skyward Specialty Insurance Group reported that its diversified specialty lines, accident and health momentum, disciplined underwriting, and expense controls have combined with Apollo acquisition synergies to support stronger recurring premium and fee-based income streams. - An interesting angle is Skyward’s push into emerging areas like autonomous vehicle insurance and the launch of Lloyd’s Syndicate 1972, which together broaden its reinsurance capacity and expand its reach into specialized, higher-complexity risks. - Next, we’ll examine how the expansion into autonomous vehicle insurance reshapes Skyward Specialty’s investment narrative and longer-term business profile. Invest in the nuclear renaissance through our list of 88 elite nuclear energy infrastructure plays powering the global AI revolution. Skyward Specialty Insurance Group Investment Narrative Recap To own Skyward Specialty, you need to be comfortable with a specialty insurer leaning into complex risks while managing underwriting discipline and expenses. The near term catalyst remains execution on higher fee-based and specialty premium growth, while the biggest risk is pricing pressure and volatility in select property and casualty lines. The latest update on diversified specialty lines and Apollo synergies supports the catalyst, but does not materially change that core risk balance right now. Within the recent developments, Skyward’s participation in autonomous vehicle insurance and the launch of Lloyd’s Syndicate 1972 look most relevant. Together, they extend the company’s reach into complex risks and broaden reinsurance capacity, which ties directly into the story of building recurring, fee-rich specialty income. For investors watching how Skyward balances growth in emerging niches against underwriting risk, this initiative is likely to be a key proof point over time. Yet, against this opportunity, investors should also be aware that concentrated