In San Francisco’s Mission District, the nine-year-old cat “KitKat,” known as the mascot of “Randa’s Market,” was struck and killed by an autonomous vehicle operated by Waymo. The company confirmed the incident and expressed its “deepest sympathy.”
Following Baidu and Lyft, Waymo is now planning its own move into the European market. According to a report by the Wall Street Journal, the Alphabet subsidiary intends to deploy autonomous taxis in London starting in 2026. This would mark Waymo’s first market launch outside North America and Japan – and another step in the global race for driverless mobility services.
Porsche halts battery cell production at Cellforce. The unit will focus on research only – insights into the background of this strategic shift.
US ride-hailing company Lyft and Chinese technology giant Baidu plan to launch fully autonomous vehicles in the European market next year. According to both companies, robotaxi services are expected to start in Germany and the United Kingdom in 2026—pending regulatory approval.
Car insurance and telematics tariffs: Providers collect data, customers can save. But does the math really add up?
How do data and compute affect autonomous vehicle performance? Waymo’s latest study offers new insights into the scaling laws of real-world driving AI.
Smart eFleets – Testing and optimization of methods for grid-compatible charging pillar control and higher-level energy and fleet management.
An recent article in the New York Times makes you sit up and take notice: Contrary to general expectations, self-driving cars would lie further in the future than had been assumed. The newspaper quotes managers of the automotive industry and […]
Up to 40 percent savings through the use of modern measurement technology, system control and good ventilation in Smart Buildings.
The german Federal Association of Free Real Estate and Housing Companies (BFW*) wanted to know: How far is the digitization of medium-sized real estate companies in Germany developed? The result is sobering: with a few exceptions, most companies have only implemented digital foundations. Obstacles include costs, lack of time and lack of personnel. Nevertheless, 77 percent do not plan to hire any new employees.
