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Amazon’s Zoox expands its robotaxi service to Las Vegas airport
Zoox isn’t wasting any time now that it’s allowed to operate and charge for rides in its custom-built…
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Sprains, pain, and whiplash: Waymo and Zoox test drivers are getting hurt as robotaxis scale
The rapid scaling of robotaxis over the last two years has come with a hidden human cost. Test…
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US government lab is probing Chinese lidar for security vulnerabilities
A Department of Energy lab is investigating whether Chinese lidar sensors might pose a security risk if they…
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Tesla, Uber, and Waymo all get the OK to operate thousands of robotaxis in Nevada
Nevada, get ready for the robotaxis. The Nevada Transportation Authority unanimously approved three permits Thursday that will allow…
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TechCrunch Mobility: Zoox prepares for launch and Uber’s AV empire
Welcome back to TechCrunch Mobility, your hub for the future of transportation and now, more than ever, the…
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Zoox to start charging for robotaxi rides in Las Vegas
Nearly a year ago, Zoox opened its robotaxi service to the public in Las Vegas. Now, it is…
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Zoox issues software recall after a robotaxi got confused by heavy smoke
Zoox has issued a software recall after one of its robotaxis struggled to navigate a smoke-filled emergency fire…
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Zoox plans to put its robotaxis on the Uber app in Vegas this year
Amazon-owned Zoox plans to make its robotaxis available to hail on the Uber app in Las Vegas later…
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Zoox starts mapping Dallas and Phoenix for its robotaxis
Zoox is now mapping the streets of Dallas, Texas, and Phoenix, Arizona, as a precursor to testing its…
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TechCrunch Mobility: The great Tesla rebranding
Welcome back to TechCrunch Mobility — your central hub for news and insights on the future of transportation.…