Tesla has announced plans to invest a record $20 billion in 2026, more than doubling last year’s capital expenditure, as the company pivots from traditional electric vehicle sales to futuristic projects, including fully autonomous vehicles and humanoid robots. Read More: Tesla model Y fails school bus safety test, hits child-sized dummies CEO Elon Musk confirmed that […]
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Tesla Robotaxis go riverless in Austin
Tesla has expanded its robotaxi service in Austin, launching rides without any human safety driver inside vehicles, marking a significant step toward fully autonomous urban transportation. The announcement came from Tesla CEO Elon Musk, who shared the update on X, saying robotaxi drives had begun without safety monitors and praising the company’s artificial intelligence team […]
Self-driving cars steal spotlight at Las Vegas CES
LAS VEGAS: Sleek electric cars powered by artificial intelligence dominated the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2026, highlighting advances in Self-driving cars and promising a future where humans may no longer need to steer. Companies showcased vehicles capable of Level 4 autonomy, where the car drives itself and responsibility lies with the machine, not the passenger. […]
Nvidia outlines bold AI vision at CES 2026
CES 2026 is underway in Las Vegas, running through January 9, and Nvidia has once again emerged as one of the event’s most closely watched participants. Led by CEO Jensen Huang, the company used its keynote to highlight a strategic shift that goes far beyond gaming hardware. Read More: AI expected to star at CES gadget extravaganza […]
San Francisco blackout halts driverless taxis
A major power outage in San Francisco disrupted the operations of driverless taxis, forcing autonomous vehicles to halt mid-routes as critical traffic systems across several neighborhoods suddenly went offline. The incident highlighted how advanced transport technology remains dependent on basic urban infrastructure to function safely and efficiently in real-world conditions. As traffic lights stopped working […]
Panasonic to supply batteries for Amazon’s Zoox robotaxis in 2026
TOKYO: Panasonic Energy will supply cylindrical batteries to Amazon’s self-driving unit Zoox starting early 2026 under a multi-year agreement, the Japanese company announced Tuesday. The deal will provide 2170 battery cells to support Zoox’s growing robotaxi service. Read More: Panasonic announces new partnership in Pakistan with PEL The partnership comes as Zoox recently launched free rides […]