TechCrunch Mobility: Tesla Cybercab hits the road — and a snag
Welcome back to TechCrunch Mobility, your hub for the future of transportation and now, more than ever, the role AI is playing in it.
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Tesla secures $30B in new credit lines as it looks to scale Cybercab, Optimus
The company says it won’t draw on the new debt facilities this year, as it has already planned at least $25 billion in capital expenditures.
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Waymo accelerates robotaxi expansion with launches in Denver, San Diego, and Tampa
Waymo will begin inviting riders on a rolling basis and slowly ramp up access in the three cities, following its usual commercial playbook.
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Uber taps Rivian to build robotaxis in deal worth up to $1.25B
Uber is kicking off the partnership with an initial $300 million investment, while Rivian will provide as many as 50,000 autonomous R2 SUVs.
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A little-known Croatian startup is coming for the robotaxi market with help from Uber
Verne, the robotaxi company launched under Rimac Group, is starting with a service in Zagreb, Croatia.
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Waymo starts robotaxi services at San Antonio International Airport
It’s the fourth major airport Waymo is serving, adding to Phoenix Sky Harbor, San Francisco, and San Jose international airports.
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Uber and WeRide ramp up robotaxi operations in Dubai
Uber and WeRide have launched robotaxi operations without a human safety operator in Dubai as part of a broader expansion in the Middle East.
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‘System failure’ paralyzes Baidu robotaxis in China
Passengers in Baidu’s robotaxis were trapped for up to two hours.
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The final days of the Tesla Model X and S are here. All bets are on the Cybercab.
It’s a new era for Tesla — and one that will rely on its ability to launch the Cybercab and mass-produce the Optimus robot.
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Waymo opens robotaxi service in Nashville, partners with Lyft
Waymo now operates commercial robotaxi services in 11 cities, with various methods to hail.
