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Ramping up
Business Insider · Aug 11, 2026
Tesla is testing its two-door Cybercab robotaxi while Waymo is preparing to deploy more purpose-built Ojai robotaxis for its commercial service.
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Move fast and break things was never going to be a mantra in automotive engineering. However, once properly built - Scale fast and break things (other things...) could become a reality. This week's news describes the challenges of displacing existing solutions that refuse to be replaced.
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Kodiak · Aug 14, 2026
Kodiak Receives California DMV Autonomous Truck Testing Permit – Kodiak AI
Kodiak received a heavy-duty autonomous vehicle testing permit from the California DMV on August 13, 2026, authorizing operation with a safety driver.
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Futurism · Aug 9, 2026
Labor Union Sues Over Self-Driving Trucks
The Teamsters union sued California state regulators for passing new laws that allow the testing of self-driving trucks.
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8:59Fox Business · Aug 11, 2026
Amazon’s Zoox LAUNCHES paid robotaxi rides in Las Vegas
Zoox CEO Aicha Evans discusses the launch of paid autonomous robotaxi rides in Las Vegas and addresses NHTSA safety concerns, vehicle production targets and plans for expanding...
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14:36Transit Bay · Aug 7, 2026
My First Ever Zoox Robotaxi Ride!
My first time ever riding Zoox robotaxi, one of the weirdest rides I've ever done!
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