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IIT Graduate Modifies A Bolero SUV into a Self-driving Car, Anand Mahindra Reacts
Money Control
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1y ago
Medial
A Bhopal-based startup has garnered attention in the automobile industry by transforming a Mahindra Bolero SUV into a self-driving car. Anand Mahindra, a well-known figure in the industry and social media, praised the innovation. The modified SUV, designed by IIT graduate Sanjeev Sharma, was showcased in a video demonstrating its autonomous navigation through busy streets. The startup's creation has generated excitement for its advanced use of self-driving technology.
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Mahindra hails IIT-Madras startup developing electric flying taxis
Internet
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1y ago
Medial
Anand Mahindra was amazed by ePlane, a startup from IIT Madras, developing electric flying taxis for speedy urban commutes. Founder Prof. Sathya Chakravarthy plans to unveil their first vehicle in 2025. Mahindra hailed IIT Madras as a top incubator, celebrating India's tech innovation surge. ePlane aims to democratize flying, backed by investors like Angel List's Naval Ravikant.
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Uber, Lyft drivers use Teslas as makeshift robotaxis, raising safety concerns
Economic Times
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11m ago
Medial
- A self-driving Tesla car collided with an SUV in Las Vegas, raising concerns about the safety of autonomous vehicles used for ride-hailing services. - Tesla CEO Elon Musk plans to showcase a robotaxi, a self-driving car for ride-hailing services, and already Tesla owners are using the Full Self-Driving (FSD) software for their own versions of robotaxis. - Tesla owners use FSD to reduce stress and extend their working hours by relying on the software, which costs $99 per month. - While companies like Waymo and Cruise operate heavily regulated test versions of self-driving cabs, Tesla drivers are solely responsible for their vehicles, regardless of whether they use driver-assist software. - Some Tesla ride-hail drivers have reported limitations and shortcomings with FSD software, such as sudden unexplained acceleration and braking, leading them to avoid using it with passengers. - There is a need for better regulations and guidelines to prevent misuse of autonomous driving technology in ride-hail services, as current oversight is limited and leaves room for potential safety risks.
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Create jobs: Mahindra reacts to jobless youth at Mumbai airport
Inshorts
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1y ago
Medial
Despite public anger over Budget 2024, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman emphasized job creation. Anand Mahindra supported this, highlighting a viral photo of 25,000 people vying for 600 jobs at Mumbai airport. Mahindra praised government schemes aiming to create 4.1 crore jobs with a ₹2 lakh crore outlay, urging private sector involvement to prevent a demographic disaster.
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Zoomcar Launches Unified App For Guests & Hosts To Offer Better Experience
Inc42
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1y ago
Medial
Zoomcar, a self-driving car rental marketplace, has merged its two apps into one. The Zoomcar app allows guests to book from a range of over 25,000 cars, while the Zoomcar Host app is used by hosts who share their vehicles for rental purposes. The new app will include ten feature upgrades and offer a seamless experience for both guests and hosts. Zoomcar aims to provide affordable and convenient self-driving car rentals through its platform.
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China's Didi, GAC Aion to mass produce robotaxis next year
Reuters
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1y ago
Medial
Chinese ride-hailing company Didi Global has announced that its self-driving unit joint venture with EV maker GAC Aion has received a license to mass produce electric robotaxis in China. The joint venture, called Andi, plans to sell the self-driving cars from next year and will begin with a crossover electric SUV as its inaugural model. This move positions the joint venture as a pioneer in the autonomous driving industry and aims to lead the development of L4 autonomous vehicles in China. The license issuer was not specified in the announcement.
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SoftBank chief Masayoshi Son pitches a new path for self-driving cars
Economic Times
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1y ago
Medial
Japanese billionaire Masayoshi Son, the CEO of SoftBank, is pitching a new idea in the self-driving car industry. Son is trying to convince automakers from around the world to work together and use artificial intelligence (AI) to accelerate the development of autonomous vehicles. He envisions creating a coalition of auto companies that would pool resources and share vehicle-driving data, allowing cars to navigate using a powerful AI computer system trained with massive amounts of data. Son's pitch comes at a time when self-driving car efforts face challenges, such as high costs and regulatory scrutiny.
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Kodiak is using Vay's remote driving tech in its self-driving trucks | TechCrunch
TechCrunch
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2m ago
Medial
Kodiak Robotics is integrating Vay's remote-driving technology into its self-driving trucks. This partnership enhances operational and safety standards, crucial as Kodiak plans public highway deliveries in Texas by 2026. Vay's system allows remote human drivers to control the trucks in low-speed environments, while Kodiak's autonomous system retains overall control. The collaboration began when the U.S. Army's contract demanded a reliable remote operation alternative. Vay's remote-driving tech has also served in its car-sharing service since 2019.
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US to loosen rules on Tesla, other carmakers taking on China in race for self-driving cars
Economic Times
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4m ago
Medial
The Trump administration is easing regulations to support US automakers like Tesla in developing self-driving cars, aiding competition with Chinese companies. Automakers will be exempt from some federal safety rules for testing autonomous vehicles. The Transportation Department plans to streamline crash reporting and establish national standards over existing state regulations. This approach aims to enhance innovation and competitiveness in the self-driving car sector, especially against Chinese rivals like BYD.
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Tesla pushes to increase ‘full self-driving’ software use as vehicle sales cool
Livemint
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1y ago
Medial
Tesla is increasing its promotion of its driver-assistance technology called "Full Self-Driving Capability," as it faces potential lower growth in vehicle deliveries. CEO Elon Musk sent an internal email stating that customers must test drive the technology before receiving a car. Full Self-Driving is an advanced version of Tesla's Autopilot system and includes features to navigate cars through city streets. US drivers with eligible vehicles will receive a one-month free trial of Full Self-Driving. Tesla's stock rose over 4% following the news. This move comes as Tesla faces regulatory scrutiny and legal issues concerning its driver-assistance systems.
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Tesla will unveil robotaxi in August: Elon Musk
Economic Times
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1y ago
Medial
Tesla CEO Elon Musk has announced that the company will unveil a robotaxi this summer. Details are scarce, but Musk claims that Tesla vehicles with Full Self-Driving (FSD) capabilities will operate as superhuman robotaxis. This announcement follows concerns over the safety and adoption of self-driving vehicles. Despite the potential of self-driving cars, the rollout has been tentative and encountered obstacles, with regulators and the public expressing safety concerns. Tesla's autopilot feature has also faced scrutiny, accused of overselling its capabilities. Tesla's reveal comes amidst reports that the company has abandoned plans to manufacture a $25,000 electric car model.
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