Lyft ended this week up $1.6 billion, after a partnership with Waymo's robotaxi unit. The question is: How do autonomous vehicles fit into the ride-sharing market? @liamdenning explains (via @opinion) https://t.co/8xN79noZWd ...

Autonomous Driving Development - Waymo 获得许可在曼哈顿和布鲁克林的部分地区测试自动驾驶汽车 [1]

Production Plans - Tesla's new six-seat version of its Model Y sport-utility vehicle might not be released in the U S [1] Autonomous Vehicles - The rise of autonomous vehicles is a factor influencing Tesla's production decisions [1]

Autonomous Vehicle Safety Concerns - The autonomous vehicle industry highlights the disproportionate media coverage, noting that 108 people die daily in the U S from vehicle accidents, yet this receives little mainstream media attention [1] - The industry suggests that autonomous vehicle reporting is biased, with even minor incidents involving autonomous vehicles generating significant negative press [2] - Tesla is portrayed as being cautious with its robotaxi rollout due to the anticipated scrutiny [2] Human vs Autonomous Driving - The report emphasizes the scale of human-caused road accidents, stating that they have killed approximately three times more Americans than all wars combined [2] - Human-operated vehicle accidents have resulted in over 4 million deaths since 1899 [2] - Tesla engineers working on Full Self-Driving (FSD) are lauded for their efforts to improve road safety [2]

Robotaxi Service - Tesla's robotaxi service will function as a combination of Airbnb and Uber [1] - Tesla car owners can generate income by adding their vehicles to the robotaxi fleet [1]

Core Insights - Uber Technologies (UBER) is expected to report second-quarter 2025 results on August 6, with earnings estimated at 62 cents per share and revenues at $12.46 billion [1] - The earnings estimate has improved by 1.64% over the past 60 days, while revenue estimates suggest a 16.41% increase year-over-year [2] Earnings and Revenue Estimates - The Zacks Consensus Estimate for UBER's revenues in 2025 is $50.74 billion, indicating a year-over-year growth of 15.37% [2] - The consensus estimate for 2025 EPS is $2.90, reflecting a decline of 36.4% year-over-year [2] - UBER has consistently surpassed EPS estimates in the past four quarters, with an average beat of 212.3% [4] Performance Indicators - UBER's gross bookings for Q2 are projected to be between $45.75 billion and $47.25 billion, representing a growth of 16-20% on a constant-currency basis [6][8] - Adjusted EBITDA for Q2 is expected to range from $2.02 billion to $2.12 billion, suggesting a year-over-year growth of 29-35% [7][8] Market Position and Valuation - UBER has achieved a year-to-date stock gain of 45.5%, outperforming the Zacks Internet-Services industry and the S&P 500 index [10] - The company is trading at a forward P/E ratio of 26.93, which is above the industry average of 19.27 [13] - UBER's market capitalization stands at $183.5 billion, positioning it well to navigate market challenges [16] Strategic Focus - UBER is focusing on autonomous vehicles to drive future growth and is expected to provide updates on this initiative during the Q2 conference call [9] - The company has engaged in various acquisitions and geographic expansions to diversify its offerings and reduce risks [16][17]

Robotaxi Service - Tesla's robotaxi service will operate with a model similar to Airbnb and Uber [1] - Tesla car owners can generate income by adding their vehicles to the robotaxi fleet [1]

Autonomous Shuttle Technology - The autonomous shuttle, named Mika, utilizes cameras, radars, and sensors for navigation [2] - The technology aims for autonomy, but includes remote control intervention for emergencies [4] - The technology reacts faster than a human being [5][6] Testing and Ridership - An 8-seat shuttle has been tested on a roughly 1 mile (approximately 1609 meters) long loop in West Palm Beach since April [2] - Ridership is reported in the hundreds per week [2] Regulatory Compliance and Safety - A person on board can take control, a condition set by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration [5]

So we're here in Austin, Texas. We came down here for the Tesla robotaxi rollout . It started on Sunday. Are you going to have full autonomous on the roads of Austin at the end by the end of June.Yes. This is not the widespread rollout of Tesla Cybercabs or robotaxis that investors, customers and fans have been promised. That said, there are a lot of people who really do believe in this company and do believe in Elon Musk and think it's just a matter of time.Here it is. It found me. It came right here.Perfe ...

RT Jon Erlichman (@JonErlichman)In 2016, Elon Musk was asked if Tesla would make a self-driving car.He predicted a future of autonomous vehicles with no steering wheel.And the audience laughed. https://t.co/Q0vZ6u8kaX ...