【环球网科技综合报道】5 月 14 日消息，据路透社报道，Alphabet 旗下无人驾驶技术公司 Waymo 宣布，将召回近 1200 辆自 动驾驶出租车。此次召回旨在通过软件更新，解决车辆与铁链、大门和其他道路障碍物相撞的问题。 事实上，这并非 Waymo 首次进行召回。此前，该公司已发布过至少两次召回行动。随着自动驾驶技术的不断发展，类似 Waymo 这样的召回事件也在提醒整个行业，技术的安全性和稳定性仍需不断打磨。 此次召回事件正值自动驾驶行业发展的关键时期。一方面，Waymo 此前刚刚获得加州监管机构批准，得以将其自动驾驶出租 车运营扩展到洛杉矶市场，该市场利润丰厚，对 Waymo 的商业布局意义重大。另一方面，Waymo 近期还开始在高速公路上 测试无人驾驶汽车，为后续载人旅行做准备。 同时，美国联邦安全调查人员也在加大对自动驾驶领域的审查力度。就在 5 月 14 日，NHTSA 表示，已收到 22 起有关 Waymo 自动驾驶汽车的事故报告，其中包含 17 起碰撞事故，目前已针对 Waymo 自动驾驶汽车的性能展开调查。这些事件 不仅涉及与静止和半静止物体的碰撞，还包括车辆疑似违反交通安全控制装置 ...

Core Insights - Austin Russell has been replaced as CEO of Luminar, with Paul Ricci appointed as his successor, following an inquiry related to the company's code of business conduct and ethics [1][2] - Russell's resignation was effective immediately, but he will remain on the board to assist with the transition and technology matters [2] - The company's first-quarter earnings report did not mention the leadership change, and Russell's statement in the report was optimistic about the company's future [2][3] Company Background - Luminar was founded by Russell in 2012 and gained public attention in April 2017, becoming a notable player in the autonomous vehicle sector [5] - The company went public in 2021 through a merger with Gores Metropoulos Inc., achieving a post-deal market valuation of $3.4 billion and raising $250 million prior to the SPAC announcement [6] Leadership Transition - The board expressed confidence in Paul Ricci's leadership, highlighting his technical insight, operational excellence, and commitment to innovation as key attributes for leading Luminar's next growth phase [5] - The transition comes amid a broader context of macroeconomic uncertainty, with the company emphasizing its focus on ramping up production and reducing costs [3]

Extended lock-ups cover approximately 22.9% of total outstanding ordinary sharesSHANGHAI, China, May 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pony AI Inc. (“Pony.ai” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: PONY), a global leader in achieving large-scale commercialization of autonomous mobility, today announced that Dr. Jun Peng, Chairman of the Board, Co-founder, and CEO, and Dr. Tiancheng Lou, Co-founder and CTO, have each entered into voluntary extended lock-up agreements (the "Extended Lock-Ups"). These agreements cover all shar ...

Core Insights - Baidu's Apollo Go robotaxi service achieved over 70% fully driverless rides in Wuhan as of April, with expectations to reach 100% in the near future [1][2] - The company plans to expand its operations to Europe, specifically launching an entity in Switzerland and starting services in Turkey [2] Group 1 - Apollo Go operates fully driverless taxis for the public in various cities in China, including a suburb of Beijing, with fares typically subsidized [2] - The expansion into Europe marks a significant step for Baidu's autonomous vehicle technology and its international growth strategy [2]

Uber and Chinese autonomous vehicle technology company WeRide plan to expand a commercial robotaxi partnership and bring the service to another 15 cities over the next five years. The expansion comes five months after the two companies launched a commercial robotaxi service in Abu Dhabi. As part of that expansion, Uber will increase its investment into WeRide by $100 million, according to a Wednesday regulatory filing. WeRide said it expects the cash to come through by the second half of 2025. The compani ...

About Kodiak Robotics, Inc. Kodiak Robotics, Inc. was founded in 2018 and has become a leader in autonomous ground transportation committed to a safer and more efficient future for all. The company has developed an artificial intelligence (AI) powered technology stack purpose-built for commercial trucking and the public sector. The company delivers freight daily for its customers across the southern United States using its autonomous technology. In 2024, Kodiak became the first known company to publicly ann ...

Uber passengers in Austin seemingly can't get enough of Waymo's robotaxis, with the 100 or so Waymo vehicles operating on the Uber app already busier than the human drivers they share the road with. "These approximately 100 vehicles are now busier than over 99% of all drivers in Austin in terms of completed trips per day," CEO Dara Khosrowshahi said in prepared remarks after Uber announced its first-quarter earnings on Wednesday.Khosrowshahi said the two companies plan to scale their autonomous fleet in Au ...

Core Insights - Uber is expanding its global presence in the robotaxi sector through partnerships with Chinese autonomous vehicle companies, including Pony AI, Momenta, and WeRide [1][2][3] Group 1: Partnerships and Expansion - Uber's partnership with Pony AI aims to launch robotaxis on its platform in a key Middle Eastern market later this year [1] - The collaboration with Momenta will facilitate the launch of robotaxis in Europe by 2026, while WeRide will help expand Uber's services into 15 cities across the Middle East and Europe over the next five years [2] - These new partnerships add to Uber's existing network of over 15 autonomous vehicle collaborations, which primarily include U.S.-based companies like Waymo and May Mobility [3] Group 2: Market Context and Competition - Uber is responding to competitive pressures from companies like Tesla, which is set to launch its robotaxi service in Austin next month, and is also addressing federal probes regarding its subscription practices [4] - Collaborating with Chinese AV firms is seen as a strategic move to leverage their international expansion efforts, as companies like WeRide and Pony are already operating in multiple markets [5][8] Group 3: Operational Details - The initial phase of the robotaxi service will include safety operators in the vehicles until a full commercial launch is achieved [9] - Uber's strong presence in the Middle East, bolstered by its acquisition of Careem in 2019, positions it well for further growth in the region [8]

小马智行"立足中国，着眼全球"战略的重要一步。 本文为IPO早知道原创 作者｜ Stone Jin 微信公众号｜ipozaozhidao 据 IPO早知道消息， 小马智行与 Uber 日前 宣布达成全球战略合作，小马智行 Robotaxi服务和车 队将在今年下半年接入Uber平台，共同加速自动驾驶技术商业化落地。 双方合作将于今年在中东市场率先启动，未来计划逐步扩展至更多国际市场。服务上线后，乘客在 Uber App上预约打车行程时，可选择由小马智行Robotaxi车辆提供服务。 该合作是小马智行 "立足中国，着眼全球"战略的重要一步，依托小马智行成熟的L4自动驾驶技术生 态，展现其在全球自动驾驶出行市场上强大的商业化能力。小马智行于4月上海车展发布的第七代车 规级自动驾驶系统方案实现Robotaxi的100%车规级量产，在规模化拓展和成本效益上实现突破。 这一技术迭代与双方战略合作的目标高度契合，未来随着合作拓展至更多市场，Uber平台将安全、 高效地整合小马智行的自动驾驶运力。 小马智行联合创始人、 CEO彭军表示："小马智行的愿景是打造安全、可靠、规模化的自动驾驶技 术，变革人们的日常出行。我们与Ube ...

Core Insights - Uber and WeRide are expanding their commercial robotaxi partnership to 15 additional cities over the next five years, following the launch of their service in Abu Dhabi five months ago [1][3] - The expansion will include cities in Europe, and WeRide's robotaxi services will be accessible through the Uber app, similar to Uber's collaboration with Waymo [2][3] - The partnership aims to focus on cities outside of China and the United States, with plans to add Dubai to their existing operations in Abu Dhabi [3] Company Partnerships - Uber has established over 15 partnerships with various autonomous vehicle technology companies in the past two years, covering ride-hailing, delivery, and trucking sectors [4] - Recent partnerships include collaborations with May Mobility, Volkswagen, and Momenta, indicating a strategic push in the autonomous vehicle space [4] - The most notable partnership in the U.S. is with Waymo, which is currently operational in Austin and soon to be in Atlanta [5]