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The week in EV tech: Robotaxis are here. Are we ready?
- Robotaxis are making headlines, but consumer confidence in the technology is growing despite initial hesitations and glitches experienced by some early users.
- Waymo, with over 1,500 vehicles in operation, leads the U.S. market in robotaxi technology, focusing on safety features like situational awareness displays and detailed passenger walkthroughs before rides.
- Tesla is set to launch its robotaxis in Austin, Texas, using a different approach with onboard cameras feeding AI machine-learning models, facing tighter scrutiny from regulators.
- Zoox, Amazon's self-driving unit, is testing retrofitted SUVs for self-driving in Atlanta, featuring a unique seating arrangement for a lounge-like atmosphere with equal passenger experience and amenities.
- Uber plans to launch driverless taxi services in the UK in collaboration with tech firms, but the government is advocating for further testing with human drivers present, delaying the expected launch to 2027.
- The robotaxi revolution is underway, with companies like Waymo, Tesla, Zoox, and Uber embracing autonomous driving technology and pushing boundaries in the EV tech industry.
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