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GM’s Cruise to resume testing its robotaxi service in Phoenix – ET Auto

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s Cruise autonomous driving business is preparing to resume testing its robotaxis with safety drivers in Phoenix, marking an important step in its attempts to resume service after grounding its fleet last year. The company is set to announce and begin the testing as early as Tuesday, according to two people with knowledge of the matter.

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Cruise to reintroduce human-driven vehicle fleet in Phoenix – ET Auto

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The company had suspended its U.S. General Motors ‘ autonomous driving startup, Cruise , said on Tuesday it would reintroduce a small fleet of human-driven vehicles in some cities, starting with Phoenix in Arizona, about six months after it suspended operations following an incident in San Francisco.

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US regulator opens safety probe into Waymo robotaxis – ET Auto

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Waymo vehicles are available to customers in San Francisco and Phoenix, with Los Angeles and Austin expected to come online next. The preliminary probe into the robotaxi company will cover the firm’s 444 vehicles, according to documents posted on the agency’s website.

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Waymo robotaxi to begin driverless services for employees in Austin – ET Auto

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The company said the services would be available across 43 square miles of the city, including downtown Austin, Barton Hills, Riverside, East Austin and Hyde Park.

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Tesla Model 3 emerges as track monster after Pikes Peak crash

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But from that fire, that same Model 3 has emerged as the “Bionic Phoenix.” And while not specified on the post on Instagram, it is likely kept low to the ground thanks to the company’s custom suspension offering. What do you think of the article? Do you have any comments, questions, or concerns?

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Waymo seeks to expand driverless service to Los Angeles – ET Auto

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The company last year pushed back its efforts to develop a commercial autonomous trucking technology soon after autonomous driving software came under strong regulatory scrutiny. The company also aims to operate in Austin, Texas. The utilities commission did not immediately respond to Reuters request for comment.

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Amazon’s Zoox robotaxis to drive faster, farther, at night in Las Vegas – ET Auto

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The Zoox vehicles will also drive in light rain and at night, the company said, critical for gathering additional data. “Driving in these larger areas exposes our robotaxis to the busiest conditions they’ve ever encountered,” the company said.