autonomous vehicles
Tesla CEO Elon Musk's Trillion-Dollar Compensation Package Faces Shareholder Vote Amid Controversy
Nov 06, 2025 10:32 am CST
Tesla shareholders are voting on a controversial compensation package that could potentially make CEO Elon Musk the world's first trillionaire. Despite declining vehicle sales, Tesla's stock has soared to a $1.5 trillion valuation. The proposal has drawn criticism from major pension funds and even the Vatican, while supporters argue Musk's visionary leadership is essential for Tesla's ambitious future in autonomous vehicles and robotics.
Uber Partners with Nvidia to Deploy 100,000 Autonomous Vehicles by 2027: Revolutionizing the Ride-Hailing Industry
Oct 29, 2025 01:02 pm CST
Uber Technologies and Nvidia have announced a groundbreaking partnership to deploy 100,000 autonomous vehicles starting in 2027, with Stellantis supplying at least 5,000 robotaxis for initial operations. This collaboration aims to reduce operational costs while creating a comprehensive data ecosystem for autonomous vehicle development, potentially transforming the economics of ride-hailing services through large-scale robotaxi deployment.
China's Military AI Revolution: How DeepSeek Powers Beijing's Next-Generation Warfare Technology
Oct 27, 2025 01:49 pm CST
China is systematically deploying DeepSeek AI across its military applications, from autonomous combat vehicles to robot dog squadrons and drone swarms. Despite US chip restrictions, the People's Liberation Army continues advancing AI battlefield capabilities that mirror American efforts, while simultaneously pursuing "algorithmic sovereignty" through domestic technology development.
Tesla Introduces Sub-$40,000 Models to Offset US EV Incentive Losses
Oct 08, 2025 02:23 pm CST
Tesla has launched more affordable versions of its Model 3 sedan and Model Y SUV, priced at $36,990 and $39,990 respectively, as a strategic response to the elimination of US electric vehicle tax incentives. These new standard versions offer reduced prices of approximately 11-13% compared to premium longer-range variants, though they come with less battery range and fewer features.
Police Pull Over Driverless Waymo Car for Illegal U-Turn: When Autonomous Vehicles Break Traffic Laws
Sep 30, 2025 02:00 pm CST
San Bruno police encountered an unusual traffic violation when they stopped a vehicle making an illegal U-turn only to discover it was a driverless Waymo car with no one to ticket. This incident highlights the emerging challenges of enforcing traffic laws as autonomous vehicles become more common on public roads, raising questions about accountability in the evolving landscape of transportation technology.