Silicon Valley autonomous vehicle startup Nuro has received approval to begin driverless testing, positioning it ahead of Uber’s planned robotaxi launch. But the catch is stark: Nuro hasn’t actually started driverless testing yet. The permit signals regulatory progress and heightened competition in robotaxi timelines, even as real-world deployment remains pending.
Tesla’s long-awaited Cybercab robotaxi has reportedly entered production, with CEO Elon Musk sharing videos of the driverless vehicle rolling off the factory floor. The announcement comes right after Tesla’s first-quarter profit update. Tesla now targets volume production of both the Cybercab and Tesla Semi this year, building on the stepless design first unveiled in 2024.
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