Tesla’s robotaxi is live: here are some of the first reactions. https://thever.ge/qPT3 #AutonomousCars #ElectricCars #ElonMusk #Transpo #Tesla #Cars #News #Tech
Tesla’s robotaxi is live: here are some of the first reactions

Tesla launched a limited robotaxi service with safety monitors in the passenger seat in a small area in Austin, Texas.

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Tesla’s first robotaxi rides will have a ‘safety monitor’ in the passenger seat https://thever.ge/ce8u #ElectricCars #ElonMusk #Transpo #Tesla #Cars #News #Tech
Tesla’s first robotaxi rides will have a ‘safety monitor’ in the passenger seat

Tesla’s robotaxi service launches on June 22nd, and invites for the service have revealed that rides will include a “safety monitor” in the front passenger seat.

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How Texas’ hands-off approach to autonomous vehicles gave Tesla an opening https://thever.ge/Zo7M #AutonomousCars #ElectricCars #Transpo #Policy #Tesla #Cars
How Texas’ hands-off approach to autonomous vehicles gave Tesla an opening

Tesla’s robotaxi launch in Texas was enabled by the state’s lax approach to regulation. But lawmakers say more guardrails are needed to ensure safety.

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Waymo’s robotaxis are coming back to New York City https://thever.ge/vU6m #AutonomousCars #Transpo #Waymo #News
Waymo’s robotaxis are coming back to New York City

Waymo applied for a permit to test autonomous vehicles with safety drivers in New York City. And it hopes it can change the state law to allow it to operate fully driverless.

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Honda successfully launched and landed its own reusable rocket https://thever.ge/Xv3b #Science #Transpo #Honda #Space #Cars #News
Honda successfully launched and landed its own reusable rocket

Nearly four years after announcing its plans to build a rocket, Honda has successfully launched and landed a reusable one in Japan.

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VanMoof’s co-founders have a new e-bike coming from Raleigh https://thever.ge/ah7t #ElectricBikes #Exclusive #Rideables #Transpo
VanMoof’s co-founders have a new e-bike coming from Raleigh

The Raleigh e-bike looks like a VanMoof only better, with removable battery, belt drive, and rear-wheel hub.

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Waymo is gradually expanding its borders in California https://thever.ge/zs5c #AutonomousCars #Transpo #Waymo #News
Waymo is gradually expanding its borders in California

The company’s robotaxis are now operating across 250 square miles of San Francisco and Los Angeles.

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The Nissan Leaf is finally getting the makeover it deserves https://thever.ge/s4G8 #ElectricCars #Transpo #Nissan #Cars #News
The Nissan Leaf is finally getting the makeover it deserves

Nissan announced the 2026 Leaf, which has up to 303 miles of range and dual charge ports for access to Tesla Supercharger stations.

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Ford’s new modified Mustang Mach-E is ready to fly up Pikes Peak https://thever.ge/eaN6 #ElectricCars #Motorsports #Transpo #Cars #Ford
Ford’s new modified Mustang Mach-E is ready to fly up Pikes Peak

Ford revealed its Super Mustang Mach-E ahead of the Pikes Peak hill climb race, which the automaker hopes to win for the third time in a row.

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USDOT wants more self-driving cars without pedals or steering wheels https://thever.ge/283Y #AutonomousCars #Transpo #Policy #News
USDOT wants more self-driving cars without pedals or steering wheels

The US Department of Transportation announced a streamlined review process for exemptions for self-driving cars.

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