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Toyota just proved that playing the long game pays off. While other automakers stumble with electric vehicles, Toyota's hybrid strategy helped electrified models outsell traditional gas cars for the first time.
More than 140,000 Londoners can now hail a self-driving electric car through Uber, marking Britain's first autonomous ride-hailing service. A human driver sits ready to take control, but the AI does most of the work navigating London's famously tricky streets.
A solar-powered car just proved it can generate enough clean energy each day to drive 47 miles without ever plugging in. Independent testing confirmed the vehicle produces over 4 kWh daily from sunlight alone.
California just cleared Waymo to operate paid robotaxi rides without drivers across 18 counties, from San Francisco to San Diego. The seven-month approval process opens the door for fully autonomous electric vehicles to serve most of California's population.
The world's largest automaker is bouncing back with record hybrid sales and an improved outlook, even as it navigates supply chain challenges and fierce competition. Toyota's resilience shows how betting on practical green technology is paying off.
South Korea's Hyundai Motor is taking a massive leap into the future of transportation by partnering with Waymo to deliver 50,000 autonomous vehicles. The move signals a major shift as traditional automakers embrace AI-powered mobility solutions.
Chinese automaker BYD is now taking full legal responsibility for accidents that happen while its driver-assist software is active. This industry-first move could change how people actually use autonomous driving technology.
XPENG just became the first car manufacturer in China to mass-produce robotaxis using entirely in-house technology. The electric vehicle maker plans to start pilot operations this year and go fully driverless by 2027.
For the first time ever, new electric cars cost less than petrol vehicles in the UK, breaking down one of the biggest barriers to going green. The average electric car now runs £785 cheaper upfront than its petrol equivalent.
London is getting its first robotaxi service as Waymo begins testing 100 electric vehicles across the city. The tech could transform how millions of people get around while cutting traffic emissions.
Uber employees are now riding in fully autonomous Lucid Gravity SUVs around San Francisco, marking a major step toward launching a fleet of 20,000 robotaxis. The driverless vehicles, powered by tech from Nuro, could be available to the public later this year.
Self-driving robotaxis with no steering wheel are rolling into two new cities this year. Amazon's Zoox is quadrupling its service area while making rides smoother and smarter.