A research team at the University of Tokyo began testing a Level 4 autonomous driving bus on public roads for the first time on Tuesday. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/01/14/japan/society/autonomous-driving-bus-kashiwa/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #society #selfdriving #tech #universityoftokyo #chiba #kashiwa
An exchange between Jensen Huang and Elon Musk regarding autonomous vehicles went viral because of their restraint, with the two acknowledging each other’s technical credibility while advancing different paths. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2026/01/12/tech/nvidia-tesla-self-driving-goals/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #business #tech #nvidia #tesla #carmakers #selfdriving #cars #tech #mercedesbenz
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BYD's cheapest electric cars to have Lidar self-driving tech
https://thedriven.io/2026/01/11/byds-cheapest-electric-cars-to-have-lidar-self-driving-tech/
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Autonomous driving technology is expected to dominate the CES trade show in Las Vegas as investors bet that artificial intelligence will invigorate an industry beset by challenges. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2026/01/06/tech/self-driving-tech-ai-ces-ev/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #business #tech #tech #nvidia #electricvehicles #cars #carmakers #selfdriving #ai #ces
Japan's government and commercial vehicle-makers are accelerating experiments aimed at putting self-driving trucks into practical use. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2025/11/26/companies/japan-self-driving-trucks/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #business #companies #trucks #selfdriving #carmakers #isuzu
When Tesla's FSD works well, it gets credit. When it doesn't, you get blamed
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Silicon Valley wants to make cities more efficient by taking away anything that makes them enjoyable.
On #TechWontSaveUs, I spoke with @jomc to discuss why robotaxis and delivery bots aren’t solving any real problems with transport and cities.
Listen to the full episode: https://techwontsave.us/episode/299_silicon_valley_doesnt_know_what_makes_a_good_city_w_joanne_mcneil
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Nissan is preparing to launch the newest generation of its ProPilot driver-assistance system that it says will be on par with Tesla's technology. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2025/09/22/companies/nissan-propilot-driver-assist-tech/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #business #companies #nissan #carmakers #cars #selfdriving #ai #propilot
CEO Elon Musk's pronouncements about expanding Tesla’s robotaxis at a "hyper-exponential rate” contrast the deliberate approach of Alphabet's Waymo ahead of entering new markets. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2025/09/01/tech/tesla-waymo-robotaxi-industry/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #business #tech #tesla #waymo #electricvehicles #tech #carmakers #selfdriving
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My first book is out in paperback! I shared some thoughts on ROAD TO NOWHERE now that it’s been out for a few years, and despite what I might have worried when I was writing it, it remains as relevant as ever.
Grab a copy for yourself!
https://www.disconnect.blog/p/my-first-book-is-out-in-paperback
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My first book is out in paperback! I shared some thoughts on ROAD TO NOWHERE now that it’s been out for a few years, and despite what I might have worried when I was writing it, it remains as relevant as ever.
Grab a copy for yourself!
https://www.disconnect.blog/p/my-first-book-is-out-in-paperback
#books #tech #transport #transportation #selfdriving #uber #tesla #elonmusk
Uber and Baidu plan to launch robotaxis on the ride-sharing platform in several markets outside of the U.S. and mainland China through a multiyear partnership. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2025/07/16/tech/uber-china-baidu-robotaxi/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #business #tech #uber #baidu #selfdriving #robotaxis #china #us
China's automakers are outpacing foreign rivals in their push for assisted-driving technology. Yet, Beijing has a nuanced message for its rising stars: move fast — but be careful. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2025/07/05/tech/china-self-driving-push/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #business #tech #china #cars #selfdriving #electricvehicles