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US Regulators Propose Blue Lights for Driverless Cars, GM and Tesla Bet on AI, and inDrive Prepares Robotaxis in Central Asia

NHTSA has proposed requirements for marker lights on autonomous vehicles, including a cyan lighting option. GM announced a software and hardware overhaul of its vehicles starting in 2028, Rivian acquired the simulation startup Third Dimension, Tesla began production of the Optimus robot and is preparing Cybercab sales, and Waymo is expanding to Madrid and Las Vegas airport. inDrive, together with Pony.ai and Nvidia, plans robotaxi tests in Kazakhstan in 2027. NHTSA has proposed requirements for signal lights on autonomous vehicles, including a cyan lighting option. GM announced a software and hardware overhaul of its vehicles starting in 2028, Rivian acquired the simulation startup Third Dimension, Tesla began producing the Optimus robot and is preparing Cybercab sales, and Waymo is expanding to Madrid and the Las Vegas airport. inDrive, together with Pony.ai and Nvidia, plans robotaxi tests in Kazakhstan in 2027.

Bekzod Nazarov
5 min read
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Tesla prepares to expand Cybercab launches beyond Austin and sell them to parking operators

On its third-quarter earnings call, Tesla said it will expand the Cybercab service: a launch in Dallas in November, entry into other cities by the end of the year, and the start of selling the cybercab to parking operators. The company claims production is easy to scale, but acknowledges regulatory and technological limitations. In September, NHTSA opened an investigation into the Cybercab's compliance with federal safety standards.

Bekzod Nazarov
3 min read
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Waymo begins carrying passengers to Las Vegas airport

Waymo announced the launch of trips to Harry Reid International Airport in Las Vegas — the sixth major airport in the company's network. Pick-up and drop-off take place in designated autonomous vehicle zones at Terminals 1 and 3. At first, the service will be available to a limited number of users.

Bekzod Nazarov
1 min read
Technology

TechCrunch Mobility: Rivian goes beyond EV manufacturing

RJ Scaringe is turning Rivian into a technology supplier: in-house AI models, autonomous driving with Uber, a custom chip with Arm and TSMC, a $5.8 billion JV with VW, and robotics. Also: deals of the week, Waymo's expansion into Canada, Tesla Roadster's stunt, and a Porsche Macan EV review.

Sardor Qodirov
4 min read