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Self Driving · Robotaxi

Zoox Wins NHTSA Approval for Paid Robotaxi Rides

NHTSA approved Zoox to deploy up to 2,500 purpose-built robotaxis annually for two years, with paid Las Vegas rides planned for August.

Haye KestelooJul 304 min read

Model Y

Why Fully Autonomous Cars Remain Out of Reach by 2030

The dream of fully autonomous cars continues to stall, leaving electric vehicle (EV) enthusiasts and industry watchers intrigued yet cautious. Despite early optimism following the US military’s Darpa challenge two decades ago, progress toward Level 5 self-driving cars—capable of driving anywhere in all conditions—has hit significant hurdles. A Bloomberg chart projecting automation levels through 2

Haye KestelooJun 26

Model Y

Tesla Model Y Sales Rebound Signals Bright Future for EV Enthusiasts

Tesla’s Model Y is staging a remarkable comeback, with CEO Elon Musk announcing a “major rebound in demand” during a recent interview on CNBC. This resurgence follows a challenging first quarter marked by a global factory changeover and production shutdowns. As the electric vehicle (EV) industry watches closely, new sales data and the upcoming Robotaxi…

Haye KestelooJun 16

Tesla

Tesla Stock Faces Challenges Beyond the Model Q Launch, Investors Warn

On April 24, 2025, Tesla’s stock rose 1.9% to $255.54 in early trading, buoyed by optimism surrounding its product lineup expansion in 2025, according to a Barron’s report. However, investors and analysts caution that the electric vehicle maker’s upcoming Model Q—a lower-priced model slated for the first half of 2025—may not suffice to address deeper…

Haye KestelooApr 24

Tesla

Tesla’s FSD Goes Global: Coming to RHD Markets in 2025

Tesla’s Full Self Driving (FSD) software is set to expand internationally, with significant updates and features rolling out over the next year. The company has released a roadmap detailing its plans, including enhancements to FSD and its introduction to Europe and China by Q1 2025. Notably, Tesla is also planning to bring FSD to right-hand…

Haye KestelooSep 6

Full Self-Driving

Tesla’s Value Skyrockets on Robo-Taxis Promise

RBC Capital Markets analysts predict a potential leap of over $150 billion in Tesla's market value, spurred by the rising demand for robo-taxis.

Haye KestelooJun 17

XPeng

China’s Xpeng broadens self-driving capabilities to Beijing

In a bold move to cement its position in the electric vehicle industry, China's Xpeng Inc broadened its self-driving capabilities to Beijing on Thursday.