5 h. ago Tesla’s robotaxis have already caught the attention of federal safety regulators

Federal safety regulators have reached out to Tesla a day after the automaker began providing rides in its branded robotaxis in Austin.

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7 h. ago Tesla Robotaxi videos show speeding, driving into wrong lane

Tesla Robotaxi videos show speeding, driving into wrong lane  Los Angeles Times

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18 h. ago Inside the U.S. Strikes on Iran, and a Dangerous Heat Wave Spreads

Plus, Tesla’s new Robotaxi.

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18 h. ago LA riots, years of protests lead Republicans to seek federally criminalizing blocking traffic

Anti-ICE protesters blocking roads prompt Republican senators to propose federal legislation criminalizing traffic obstruction, citing public safety and emergency vehicle concerns.

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31 h. ago Tesla launches robotaxi rides in Austin with big promises and unanswered questions

Tesla has started giving rides in driverless Model Y SUVs in Austin. Details are still sparse, but limited service is open to vetted and invited riders.

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4 d. ago Texas Lawmakers Urge Elon Musk to Delay Tesla Robotaxi Launch in Austin

A group of Texas lawmakers have sent a letter to Elon Musk's Tesla requesting the company postpone its planned launch of a robotaxi service in Austin until a new state law regulating autonomous vehicles comes into effect on September 1. The post Texas Lawmakers Urge Elon Musk to Delay Tesla Robotaxi Launch in Austin appeared first on Breitbart.

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5 d. ago Federal report recommends updates to the group that monitors the safety of the Alaska pipeline

Federal report recommends updates to the group that monitors the safety of the Alaska pipeline  Alaska Public Media

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5 d. ago Tesla’s Robotaxi, Long Promised by Elon Musk, Joins a Crowded Field

Mr. Musk says the driverless taxis could begin ferrying passengers on Sunday in Austin, Texas, where other companies already have similar cars on the road.

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1 week ago 11 startups from YC Demo Day that investors are talking about

Here are some of the top startups from Y Combinator's Spring 2025 Demo Day that caught investors' and our attention.

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1 week ago As Robotaxi Rides Begin, We Still Don't Know the Mystery of Tesla’s Human Helpers

Neither the US federal government nor the City of Austin will say how teleoperations, self-driving’s critical safety feature, will be used in the service launching in Austin in just a matter of days.

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1 week ago Tesla’s Robotaxis Are Rolling Out Soon—With One Big Unanswered Question

Neither the US federal government nor the City of Austin will say how teleoperations, self-driving’s critical safety feature, will be used in the service launching in Austin in just a matter of days.

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2 w. ago Federal staffing shortages could imperil Alaska aviation and tanker safety, Murkowski says

Federal staffing shortages could imperil Alaska aviation and tanker safety, Murkowski says  Alaska Public Media

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3 w. ago Tesla files new ‘Robotaxi’ trademark applications after prior attempt stalls

Tesla has filed trademark applications for the term “Tesla Robotaxi,” after the company’s previous attempts to secure trademarks for its planned self-driving vehicle service hit roadblocks. The company originally applied in October 2024 for the trademark of the words “Robotaxi” and “Cybercab.” The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) told the company last month […]

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