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Weekend Quick Charge: all about autonomy with Waymo and GM
Electrek • • business
Key Points:
- Waymo has received approval to expand its robotaxi services across 18 new counties in California, enabling operation at all speeds, zones, and weather conditions for most of the state's population.
- The company aims to surpass one million paid rides by the end of the year, supported by a growing robotaxi fleet, including nearly 1,000 vehicles ready at its Arizona factory.
- Waymo has integrated Google’s Gemini AI assistant and a new user interface into its Ojai robotaxi service, enhancing the customer experience.
- In related news, GM is testing eyes-off self-driving technology in its largest electric vehicle, and Cadillac is offering a custom hand-built Escalade IQ at an additional $55,000 cost.
- The episode is sponsored by GM Energy Pass, a service that simplifies EV charging by consolidating charging options and providing access to large public networks for convenient electric vehicle travel.
