Autonomous Vehicles

Hyundai Motor Group announced on May 13 it will join a government-led autonomous vehicle project in Gwangju. Hyundai Motor and Kia will develop around 200 vehicles based on the Ioniq 5.

29. April 2026 Von KI berichtet

Emergency first responders expressed frustration to federal regulators over Waymo autonomous vehicles blocking emergency responses. Firefighters, police, EMTs, and paramedics reported spending time resolving issues with frozen or stuck self-driving cars during crises. One official described the technology as deployed too hastily.

Tesla plans to introduce Digital Optimus software to vehicles equipped with AI4 (HW4) hardware in about six months. The feature will also appear at select Supercharger stations. This announcement comes from a post by Tesla enthusiast Sawyer Merritt.

12. März 2026 Von KI berichtet

Lucid Motors unveiled its Lunar robotaxi concept at an Investor Day event in New York City on March 12, 2026, positioning it as a competitor to Tesla's Cybercab. The two-seater vehicle lacks a steering wheel or pedals and features a central screen, built on the company's upcoming midsize EV platform. Building on its CES 2026 partnership reveal with Uber and Nuro, Lucid also announced new self-driving technology subscriptions to advance its autonomy efforts.

Drone footage from March 3, 2026, reveals 25 Cybercab units at Tesla's Gigafactory Texas, building on the first unit produced in mid-February and signaling accelerated testing ahead of April mass production.

26. Februar 2026 Von KI berichtet

Victor Nechita, Tesla's vehicle program manager for the Cybercab, has left the company after nearly nine years, just days after the first production unit rolled off the line at Gigafactory Texas. Nechita, who joined as a Model 3 intern in 2017, led the Cybercab from concept to initial production. His departure adds to a series of senior executive exits at Tesla amid preparations for volume production in April.