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Lane: And that wraps up our mid-morning briefing.
Otto: We're just getting started, Lane. I'm Otto, by the way.
Lane: Right, of course. I'm Lane. Let's dive into the news.
A $1,000 Device Enables Hands-Free Driving. But Fatal Crashes Have Prompted Scrutiny.
Reported by r/SelfDrivingCars
Lane: Leading off tonight, a one thousand dollar device enables hands-free driving, following the same approach as Tesla, but fatal crashes have prompted scrutiny over its safety and reliability, according to the SelfDrivingCars subreddit.
Otto: The regulators certainly will be watching that closely.
Waymo is launching its robotaxi in Denver, San Diego, and Tampa
Reported by Mashable
Otto: Our next story: Waymo is launching its robotaxi in Denver, San Diego, and Tampa, Mashable reports. This story is also being covered by the SelfDrivingCars subreddit.
Lane: More cities means more infrastructure to figure out.
Zoox Can Start Charging For Steering Wheel-Free Robotaxis In Las Vegas
Reported by Motor1.com
Lane: Up next, Zoox can start charging for steering wheel-free robotaxis in Las Vegas, according to Motor1.
Otto: I wonder how much a trip without a wheel will cost the average rider.
After Uber Destroyed Taxi Cabs, Drivers Now Face the Existential Threat of Self-Driving Cars
Reported by Futurism
Otto: This just in, after Uber destroyed taxi cabs, drivers now face the existential threat of self-driving cars, Futurism reports.
Lane: A heavy moment for the driving profession.
‘They come in droves’: How robotaxis hog EV chargers in one corner of Southern California
Reported by Los Angeles Times
Lane: Now, to the streets of Southern California, where robotaxis come in droves and hog EV chargers in one corner of the region, the Los Angeles Times reports.
Otto: That is going to make finding a spot a real challenge for everyone else.
Houston gets larger Starship-shaped Tesla Robotaxi geofence, Cybercab + Model Y surpass 1,000 vehicles in Texas
Reported by Tesla Oracle
Otto: Our next story: Houston expands its Starship-shaped Tesla Robotaxi geofence, and the Cybercab and Model Y have surpassed one thousand vehicles in Texas, according to Tesla Oracle and Electrek.
Lane: The scale of the fleet is growing fast.
The Autonomous Vehicle Sensors Market Is Expected to Experience Robust Growth Through 2030 at a 21.5% CAGR
Reported by The National Law Review
Lane: Finally, the autonomous vehicle sensors market is expected to experience robust growth through 2030 at a 21.5 percent compound annual growth rate, per The National Law Review.
Otto: The industry is clearly betting big on the hardware.
Sign-off
Lane: We'll see you next time.
Otto: See you then.