Wayve has secured a partnership with Mercedes-Benz to integrate its automated driving technology into at least one vehicle model within the next two years. This Level 2 system follows similar agreements the startup reached with Nissan and Stellantis. Additionally, Wayve is collaborating with Nissan and Uber to launch a robotaxi service in Tokyo.
Waymo is concentrating its operations in California and Texas, where approximately 80% of its 4,000 robotaxis are currently located. The company's fleet in Texas grew by over 49% in the last three weeks. Meanwhile, Aurora is targeting the operation of more than 30,000 driverless trucks by 2030, with plans to deploy over 200 units by the end of this year.
Zoox has grounded its test fleet in Atlanta following reports of safety drivers potentially being exposed to gases inside its Toyota Highlander test vehicles. The company confirmed the presence of carbon dioxide in the cars. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration has opened an inquiry into the incidents following a worker complaint.
Several transportation companies are pursuing public listings. Carro is considering a dual listing on the Nasdaq and Singapore Exchange, while Spinny and PMI Electro Mobility Solutions have filed confidentially for IPOs. EcoCeres reportedly plans to raise about $1 billion in Hong Kong, and May Mobility intends to go public via a merger with a blank-check company.
Ultraviolette raised $85 million and appointed Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan as an adviser. Comma is under federal investigation following five crashes involving its driver-assistance technology, which resulted in three deaths. Additionally, Einride plans to use the Nvidia Hyperion platform for its next-generation self-driving system.
