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Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Nvidia has launched the $249 Jetson Orin Nano, a compact, palm-sized computer designed for running artificial intelligence applications locally. This new iteration doubles the speed and efficiency of its predecessor while cutting the price in half, according to Nvidia. The Orin Nano is capable of processing up to 70% more
Automotive
Toyota announced a $922 million investment to build a new paint facility at its Georgetown, Kentucky factory, reinforcing its commitment to sustainability and long-term operational efficiency. This marks the second major investment at Toyota’s largest global manufacturing site this year. Earlier in February, Toyota pledged $1.3 billion to
Transportation
General Motors (GM) announced it will cease funding for its Cruise robotaxi service, marking a significant shift in its autonomous vehicle strategy. The company will now prioritize developing self-driving technology for personally owned vehicles rather than operating commercial robotaxi fleets. Why GM Pulled the Plug on Cruise Cruise’s robotaxi
Automotive
Amazon has entered the online car market with Amazon Autos, a new platform enabling customers to browse, order, and buy new cars, trucks, and SUVs directly from local dealerships. The service kicks off with Hyundai in 48 major U.S. cities, including Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Los Angeles, and New York.
Transportation
Uber has launched its first international robotaxi service in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, in partnership with Chinese autonomous vehicle company WeRide. This initiative allows customers to book self-driving cars through the Uber app at standard UberX and Uber Comfort rates. Initially, these vehicles will have safety drivers onboard, with
Transportation
After establishing its autonomous vehicle services in San Francisco and Los Angeles, Waymo, Alphabet’s self-driving car subsidiary, has revealed its next stop: Miami. The company plans to deploy its fleet of driverless Jaguar I-Pace electric vehicles in Florida starting in early 2025, with rides becoming broadly accessible via the
Robotics
BMW has integrated advanced humanoid robots, developed by California-based Figure AI, into its production lines, achieving a 400% increase in operational speed and a sevenfold improvement in task success rates. Enhanced Capabilities The upgraded robots can autonomously place up to 1,000 auto parts daily with remarkable precision, effectively handling
Automotive
General Motors (GM) has announced plans to lay off approximately 1,000 employees worldwide, primarily targeting white-collar positions, as part of a strategic effort to reduce costs and enhance competitiveness in the global automotive market. This decision aligns with GM's ongoing initiative to achieve a $2 billion reduction
Automotive
Advance Auto Parts has announced plans to close over 700 locations as part of a strategic initiative to enhance sales performance and adapt to changing consumer habits. The closures will affect 523 corporate stores, 204 independent locations, and four distribution centers across the United States. This decision follows a comprehensive
Automotive
Tesla has issued its sixth recall of the Cybertruck this year, affecting approximately 2,431 units manufactured between November 2023 and July 2024. The recall addresses a defect in the drive unit inverter's metal-oxide-semiconductor field-effect transistors (MOSFETs), which can lead to a sudden loss of propulsion without prior
Automotive
Tesla has once again achieved a market capitalization exceeding $1 trillion, marking a significant milestone for the electric vehicle manufacturer. This resurgence follows a substantial 27% increase in Tesla's stock over the past week, culminating in a 6% rise on Friday, November 8, 2024. The recent surge in
Automotive
General Motors (GM) has ascended to the second position in U.S. electric vehicle (EV) sales, surpassing Ford in the third quarter of 2024. GM reported a record 32,095 EV deliveries during this period, marking a 60% increase from the same quarter last year and a 46% rise from