Waymo Ojai and Zeekr RT: CPUC Approval, Builder and Rollout
CPUC staff authorized Waymo's expanded paid driverless passenger service with Ojai on August 14, after DMV road-deployment approval in 2025. See the scope and rollout limits.
#Autonomous Driving
15 articles in this collection
China Autonomous Driving: History, Technology and 2026 Status
A source-based history of autonomous driving in China, from research and Apollo to BEV, end-to-end AI, L2/L3/L4 boundaries and the real 2026 status.
China Autonomous Driving Laws: National Rules and City Permits
A current guide to China autonomous driving laws, separating L2 driver duties, limited L3 road access, city permits, robotaxi operation and liability.
Huawei Qiankun ADS Explained: Versions, Hardware and Limits
A source-checked guide to Huawei Qiankun ADS 3, ADS 4 tiers and ADS 5, including hardware, partner cars, market availability, L2 responsibility and L3 limits.
Automotive LiDAR Explained: Technology, Metrics and Suppliers
How automotive LiDAR works, from ToF and FMCW to 905/1550 nm, scanning routes, comparison metrics, supplier status, vehicle fitments and ADAS limits.
BYD Between Toyota and Tesla: What Its Valuation Gap Really Says
BYD trades below Toyota and far below Tesla. We test whether its R&D, patents, chips and vertical integration justify a higher technology multiple.
Momenta HK IPO: BYD and Mercedes Take Cornerstone Stakes
Momenta's HK IPO gives BYD and Mercedes small cornerstone stakes, signaling how China's ADAS suppliers are moving from technology pilots to public markets.
Chinese Robotaxi Companies Dominate Global Rankings: 3 in Top 5, Tesla 5th
Chinese robotaxi companies claim 3 of top 5 spots in first global autonomous driving ranking. Baidu Apollo Go ties Waymo at #1, Pony.ai #3, WeRide #4. Tesla ranks 5th with 41.3 points.
China Co-Authors UN’s First Global Autonomous Driving Regulation, Reshaping the Rules of the Road
The UN adopts the world's first global autonomous driving regulation (ADS GTR) with China as co-author. The framework mandates safety management, triple-validation testing, and black-box recorders — eliminating the regulatory fragmentation barrier.
Tesla Kills FSD Buyout Globally: Subscription-Only Model Reshapes the Self-Driving Race
Tesla ends FSD one-time purchase globally, converting to subscription-only. With 1.28M subscribers and China Q3 regulatory target, Tesla bets recurring autonomy revenue will become its most important profit engine.