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Zoox has suspended its autonomous vehicle test fleet in Atlanta following reports of potential gas exposure among safety drivers. Workers experienced symptoms consistent with exposure to carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, or hydrogen sulfide, prompting one employee to file a complaint with the Occupat...
Zoox, the Amazon-owned company, is poised to expand its fleet of custom-built robotaxis in Las Vegas as a regulatory cap limiting its operations to 100 vehicles is set to expire on September 25. This change, confirmed by both the Nevada Transportation Authority and a Zoox spokesperson, allows for gr...
Amazon.com Inc.'s Zoox is entering the competitive robotaxi market in San Francisco, directly challenging Waymo and Tesla. The company has received a federal exemption to deploy up to 2,500 purpose-built robotaxis annually for two years, although its service operates under California's driverless pi...
Zoox has expanded its commercial robotaxi service in Las Vegas to include rides to and from Harry Reid International Airport, starting Thursday. This move marks a significant milestone for the Amazon-owned company, which has spent over a decade developing its unique self-driving robotaxi that operat...
Amazon.com, Inc.'s Zoox and Alphabet Inc.'s Waymo are intensifying their efforts in the robotaxi sector, with both companies expanding their testing and commercial services across multiple U.S. cities. Zoox plans to initiate testing in Houston and San Diego, increasing its operational presence to 12...
Waymo has commenced paid driverless rides in Denver, San Diego, and Tampa, marking its first commercial operations in Colorado. This expansion adds to Waymo's existing fleet of over 4,000 vehicles across 14 U.S. cities, which includes the new Ojai model featuring advanced driverless technology. The...
The scaling of robotaxis by Waymo and Zoox has resulted in over two dozen injuries among test drivers in 2024 and 2025, primarily due to sudden braking and movements. According to data reviewed by TechCrunch, these incidents include sprains, strains, and whiplash, with some drivers sidelined for ext...
LG Innotek is enhancing its collaboration with Zoox, Amazon's autonomous driving subsidiary, by providing high-resolution automotive camera modules for its robotaxis. This partnership has been in place since the early development stages of the robotaxi, and the latest agreement will see LG Innotek s...
Zoox is set to begin offering paid robotaxi rides in Las Vegas, marking a significant milestone as the first company in the United States to charge for rides in a fully autonomous vehicle designed without a steering wheel. This development highlights Zoox's commitment to advancing autonomous transpo...
Amazon-owned Zoox is set to launch its paid robotaxi service in Las Vegas on August 10, marking its first commercial venture after previously offering free rides. This move follows a temporary exemption from federal regulations that allowed Zoox to operate without human controls, enabling the compan...
Zoox has announced that it will start charging for its robotaxi rides in Las Vegas beginning August 10, marking a significant step in its commercial operations. This follows nearly a year of public service since the launch of its autonomous vehicle technology in the city. The move is crucial for Zo...
Amazon.com Inc.'s Zoox division is set to initiate fare collection for its autonomous robotaxi service in Las Vegas starting next week. This marks a significant milestone as it represents the first instance in the United States of a fully autonomous vehicle operating without driver controls charging...
Zoox has unveiled the final production design of its robotaxi, aiming to scale production to 100 vehicles per week. This move is part of the company's strategy to expand its service to new U.S. cities, building on feedback from over half a million riders. The robotaxi service, which began in Las Veg...
Amazon-owned Zoox has achieved a significant milestone by receiving the first federal commercial exemption from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for its autonomous robotaxi, which lacks traditional driving controls. This approval allows Zoox to begin charging for rides in i...
Zoox has obtained a temporary exemption from federal safety regulations, allowing the Amazon-owned company to charge for rides in its custom-built robotaxi. This exemption, granted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), is crucial for Zoox as it prepares to launch its commerc...
Zoox has received a temporary exemption from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to charge for rides in its steering-wheel-free robotaxis. This approval allows Zoox to deploy up to 2,500 vehicles annually over the next two years, totaling a potential of 5,000 vehicles. Previou...
Amazon's Zoox has voluntarily recalled 105 of its robotaxis to rectify a software issue that caused the vehicles to fail in detecting heavy smoke. This recall follows an incident in Las Vegas where an unoccupied Zoox robotaxi drove into an active emergency fire scene obscured by smoke, prompting the...
Zoox has announced a software recall following an incident in June where one of its robotaxis struggled to navigate a smoke-filled emergency scene. The Amazon-owned company has dispatched a software update to its fleet of 105 vehicles, enhancing the detection and response capabilities for heavy smok...
Recent investigations reveal that test drivers for Waymo and Zoox sustained over two dozen injuries in 2024 and 2025 due to sudden movements of autonomous vehicles. Injuries included whiplash, leading to extended recovery times for affected workers. This raises concerns about the safety of test driv...
SpaceX has announced its first earnings report, revealing substantial investments in artificial intelligence and a bold prediction from Elon Musk for a $100 billion annual revenue run rate by the end of the year. Additionally, the company is planning an ambitious expansion of its Starlink service....
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has granted Zoox a temporary exemption from eight federal motor vehicle safety standards, enabling the company to charge for rides in its custom-built robotaxi. This exemption is crucial as it removes one of the last regulatory barriers Zoox...
Zoox, the autonomous vehicle division of Amazon, is set to enhance its robotaxi services as it plans to expand into new markets and introduce paid rides. The company aims to improve its technology and operational capabilities to meet growing demand for innovative transportation solutions. This strat...
Zoox has unveiled its latest robotaxi model, featuring enhanced cushioning, a lighter color scheme, and improved communication capabilities. The new design includes a more advanced microphone and speaker system, allowing for clearer interactions with Zoox Support. This innovation aims to elevate the...
Zoox, the autonomous vehicle subsidiary of Amazon, has introduced an updated design for its bidirectional robotaxi, which it describes as the "next evolution" of the vehicle aimed at mass production. This announcement comes as the company continues to operate a complimentary robotaxi service in citi...
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