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Scouring the news for interesting articles on robotaxis.

Joined: 12/29/2023
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The Verge – The lawyer who beat Tesla is ready for ‘round two’

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08/7/25

The Verge interviews the lawyer behind the $243 million award and discusses how this is just the start of a morass of legal problems for Tesla.

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Motortrend – Waymo’s New L.A.-Based Robotaxi Has 10 Windshield Wipers

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08/6/25

Motortrend reports on the new Zeekr vehicles that have recently been spotted in San Francisco, though not yet able to provide passenger service.

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Reuters – US issues exemption for self-driving Zoox vehicles, closes probe

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08/6/25
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Reuters reports that the NHTSA has certified Zoox robotaxi vehicles for demonstration use even though they do not have driving controls and therefore do not meet federal safety requirements.

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Reuters – Tesla, Elon Musk sued by shareholders over Robotaxi claims

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08/5/25

Reuters reports that Tesla and Elon Musk are being sued for misrepresenting claims on abilities of Tesla robotaxi system

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NY Times – Jury Says Tesla Was Partly to Blame for Fatal Crash

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08/1/25

NY Times reports that Tesla Autopilot was flawed and that Tesla bore 1/3 responsibility in the death of Naibel Benavides. Tesla will be required to pay $243 million in punitive and compensatory damages to the parents of the woman and to her boyfriend.