AV Giants Split, Safety Rules Shift | Tech News

Autonomous vehicle giants Uber and Waymo are splitting ways in Phoenix, sparking fierce competition and policy showdowns as they race to dominate new markets. NHTSA’s new directive demands AVs clear the way for first responders — a move that hits especially close to home after Waymo’s recent emergency mishap in San Francisco. Meanwhile, federal safety rules are evolving to embrace radical designs like Tesla’s and Zoox’s pedal-less cars, while Rivian pumps in over $1 billion to scale up its R2 SUV production and boost its path to profitability. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/53d7e1ab3423cf65