Plus: Why lidar’s such a big deal, a robocar gets slapped, and Porsche ramps up its electric plans. https://media.wired.com/photos/5a7cd9bc915fc539b509a88e/master/pass/Tesla-Struggle-FA.jpg
Tag: Waymo
The *Waymo v. Uber* Settlement Marks a New Era for Self-Driving Cars: Reality
The lawsuit encapsulated the way this industry used to work, and its end signals a shift into the future. https://media.wired.com/photos/5a7ded3854602d4d208937f3/master/pass/Waymo-FA-870665358.jpg
Waymo and Uber Settle Their Legal Squabble and Now Might Be Friends
– The lawsuit involving two of Silicon Valley’s most high-profile companies had the potential to reshape the fledgling self-driving-vehicle industry. Instead, the fight between Waymo and Uber over alleged stolen trade secrets ended Friday with a settlement. – After months of anticipation and delays, the trial was scheduled to enter its fifth day Friday morning […]
Uber and Waymo Settle Autonomous Driving Tech Lawsuit for $245 Million
After a heated few days in court, Uber and Waymo have agreed to a truce—one that gives Google an added stake in its autonomous vehicle rival. https://media.wired.com/photos/5a7dc97d03280c7a5c9ff385/master/pass/GettyImages-605519688.jpg
Waymo v. Uber Trial: Travis Kalanick Completes His Testimony
A calm ex-Uber CEO waves away suspicious communications, and Waymo hasn’t quite connected the dots. https://media.wired.com/photos/5a7b88b765c6ef3efc0f93b2/master/pass/UberWaymoDay3-915047904.jpg
As Waymo v. Uber Kicks Off, Travis Kalanick Is in the Crosshairs
As the blockbuster legal fight goes to trial, Waymo makes clear who it wants to paint as the big baddie. https://media.wired.com/photos/5a790c33cbe0dd3ff19e762b/master/pass/traviskalanick-S1BETMCFYKAA.jpg
Waymo and GM Lead the Self-Driving Car Race, New Data Shows
The numbers we have are a little jumbly, but they’re the best we’ve got—and they do tell an interesting story. https://media.wired.com/photos/5a73a3dbec9db30bd5818cdf/master/pass/GMCarData-651434951.jpg
Quest to dominate self-driving cars is at the heart of Waymo v. Uber trial
Enlarge / A customized Waymo minivan being shown off at the 2017 North American International Auto Show in Detroit. (credit: Bill Pugliano / Getty Images) This story has everything: a cutthroat startup using cloak-and-dagger tactics going up against a corporate giant, a now-dismissed star engineer accused of stealing thousands of crucial files, cutting-edge Silicon Valley […]
Waymo can’t use its self-driving forecasts, but it can use Uber’s, judge rules
(credit: Flickr) SAN FRANCISCO—Less than a week before a contentious trade secrets trial is set to begin, lawyers from Waymo and Uber squared off one final time in court on Tuesday morning. US District Judge William Alsup told Waymo that its lawyers could not present projected financial figures for the self-driving car market, lest they […]
Chrysler to Supply Waymo with Way More Pacifica Minivans
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