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Ford CEO Questions Tesla’s Approach to Autonomy, Challenges Valuation

By Rajat on July 5, 2025 in Capsules, Transport, Uncategorized

Ford Motor Co CEO Jim Farley recently spoke at the Aspen Ideas Festival, where he questioned Tesla Inc’s approach to autonomy and challenged the logic behind betting on it. Farley expressed that Alphabet Inc’s Waymo’s lidar-based system makes more sense than Tesla’s camera-only model, citing consumer trust and safety. In his speech, Farley highlighted the importance of safety in autonomous driving, stating that lidar is a safety non-negotiable. He also revealed that Ford gave up chasing Level[…]

Nebius Group: A Lesser-Known AI Infrastructure Startup with Ambitious Plans in Autonomous Mobility

By Divya Arora on July 4, 2025 in AI, Capsules, Startups, Transport, Uncategorized

Benninga Rankings provide vital metrics on any stock, offering insights that investors can leverage to make informed decisions. While some investors may be deterred by Jim Cramer’s skepticism, others are taking a contrarian approach, drawn to Nebius Group NV, an AI infrastructure startup with impressive backing from Nvidia Corp and ambitions reminiscent of Tesla Inc. Nebius has its U.S.-based subsidiary, Avride Inc., which was spun off from Yandex’s self-driving car unit in 2020. Today, Avride is powering[…]

Tesla’s CEO Elon Musk Hints at Reducing Safety Monitors from Robotaxi Fleet

By Mishika on June 30, 2025 in Capsules, Startups, Tesla, Uncategorized

Tesla’s Robotaxi fleet, launched in Austin just last Sunday, has been making headlines with its impressive performance and safety record. After eight days of operation, videos and reviews from riders have shown that the driverless vehicles are safe, accurate, and well-coordinated. Safety Monitors, Tesla employees who sit in the front passenger seat during the driverless rides, have been present to ensure the safety of occupants during the earliest rides. However, they have not been too active in[…]

Tesla Robotaxi Service Launches in Austin: Future is About to Get a Lot More Interesting

By Mishika on June 23, 2025 in Capsules, Tesla, Transport

On June 22, 2025, Tesla officially launched its much-anticipated robotaxi service in Austin, Texas, marking a significant milestone in the company’s push toward fully autonomous transportation. The limited, invite-only pilot program, utilizing around 20-35 Model Y SUVs, has sparked excitement and curiosity among tech enthusiasts and investors alike. While the service is still in its early stages, first-time riders have shared their experiences, offering a glimpse into the future of driverless ride-hailing. Here’s what we know about[…]