XPeng Motors has partnered with Huawei to integrate the Chinese tech giant's advanced augmented reality heads-up display (AR HUD) into its upcoming G7 electric SUV. The AR HUD system, described as one of the industry’s most powerful in terms of hardware and software, will provide drivers with real-time information including smart driving data, speed, and road conditions. This technology is set to be unveiled at a launch event and represents a collaboration aimed at enhancing in-car display solutions. Meanwhile, in the autonomous vehicle sector, Waymo, Google's driverless taxi company, has surpassed 10 million rides, marking a milestone in the adoption of autonomous ride-hailing services. Waymo’s presence is notably strong in San Francisco, where autonomous vehicles handle approximately 27% of ride-hailing trips. Recent data indicates Waymo has overtaken Lyft in market share in San Francisco, highlighting its growing influence in the ride-share market. Industry forecasts by Goldman Sachs predict that robotaxi numbers in China could increase dramatically from the current 4,100 to nearly 2 million within the next decade. Waymo plans to double its rides to 20 million as self-driving technology reaches a tipping point. The company’s emphasis on safety and trust continues to support its expansion amid rising competition from players like Tesla. Additionally, other autonomous vehicle advancements include Pony.ai’s Gen-7 robotaxi road tests in China and Nuro’s demonstration of autonomous driving capabilities in complex scenarios. Overall, these developments underscore rapid progress in both in-car augmented reality technology and autonomous ride-hailing services globally.
Waymo revoluciona la movilidad urbana: 92 % menos accidentes y liderazgo en San Francisco https://t.co/l12UVf7eS7
Will Uber be dethroned? @TheRideshareGuy sheds light on Waymo's position in the ride-share space. "I sort of always like to remind people, the scale that Uber and even Lyft are operating at is pretty massive compared to Waymo. That's not to say that Waymo can't get there, but https://t.co/xzYKG6mXsn
For Chicago and NYC, Waymo, whenever it arrives will a) cause even more insane gridlock, and b) require the cars to drive like madmen. Google Maps just sent me on a route that required mega aggressiveness to cross or turn left on main streets.