Autonomous Vehicles
Aug 5, 2026
Elon Musk Spends Half His Tesla Earnings Calls on AI
A seven-year analysis of Tesla earnings call transcripts reveals that Elon Musk increasingly dominates discussion time with AI and robotics topics, leaving the core automotive business as an afterthought. The trend raises serious questions about strategic focus at a company that still derives nearly all its revenue from selling cars. Here's what the data shows and why it matters.
AI
Robotics
Tesla
Jul 24, 2026
Mobileye Founder Shashua Steps Back as CEO
Mobileye founder and CEO Amnon Shashua is transitioning to chairman of the board as the autonomous driving company accelerates its push into robotaxis and robotics. The leadership change signals a strategic inflection point for the Intel-spun-off firm as it moves beyond its core ADAS business.
Autonomous Vehicles
Robotics
Leadership
Jun 26, 2026
Aseon Labs Raises $10M for Robotaxi Pitstops
Robotaxis are logging unnecessary miles just to get cleaned and recharged — Aseon Labs wants to fix that with dedicated pitstop pods. The Y Combinator-backed startup just raised $10M to deploy its infrastructure solution for autonomous vehicle fleets.
Autonomous Vehicles
EV infrastructure
Funding
Jun 25, 2026
Trump Admin Moves to Drop Brake Pedals for Robotaxis
The Department of Transportation has proposed removing the mandatory brake pedal requirement for vehicles designed to operate exclusively under automated driving systems. The move is widely seen as a significant regulatory win for Tesla and other AV manufacturers pushing pedal-free designs.
Autonomous Vehicles
AV policy
Cybercab