Connected and Autonomous Vehicles:
🏛 House Introduces Discussion Draft of SELF DRIVE Act of 2026.
🏛 Luminar Claims Founder Austin Russell Is Dodging a Subpoena in the Bankruptcy Case. “The company, which entered the Chapter 11 bankruptcy process in late December, said in an emergency filing over the weekend that it has been trying to reclaim company-owned devices from Russell since his resignation in May.”
🚘 Mitsubishi Motors and AT&T Collaborate to Bring 5G Connectivity to the Driving Experience.
🚙 Volkswagen Group and Qualcomm Sign Letter of Intent to Power Next Generation Driving Experiences. “Qualcomm Technologies QCOM -2.18%↓ would serve as Volkswagen Group’s primary tech provider for the launch of its zonal SDV architecture.”
🚗 I’ve Spent 18 Years Covering Autos at CES. Flying, Thinking, Autonomous Cars Are Closer Than Ever. “At my first CES, car tech was mostly aftermarket car audio equipment and portable GPS devices. Then in 2011, Ford F -0.78%↓ unveiled its all-electric Ford Focus, kicking off an explosive decade of automotive debuts at CES.”
😯 Tesla Will Charge You $150 If You Puke In A Robotaxi. “Today, if you spill, smoke, puke or make a mess significant enough to disrespect the interior of its fleet, you may now be politely charged up to $150 for your transgressions.”
👍 Innoviz Technologies Announces First Sensor-Fusion Colored 3D LiDAR and Camera.
