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Stellantis to Integrate Wayve's Self-Driving Software in Future Vehicles

• Waymo is deploying its new "Ojai" robotaxi for public rides in San Francisco, Los Angeles, and Phoenix, a purpose-built minivan designed with Zeekr. This rollout follows a recall of over 3,000 Waymo vehicles due to software issues causing them to drive into standing water, prompting a temporary suspension of freeway services.

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• Stellantis announced a strategic partnership with UK-based self-driving startup Wayve to integrate its "AI Driver" software into the STLA AutoDrive platform, targeting a Level 2+ launch in North America by 2028. Wayve's technology is notable for its map-free, learning-based driving approach.

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• The US House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee approved the "BUILD America 250 Act," establishing the first federal framework for autonomous commercial trucks. This bill includes safety standards, US-based remote driver requirements, and a $27.5 million workforce development grant.

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• Organized labor, led by the Teamsters union, is actively resisting the broader rollout of driverless vehicles, despite 360 million miles of US self-driving travel. The union has successfully blocked legislation in several states, highlighting persistent societal hurdles for widespread AV adoption.

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