3 stories tagged autonomous-vehicle on EV Digest.
Chinese manufacturer LEAPTING has introduced its new Auto-Navigation Forklift Robot (AFR), a battery-powered autonomous forklift designed to streamline the installation of large-scale solar power projects. This specialized electric vehicle aims to boost efficiency and reduce labor costs in the burgeoning renewable energy sector by automating materials handling.
An Amazon cargo plane recently crash-landed near Miami International Airport, coming precariously close to a storage lot filled with what the source describes as Tesla 'Cybercabs' — presumed robotaxi prototypes or early production models. This incident highlights potential risks to critical EV infrastructure and valuable autonomous vehicle assets, despite no reports of damage to the Teslas.
Tesla has secured a design patent from U.S. regulators for its distinctive Robovan concept. This patent protects the intellectual property of the autonomous mass transit vehicle, suggesting Tesla is moving forward with its vision for future urban transportation.
