TechCrunch
Waymo's Cheaper Robotaxi Now Open to All Riders in Three Cities; Tariffs Add a Dash of Irony
Waymo's cheaper, next-gen robotaxi is now open to all riders in three cities, and it's a minivan from China - tariffs and all.
2026-08-19
TechCrunch
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Ars Technica
Waymo's Used Robotaxi Batteries to Get a Second Life as Backup Storage for Power Grids
Waymo's used robotaxi batteries are getting a second life as grid storage, because apparently even batteries deserve a retirement plan that involves more than just sitting in a landfill.
2026-05-28
TechCrunch
Waymo's New Robotaxi Is a Chinese-Made Minivan That Dreams of Making Money
Waymo launches a Chinese-made, Swedish-designed minivan robotaxi with cup holders and a dream of profitability, because what could go wrong?
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