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Ride‑hailing giant Uber and Chinese autonomous‑vehicle startup Momenta announced plans to launch robotaxi testing in Munich, Germany, beginning in 2026. The partnership will initially involve human safety operators on board while the vehicles operate in geo‑fenced zones, marking Momenta’s first‑ever deployment in Europe. Uber aims to expand the service to other markets, positioning the collaboration against competing AV initiatives from other ride‑hailing firms. Both companies will need to satisfy German regulators before commercial rollout. Lire la suite

Tesla's board has unveiled a compensation proposal that would make Elon Musk the first trillion‑dollar CEO if a 10‑year plan meets aggressive performance targets. The plan ties Musk’s payout to milestones such as lifting Tesla’s market value to $8.5 trillion, deploying one million robotaxis, and launching one million AI robots. It also requires Musk to remain with the company for at least seven and a half years to claim any shares, with full vesting after a decade. Shareholders will vote on the package, which the board says is essential to keep Musk focused on Tesla’s long‑term growth. Lire la suite