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Mobileye celebrates its IPO by ringing the opening bell at the Nasdaq MarketSite, on October 26, 2022. (Michael M. Santiago / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP)
June 6, 2023, 6:52 pm
Intel to sell $1.5 billion of Mobileye stake via secondary share offering
Shares in the Israeli automated driving technology maker have more than doubled since its Nasdaq IPO in October; Intel will still retain control of Mobileye
By Sharon Wrobel
Automakers, including Daimler Truck are using the software platform developed by Israeli startup Foretellix for the the testing and verification of autonomous driving systems. (Courtesy)
May 2, 2023, 7:34 pm
Toyota, Nvidia invest in Israeli developer of testing tech for autonomous vehicles
Israeli mobility tech startup Foretellix raises $43 million from a Series C funding round, with participation of Volvo Group and other investors
By Sharon Wrobel
A man experiences a driving simulator of a flying taxi at the Dubai Roads and Transportation Authority's stand during the World Government SummitWLD in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Monday, Feb 13, 2023. (AP Photo/Kamran Jebreili)
February 13, 2023, 2:15 pm
Dubai eyes flying taxi liftoff by 2026
Emirate’s ruler Sheikh Mohammed details new developments ahead of expected launch of six-rotor aerial vehicle
By JON GAMBREL
A simulated photo of the Nvidia Drive system at night. (Nvidia)
November 8, 2022, 11:17 am
Nvidia establishes autonomous driving units in Israel
Chip maker sets up engineering teams to work on system-on-chip, software for self-driving vehicle capabilities as part of US semiconductor’s expanded R&D operations
By Ricky Ben-David
A screen grab from a video showing a simulation of a self-driving bus. (Screenshot/ Adastec, used in accordance with Clause 27a of the Copyright Law)
November 8, 2022, 11:00 am
Israel to test self-driving public bus systems in two-year national pilot
Innovation Authority taps four consortiums made up of Israeli bus companies as well as local and global tech startups for trial of autonomous public transport
By Ricky Ben-David
From left: Omer Keilaf, Innoviz CEO and co-founder, Tali Chen, Innoviz CBO, and Oren Buskila, Chief of R&D. (David Garb)
August 2, 2022, 11:24 pm
Israel’s Innoviz secures $4b deal to supply Volkswagen with LiDAR sensors
Kfar Saba-based company to provide VW’s autonomous vehicle unit CARIAD with millions of sensors for self-driving systems
By Ricky Ben-David
A new Medium Robotic Combat Vehicle in a handout photo published June 1, 2022. (Defense Ministry)
June 13, 2022, 12:18 pm
Israel unveils armed robotic vehicle for ‘forward reconnaissance missions’
M-RCV includes machine gun, anti-tank missile launcher, drone deployer, and array of sensors; testing to begin in 2023
By Emanuel Fabian
An autonomous taxi powered by Mobileye's driving tech with Moovit's ride-hailing app in Tel Aviv-Jaffa, September 2021. (Mobileye/Intel)
April 13, 2022, 7:16 pm
Mobileye gives sneak peek into ‘robotaxi’ ride ahead of Israel, Germany launch
Jerusalem-based Intel subsidiary marks ‘major milestone’ as it looks to debut ride-hailing services; Israel Innovation Authority earmarks $6m for autonomous transportation pilot
By Ricky Ben-David
An autonomous taxi powered by Mobileye driving tech with Moovit's ride-hailing app on the streets of Tel Aviv-Jaffa, September 2021. (Mobileye/Intel)
March 9, 2022, 12:27 pm
New legislation paves path for trial of driverless autonomous taxis in Israel
Move will allow Mobileye to advance plans for self-driving shared transportation in Tel Aviv this year
By Ricky Ben-David
The IDF will use Israeli startup Cognata's simulation platform to train for autonomous driving solutions. (Courtesy)
March 7, 2022, 9:40 pm
Defense Ministry taps Israeli firm for autonomous driving simulation with IDF
Cognata to work with military to test and train autonomous vehicles in all-terrain conditions under simulated reality to meet army’s tech needs
By Ricky Ben-David
Benteler EV Systems, Beep Inc. and Mobileye, on February 14, 2022, announced a strategic collaboration to develop and deploy automotive-grade, fully electric and autonomous movers across public and private communities in North America. (Benteler)
February 17, 2022, 7:44 pm
Mobileye, mobility partners to launch autonomous shuttles in US by 2024
Intel’s Jerusalem-based subsidiary teams up with German electric vehicle maker and US transportation software developer to roll out project
By Ricky Ben-David
A Mobileye car doing a pilot drive in New York City, July 2021. (Courtesy)
January 6, 2022, 5:42 pm
Mobileye unveils ‘super-computer’ chip to power fully autonomous driving
Jerusalem-based Intel subsidiary says it expects EyeQ Ultra to reach full production in 2025
By Ricky Ben-David
Screen capture from video of an autonomous taxi in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. (YouTube)
December 13, 2021, 9:13 am
Autonomous taxis steer UAE into the future
Vehicles drive themselves between 9 predetermined spots on Abu Dhabi’s Yas Island with ‘safety officers’ in driver’s seat; aim is to see cars eventually go fully independent
By Dana Moukhallati
An autonomous taxi, or robotaxi, pilot will be launched by Mobileye, an Intel company, in Tel Aviv and Munich in 2022, Mobileye announced in September 2021. Passengers will be able to hail a ride using Moovit, an Israeli company bought by Intel in 2020. (Mobileye/Intel)
September 7, 2021, 6:16 pm
Mobileye to launch pilot scheme for autonomous taxis in Tel Aviv, Munich in 2022
Jerusalem-based Intel subsidiary partners with German mobility service provider Sixt to test ‘robotaxis’ next year; passengers will hail ride on Moovit or Sixt apps
By Ricky Ben-David
A Mobileye car doing a pilot drive in New York City, July 2021. (Courtesy)
July 20, 2021, 7:01 pm
If you can make it there: Mobileye self-driving car plies New York City streets
Jerusalem-based maker of autonomous vehicles, acquired by Intel, starts a pilot in the ‘complex urban area’ of New York
By Shoshanna Solomon
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