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cleantechnica·Dara Khosrowshahi Hails Uber's Japan Robotaxi Expansion, Says Country Has Been a 'Terrific' Market for the Ride-Hailing Giant
benzinga_article·- Uber Technologies CEO Dara Khosrowshahi praised the expansion of the company's Robotaxi services into Japan amid growing global competition in autonomous driving. - Uber partnered with Japan's Hinomaru Kotsu to manage fleet operations in Tokyo for a planned late 2026 launch utilizing Nissan vehicles equipped with Wayve AI technology. - The company previously planned to invest over $2 billion in the Japanese market over five years as part of its broader global autonomous mobility strategy.The 14 Manufacturers Participating in California’s New MyFirstEV Program
cleantechnica·- California has launched the $135.5 million MyFirstEV program to boost electric vehicle adoption by providing point of sale price reductions for first time buyers. - The initiative offers a combined $3,500 discount for new zero emission vehicles and $1,750 for used models, funded equally by the state and participating automakers. - Fourteen manufacturers have committed to the program with launches scheduled between August 2026 and November 2026, subject to specific MSRP caps and dealership availability.