Waymo and Magna double down on robotaxi production in Arizona, planning to flood the streets with self-driving whips by 2026. Get ready for the future, y'all!
Waymo and Magna double down on robotaxi production in Arizona, planning to flood the streets with self-driving whips by 2026. Get ready for the future, y'all!

From Bel Air to... Robot Air? Nah Mesa!

Yo check it! Remember when I rolled up in Bel Air all fresh and new? Well Waymo's doin' the same thing in Mesa Arizona! They're teaming up with Magna International to double the production of these robotaxis at their new 'Waymo Driver Integration Plant.' Word on the street is this ain't no small potatoes. We talkin' 'bout over 2,000 Jaguar I PACE robotaxis comin' to a street near you by 2026. Talk about a glow up from the jitney!

2000 Robotaxis? They're Gonna Need More Parking Spaces!

So Waymo's already rollin' deep with around 1,500 robotaxis. Adding another 2,000? That's like Geoffrey trying to keep up with my shoe collection! The plant's supposed to be kickin' out tens of thousands of these bad boys every year when it's fully operational. I can hear Uncle Phil yellin' about taxes already!

Zeekr and You Shall Find: New Rides on the Horizon

But hold up it gets even fly er! They're also planning to build these next level Geely Zeekr RT robotaxis with their '6th generation Waymo Driver' tech. I'm talkin' the future baby! Makes me wonder if they got a 'Carlton Dance' mode... now that's innovation!

Phoenix Rising: Robotaxis Taking Over!

Phoenix is the spot where Waymo started its commercial robotaxi service back in 2020 and now they are calling it their domestic manufacturing home. They're already giving 250,000 paid driverless rides every week. That's more rides than Geoffrey's given to Uncle Phil to the golf course! They're in Austin San Francisco Los Angeles and Phoenix but get this they are planning to expand into Atlanta Miami and Washington D.C. by 2026.

Elon vs. Waymo: The Tech Titans Clash!

Now you know there's gotta be some drama right? Elon Musk and Tesla are throwing shade saying Waymo's stuff costs 'way more money.' But hey Waymo's already got robotaxis on the streets while Tesla's still talkin' 'bout it. It's like when I tried to rap – lots of talk nothin' but a failure! And remember sometimes you gotta trust the tech like when Jazz tried to convince us he could fly. Yeah right!

The Future is Now: Buckle Up Buttercup!

So Waymo's basically about to double their fleet by 2026. Tesla ain't got vehicles safe enough to roll without a human ready to take over. Waymo's got the fancy sensors the radar the lidar... they're playin' chess while Tesla's playin' checkers. The future is here folks and it's lookin' like a robot powered joyride! Now if you'll excuse me I gotta go find a robotaxi with a decent sound system. Gotta keep it fresh ya know?


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