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Waymo leads Texas robotaxi deployment over Tesla

Created at 31 May · 3:46 PM2 sources↑ Market-relevant2 events
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Waymo has 577 registered autonomous vehicles in Texas, significantly outpacing Tesla's 42. This data emerged following a new Texas law requiring operators to report fleet sizes. Waymo is also rolling out its next-gen "Ojai" robotaxi.

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Key Numbers

577Waymo autonomous vehicles in Texas
42Tesla autonomous vehicles in Texas
13xWaymo's lead over Tesla in Texas robotaxis
May 28date new Texas law took effect
200 MWsolar energy capacity for Alphabet data centers
2029year solar energy will power Alphabet data centers
$1.93BAutodesk Q1 FY27 revenue
18%Autodesk Q1 FY27 revenue growth
$876MAutodesk Q1 FY27 free cash flow
58%Autodesk Q1 FY27 free cash flow surge
$3.6 billionAutodesk acquisition of MaintainX

Who's Involved

Waymo
Company with 577 registered autonomous vehicles in Texas
Tesla
Company with 42 authorized driverless vehicles in Texas
Alphabet
Signed a 15-year power purchase agreement for solar energy
Enlight Renewable Energy
Supplier of 200 MW solar energy to Alphabet
Autodesk
Reported Q1 FY27 earnings and announced acquisition
MaintainX
Industrial maintenance and operations software provider acquired by Autodesk

↳ Why This Matters

Texas has implemented new regulations for autonomous vehicle operators, requiring them to report their fleet sizes. This has publicly revealed a significant gap between Tesla's current driverless ridehailing operations in the state and those of its competitor, Waymo. The data highlights the differing scales at which these companies are deploying their autonomous taxi services. Alphabet is also expanding its use of renewable energy for data centers and Autodesk is strategically acquiring MaintainX to bridge design and asset management software.

Key facts

  • Waymo has 577 autonomous vehicles authorized for driverless ridehailing in Texas.
  • Tesla has 42 autonomous vehicles authorized for driverless ridehailing in Texas.
  • A new Texas law effective May 28 increases state oversight of autonomous vehicle operators.
  • Alphabet signed a 15-year power purchase agreement for 200 MW of solar energy in Oklahoma.
  • Autodesk reported Q1 FY27 revenue of $1.93B, up 18% year-over-year.
  • Autodesk announced a $3.6 billion all-cash acquisition of MaintainX.

Texas has implemented new regulations for autonomous vehicle operators, requiring them to report their fleet sizes. This has publicly revealed a significant gap between Tesla's current driverless ridehailing operations in the state and those of its competitor, Waymo. The data highlights the differing scales at which these companies are deploying their autonomous taxi services. Alphabet is also expanding its use of renewable energy for data centers and Autodesk is strategically acquiring MaintainX to bridge design and asset management software.

Frequently asked questions

Tesla has 42 autonomous vehicles authorized for driverless ridehailing in Texas.

Waymo has 577 autonomous vehicles authorized for driverless ridehailing in Texas.

A new Texas law took effect on May 28, giving the state greater oversight of commercial driverless vehicle operators and requiring them to report their fleet numbers.

Alphabet signed a 15-year power purchase agreement for 200 MW of solar energy in Oklahoma to power its data centers starting in 2029.

Autodesk reported Q1 FY27 revenue of $1.93B and announced a $3.6 billion acquisition of MaintainX.

What Happens Next

01Waymo is rolling out its next-gen "Ojai" robotaxi in major cities.
02Autodesk's acquisition of MaintainX is expected to bridge the gap between design phase software and real-world asset management.
03The State of Texas will have greater oversight of commercial driverless vehicle operators.

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How It Developed

1 Jun · 7:09 AM
Waymo is rolling out its next-gen "Ojai" robotaxi, expanding its lead over Tesla.
StockOpine | Newsletter via PiQSuite
31 May · 1:44 PM
Tesla has 42 robotaxis in Texas, while Waymo has 577, according to newly public figures released under a new Texas law.
The Next Web via PiQSuite

Sources

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Tesla has 42 robotaxis in Texas. Waymo has 577. The gap is now public record.m.piqsuite.com
T1
Waymo's "Ojai" Launch, Nikon's Move Against ASML and Adyen's C-Suite Shiftm.piqsuite.com

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