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Waymo's Ojai platform with improved 6th-generation hardware at 50% lower cost than previous systems will enable more efficient fleet scaling and profitability.

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≈ RELATED Waymo's massive importation of Chinese-built Zeekr vehicles demonstrates the company's commitment to scaling its robotaxi fleet despite high tariffs, positioning Alphabet for significant revenue growth. BULLISH GOOGL ⇄ CROSS-ASSET Waymo's custom silicon chip and vertical integration strategy will enable cost-competitive autonomous vehicles that can achieve profitability at scale BEARISH NVDA ≈ RELATED Waymo's ability to operate independently without a centralized ride-hailing platform threatens the structural advantage of traditional mobility networks BULLISH GOOGL ≈ RELATED Alphabet's development of custom AI chips for Waymo reduces reliance on third-party suppliers and enables tighter control of AI computing costs across multiple product lines BULLISH GOOGL
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"It's also using what Waymo calls its 6th-generation hardware set, with improved vision and computing power at 50% less cost than the 5th-generation system used in the I-Pace. The minivan is already becoming a key platform for both Waymo and Alphabet, with its sliding doors and flat floor making it easier to enter and exit than the Jaguars, and it has a roomier passenger cabin."

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