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Alternative transportation
fromSlate Magazine
4 days agoIt's Robotaxi Summer. Buckle Up.
Waymo's safe driverless taxis could redefine urban transport in America.
Toronto startup
fromEngadget
1 month agoToyota and Waymo pledge to team up on a new autonomous vehicle platform
Toyota and Waymo are exploring a potential partnership to develop autonomous vehicle technology.
Alternative transportation
fromWIRED
1 day agoAhead of Protests, Waymo Scales Back Robotaxi Service Nationwide
Waymo is temporarily limiting its robotaxi services due to anticipated protests across several US cities.
Washington DC
fromFast Company
2 months agoWaymo is expanding its robotaxi service to D.C. next year
Waymo plans to launch its ride-hailing service in Washington, D.C. in 2026, pending regulatory developments.
The service will pause during winter weather until vehicles are equipped with capabilities for snowy conditions.
#protests
Toronto startup
fromFuturism
4 days agoWaymo Hiring For a "Public Affairs Specialist" in Los Angeles While People Are Settings Its Cars on Fire
Waymo is recruiting a community and public affairs specialist amid protests against its self-driving vehicles, linking them to broader issues of state surveillance.
Cars
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
5 days agoWhy Waymo Cars Burned So Completely in the Recent Los Angeles Protests
Protesters in Los Angeles incinerated multiple Waymo robotaxis, leading to devastating thermal runaway reactions that obliterated the vehicles due to their battery composition.
The destruction resulted from the intense energy stored in lithium-ion batteries, causing a chain reaction during fires that reached extreme temperatures.
Toronto startup
fromFuturism
4 days agoWaymo Hiring For a "Public Affairs Specialist" in Los Angeles While People Are Settings Its Cars on Fire
Waymo is recruiting a community and public affairs specialist amid protests against its self-driving vehicles, linking them to broader issues of state surveillance.
Cars
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
5 days agoWhy Waymo Cars Burned So Completely in the Recent Los Angeles Protests
Protesters in Los Angeles incinerated multiple Waymo robotaxis, leading to devastating thermal runaway reactions that obliterated the vehicles due to their battery composition.
The destruction resulted from the intense energy stored in lithium-ion batteries, causing a chain reaction during fires that reached extreme temperatures.
Silicon Valley food
fromsfist.com
1 month agoDay Around the Bay: Sergey Brin Settles Private Plane Wrongful Death Suit
Garbo Chang, 59, died after running into the waves at Ocean Beach while chasing after his dog.
Waymo recalled 1,200 self-driving taxis for a software update after an NHTSA investigation.
Sergey Brin has settled a wrongful death lawsuit related to a plane crash involving two pilots.
Supervisor Jackie Fielder proposes May 22 as El Farolito Day to honor a cherished taqueria.
#robotaxi
Alternative transportation
fromBusiness Insider
1 month agoTesla's robotaxi will compete with Waymo in Austin. Here's how the two companies compare.
Tesla launches robotaxi service in Austin, challenging Waymo's dominance in self-driving technology.
Elon Musk criticizes Waymo's costs and effectiveness while promoting Tesla's capabilities.
Alternative transportation
fromBusiness Insider
1 month agoTesla's robotaxi will compete with Waymo in Austin. Here's how the two companies compare.
Tesla launches robotaxi service in Austin, challenging Waymo's dominance in self-driving technology.
Elon Musk criticizes Waymo's costs and effectiveness while promoting Tesla's capabilities.
Artificial intelligence
fromTechCrunch
2 months agoWeek in Review: Jeff Bezos' secret EV startup | TechCrunch
Slate, backed by Jeff Bezos, plans to produce a $25,000 two-seater electric pickup truck by 2026.
Meta is accused of collusion with China by a former executive, raising national security concerns.
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