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Silicon Valley
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Autonomous vehicle company Waymo cleared to operate in San Jose

Waymo can operate its driverless vehicle fleet in San Jose, setting a historic precedent for commercial autonomous services in the city.
Los Angeles
fromArs Technica
1 month ago

Protesters summon, burn Waymo robotaxis in Los Angeles after ICE raids

Waymo suspended service in LA after protests led to vandalism of its vehicles amidst tensions surrounding ICE raids.
Silicon Valley
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Autonomous vehicle company Waymo cleared to operate in San Jose

Waymo can operate its driverless vehicle fleet in San Jose, setting a historic precedent for commercial autonomous services in the city.
Los Angeles
fromArs Technica
1 month ago

Protesters summon, burn Waymo robotaxis in Los Angeles after ICE raids

Waymo suspended service in LA after protests led to vandalism of its vehicles amidst tensions surrounding ICE raids.
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Alternative transportation
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

Tesla'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
2 months ago

Tesla'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.
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Cars
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
1 month ago

Why 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.
Cars
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
1 month ago

Why 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.
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fromFuturism
2 weeks ago

As Waymo Debuts in Philadelphia, It May Want to Look Into the Time Furious Locals Tore Apart an Adorable Robot

"I don't think Philly is the best place to test this," a user aptly observed, referring to Waymo's driverless cab services arriving in a city known for its tough demeanor towards outsiders.
US politics
#self-driving-cars
fromFuturism
1 month ago
Alternative transportation

Waymo's Self-Driving Taxis Have a Hilarious Problem That's Driving People Bananas

fromFuturism
1 month ago
Alternative transportation

Waymo's Self-Driving Taxis Have a Hilarious Problem That's Driving People Bananas

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fromFast Company
1 month ago

Amazon opens new factory in California, aiming to build 10,000 robotaxis a year

Amazon's push into the robotaxi market, building a factory to produce 10,000 vehicles annually, intensifies competition against established players like Waymo.
NYC startup
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Toronto startup
fromFuturism
1 month ago

Waymo 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.
Toronto startup
fromFuturism
1 month ago

Waymo 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.
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fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

A study shows Waymo is more expensive than Uber and Lyft, but some people are willing to eat the extra costs

"The average price of a Waymo ride is $20.43, which is $5.99 more than an average Lyft ride and $4.85 more than an average Uber ride."
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Cars
fromFuturism
1 month ago

Waymo Halts Service in LA as Vandals Keep Setting Its Robotaxis on Fire

Protests against deportations led to the vandalization of Waymo vehicles in downtown Los Angeles.
Los Angeles
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

Waymo suspends robotaxi rides near LA protests after 5 cars are set ablaze

Waymo suspended its LA robotaxi service after five vehicles were vandalized during immigration protests.
San Francisco
fromsfist.com
1 month ago

Waymo Suspends Service In Parts of SF and LA After Its Cars Were Vandalized In ICE Protests

Waymo halts service in selected areas of San Francisco and Los Angeles due to vandalism during protests.
Los Angeles
fromTechCrunch
1 month ago

Waymo robotaxis, Lime e-scooters set ablaze during LA protests | TechCrunch

Waymo robotaxis and Lime e-scooters were vandalized during protests in Los Angeles against immigration raids.
Cars
fromFuturism
1 month ago

Waymo Halts Service in LA as Vandals Keep Setting Its Robotaxis on Fire

Protests against deportations led to the vandalization of Waymo vehicles in downtown Los Angeles.
Los Angeles
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

Waymo suspends robotaxi rides near LA protests after 5 cars are set ablaze

Waymo suspended its LA robotaxi service after five vehicles were vandalized during immigration protests.
San Francisco
fromsfist.com
1 month ago

Waymo Suspends Service In Parts of SF and LA After Its Cars Were Vandalized In ICE Protests

Waymo halts service in selected areas of San Francisco and Los Angeles due to vandalism during protests.
Los Angeles
fromTechCrunch
1 month ago

Waymo robotaxis, Lime e-scooters set ablaze during LA protests | TechCrunch

Waymo robotaxis and Lime e-scooters were vandalized during protests in Los Angeles against immigration raids.
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#san-francisco
fromsfist.com
1 month ago
San Francisco

Last Week, This Week: Queer Caribbean Sound, KQED Talk, Native Arts Fest, Succulent Expo

fromsfist.com
1 month ago
San Francisco

Last Week, This Week: Queer Caribbean Sound, KQED Talk, Native Arts Fest, Succulent Expo

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#san-jose
Silicon Valley
fromABC7 San Francisco
2 months ago

Waymo gets green light for San Jose amid South Bay expansion

Waymo has received approval to offer driverless taxi services from San Francisco to San Jose, marking a significant expansion of its ride-hailing operation.
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Silicon Valley food
fromsfist.com
2 months ago

Day 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.
#self-driving-vehicles
Cars
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Waymo recalls more than 1,200 robotaxis over software glitch linked to crashes with roadway barriers

Waymo recalled 1,200 self-driving vehicles due to a software issue that could increase crash risks.
Cars
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Waymo recalls more than 1,200 robotaxis over software glitch linked to crashes with roadway barriers

Waymo recalled 1,200 self-driving vehicles due to a software issue that could increase crash risks.
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