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Ridgewood NJ, The self-driving rivalry just hit a critical new gear. Yesterday, Amazon-owned Zoox officially launched its first public robotaxi rides in San Francisco, positioning itself as a direct and distinct competitor to Alphabet-owned Waymo.
Continue reading Robotaxi War Erupts: Amazon’s Zoox Challenges Waymo’s Dominance
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Ridgewood NJ, as self-driving technology advances, many people wonder: Can you get a DUI in a self-driving car? The answer is yes—at least for now, depending on the technology level and the laws in your state.
Continue reading Can You Get a DUI in a Self-Driving Car? What the Law Says as of 2024
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San Francisco Ca, over the weekend, as Chinese New Year celebrations unfolded, typically a time of joy and vibrant festivities, a disturbing incident occurred in San Francisco’s Chinatown involving a Waymo car. Attempting to navigate through a bustling street, the vehicle was met with hostility from an unruly crowd, resulting in the car’s windows being shattered and ultimately being set ablaze.
Continue reading Self-driving Car Attacked by Angry Mob in San Francisco
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Ridgewood NJ, Waymo is collaborating with Geely, a Chinese automotive company, to create an EV for its US ride-hailing service. The future EV will have no steering wheel. Its design will focus on riders, with features like plenty of head room, leg room, and reclining seats, screens and chargers, and an easy to configure and comfortable cabin. Regulatory changes will likely be required before Waymo will be allowed to release a car without steering wheels and pedals in the US.
