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Waymo Submits Documents in NHTSA Probe of Santa Monica Child Collision
Waymo has submitted documents to NHTSA as regulators investigate a January Santa Monica crash in which a robotaxi struck and injured a 9-year-old girl.
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Waymo has submitted documents to NHTSA as regulators investigate a January Santa Monica crash in which a robotaxi struck and injured a 9-year-old girl.
Waymo is restoring freeway routes to its robotaxi service after software updates designed to improve autonomous vehicle performance around highway construction zones.
Waymo and other robotaxi operators face growing scrutiny as lawmakers push for federal safety standards governing autonomous vehicles during emergencies.
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Waymo has unveiled a new Reference Driver model designed to compare robotaxi performance with that of human drivers more accurately. The benchmark simulates human decision-making in crash…
Waymo has expanded temporary robotaxi service suspensions to four U.S. cities as severe flooding and extreme weather conditions raise safety concerns. Learn how autonomous vehicles are…
Waymo has paused freeway robotaxi rides after its autonomous vehicles encountered challenges navigating construction zones. Learn how the move impacts self-driving operations, safety…
Waymo robotaxis detect potholes and share real-time road data with Waze, helping drivers avoid hazards and improving urban road safety.
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Investigations into fatal crashes involving Ford’s BlueCruise driver-assist system suggest drivers were distracted before impact, raising new questions about the safety of hands-free…
China will ban hidden electronic car door handles from 2027, requiring mechanical releases after safety concerns over trapped passengers.
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