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Waymo Recalls Robotaxis Over Risk They'll Drive at Speed Into Freeway Construction Zones
WIRED • • business
Key Points:
- The European Union mandates that all vehicles sold must be compatible with breathalyzer devices as part of a strategy to eliminate drunk-driving deaths and injuries by 2050.
- Waymo is expanding its self-driving car operations to Virginia, focusing on mapping Alexandria and Arlington near Washington, DC.
- Waymo is introducing its new Chinese-made Ojai robotaxi, which will begin public rides in California and Arizona in the coming weeks.
- New York City and Los Angeles are collaborating to promote the adoption of electric vehicles, including vans, police cars, and snowplows, countering previous federal resistance to electrification.
- General Motors has launched vehicle-to-grid charging for its GM Energy customers, enabling electric cars to power homes and neighborhoods, though consumer adoption remains uncertain.
