Oct 26, 2023 | Safety, Space
SpaceX has asked the u.s. federal aviation administration (faa) to correct a report warning that components from reentering starlink constellation satellites could injure or even kill people on the ground. The FAA, a regulatory body that licenses the launch...
Oct 26, 2023 | Autonomous Vehicles, Featured, Safety, Testing
California’s DMV is suspending Cruise’s permit to test self-driving cars in the state over concerns the vehicles pose a risk to public safety. The suspension occurs three weeks after a Cruise self-driving vehicle accidentally rolled over a pedestrian in San...
Oct 19, 2023 | Autonomous Vehicles, Safety
While General Motors’ autonomous vehicles subsidiary, Cruise, has been expanding to more and more regions, and gaining more legislative freedom, some have raised concerns. In particular, first responders have raised alarm bells after several awkward, disruptive, and...
Oct 11, 2023 | Autonomous Vehicles, Featured, Safety, Testing
In a city known for sprawling freeways, a new type of vehicle will begin to merge into Los Angeles traffic. Angelenos will now have to start sharing the road with autonomous ride-hailing services that are revolutionizing commuting. But at the same time, these vehicles...
Sep 21, 2023 | Autonomous Vehicles, Safety
Recent data analyses underscore a promising trend: Autonomous vehicles (AVs) are showcasing remarkable safety records, a development that should warrant policymakers’ attention and ease public concern. A Pennsylvania State University study has found that AVs have...
Aug 31, 2023 | Autonomous Vehicles, Safety
Two people dressed in dark colors and wearing masks dart into a busy street on a hill in San Francisco. One of them hauls a big orange traffic cone. They sprint toward a driverless car and quickly set the cone on the hood. The vehicle’s side lights...
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