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Study finds ride-sharing companies biggest contributors to growing traffic congestion in San Francisco

Green Car Congress

Researchers from the University of Kentucky and the San Francisco County Transportation Authority have determined that, contrary to the concept and vision, transportation network companies such as Uber and Lyft are the biggest contributor to growing traffic congestion in San Francisco. Erhardt et al.

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A Waymo robotaxi hit a cyclist in San Francisco – here’s what happened

Baua Electric

An autonomous Waymo car hit a cyclist in San Francisco yesterday – but luckily the cyclist had only minor injuries. According to Reuters, a San Francisco Fire Department spokesperson said that a 911 call was made, but that the cyclist was not taken to the hospital and left the scene on their own. Get started today!

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In San Francisco, being a human rather of a robotic will value you

Baua Electric

San Francisco lets in drivers and automobiles, takes fingerprints, drug-tests drivers and problems a written examination, amongst alternative necessities. Not like with taxicabs, the dimensions of a robotaxi fleet can’t be regulated through San Francisco’s issuance of medallions to keep watch over congestion.

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Android Auto makes its debut with support from multiple automakers and tech companies

Green Car Congress

Android Auto made its debut at the 2014 Google I/O annual technology conference in San Francisco as the first innovation resulting from the Open Automotive Alliance (OAA)—a coalition of tech companies and auto industry leaders launched in January by Google, NVIDIA, Audi, GM, Honda and Hyundai committed to bringing the Android platform to cars.

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Waymo expands its LA & SF service areas, with Austin coming soon

Baua Electric

Waymo is adding to its driverless taxi service areas in both Los Angeles and San Francisco, and is currently testing in Austin in advance of offering rides to the public soon. The cars currently only work in certain geofenced areas that have been well-mapped by Waymo, in Phoenix, San Francisco and Los Angeles.

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Personal: One in a Million

Clean Fleet Report

In fact, it might not even be possible for the auto industry to produce that many EVs, although the rate of expansion is dizzying. The EV’s homes are as might be expected, in the more populous and wealthier pockets of the San Francisco Bay Area and sprawling Los Angeles region stretching down to San Diego.

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Getting the personal story `

Electric Auto Association

The North Bay Electric Auto Association (NBEAA) takes requests for electric vehicle (EV) information very seriously. Matching owners with shoppers has gone so far as in-person meet-ups, especially when local dealerships do not have the particular vehicle in stock. “If Bay Area chapter helps EV newcomers find the right fit.