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Waymo riders most frequently travel to these areas of San Francisco: data

Teslarati

Alphabet-owned robotaxi company Waymo has been operating driverless ride-hailing services in San Francisco for around six months, and new data shows where riders are going most with the service. You can see the area in which Waymo is approved to operate in San Francisco below.

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CPUC approves permits for Cruise and Waymo to charge fares for driverless passenger service in San Francisco

Green Car Congress

The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) approved resolutions granting additional operating authority for Cruise and Waymo to conduct commercial passenger service using driverless vehicles in San Francisco. Permits issued are available on the CPUC’s website.

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Audi Vrings Traffic Light Information to Los Angeles, New York, & San Francisco

EV Obssesion

An Audi-first in-vehicle technology, TLI communicates between vehicles and traffic signals to provide Time to Green, Green Light Optimized Speed Advisories and can help drivers minimize stop-and-go driving TLI now available at more than 22,000 intersections in more than 20 major metros and 60+ cities and regions across U.S.

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California Assemblymembers introduce bill phasing out gasoline-fueled small off-road engines

Green Car Congress

Today, operating the best-selling gas-powered commercial leaf blower for one hour emits air pollutants comparable to driving a 2017 Toyota Camry from Los Angeles to Denver. The bill also requires CARB to make funding available for commercial rebates to support the transition to zero-emission SORE.

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Neste celebrates opening of €1.6B Singapore expansion; SAF supply chain to Changi Airport

Green Car Congress

Singapore’s Changi airport extends this network of airports, which includes San Francisco (SFO) and Los Angeles (LAX) in the U.S., Neste is also supplying SAF to various fuel marketing companies, broadening its availability outside its own airport network.

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Waymo robotaxi to begin driverless services for employees in Austin – ET Auto

Baua Electric

The company said the services would be available across 43 square miles of the city, including downtown Austin, Barton Hills, Riverside, East Austin and Hyde Park. Waymo and Cruise have faced hostility towards their self driving services following collisions with the public.

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Maven deploying its first all-electric shared-use fleet in Austin; 20 Chevy Bolts

Green Car Congress

Maven is now offering its first all-electric fleet of cars for use in the gig economy; 20 Chevrolet Bolt EVs are available for freelance drivers in Austin, Texas to earn money on their own schedules. Maven Gig vehicles are available for flat weekly rates that include the car, unlimited miles, insurance (minus deductibles) and maintenance.

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