Tag: Urban Mobility
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Using AI to Avoid Getting Your Car Towed: The Tesla FSD Twist
Introduction: When AI Meets the Parking Lot As cities grow denser and regulations around curb space tighten, drivers are increasingly turning to artificial intelligence to navigate everyday challenges. A high-profile, 2025 example involves Tesla’s Full Self-Driving (FSD) system and its reliance on computer vision and other AI components to interpret the world around a parked…
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Can Americans Learn to Love Tiny, Cheap Kei Cars? A Practical Look at a Japanese Phenomenon
Introduction: The kei car idea and its American context When leaders reference tiny, affordable cars popular in Asia, the term kei car often comes to mind. These compact vehicles, born out of Japan’s regulatory environment, prioritize efficiency, urban usability, and low ownership costs. For Americans accustomed to larger sedans and trucks, the concept may feel…
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Can Americans Learn to Love Tiny, Cheap Kei Cars?
Introduction: The Kei Car Idea in the American Conversation In recent public remarks, the conversation around affordable, compact vehicles has resurfaced amid debates about fuel efficiency, urban congestion, and car ownership costs. Kei cars, famously small Japanese models that prioritize efficiency and affordability, have long flourished in Asia but remain a rarity in the United…
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Can Americans Learn to Love Tiny, Cheap Kei Cars? A U.S. Auto Romance in Miniature
Can Americans Learn to Love Tiny, Cheap Kei Cars? In a nation known for large pickups, expansive SUVs, and a bustling car culture built on power and prestige, the idea of embracing tiny kei cars may seem like a stretch. Yet around the world, these pint-sized Japanese mini-car stars—characterized by 660cc engines, compact dimensions, and…
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Singapore Grants Full Ride-Hailing Licences to Trans-Cab and Geolah
Singapore Grants Full Ride-Hailing Licences to Trans-Cab and Geolah Singapore has awarded full ride-hailing service operator licences to Trans-Cab and Geolah, marking a significant milestone for both companies and the nation’s evolving urban transport landscape. The licences, coming only days before the expiry of their one-year provisional permits at the end of 2025, position Trans-Cab…
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Waymo Driverless Cars Stall in San Francisco Blackout
Overview: Waymo suspends robotaxi service during a power outage In the wake of a citywide blackout that disrupted electricity across parts of San Francisco, Waymo temporarily halted its autonomous taxi service. The disruption began after a fire linked to a utility infrastructure issue caused widespread outages, leaving thousands of residents without power for hours. As…
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Waymo Driverless Cars Stall as San Francisco Faces Severe Blackout
Overview: Blackout disrupts autonomous transport in San Francisco San Francisco experienced a citywide power outage that hampered life across neighborhoods, with the blackout also forcing Waymo to suspend its driverless robotaxi service. The backup and recovery efforts followed a fire at a Pacific Gas and Electric facility, which triggered historic outages and left roughly a…
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Waymo Halts San Francisco Ride-Hailing as Blackout Triggers Traffic Jams
Overview: Waymo suspends service in San Francisco amid blackout chaos Waymo has temporarily halted its ride-hailing service across San Francisco in response to a citywide blackout that led to widespread traffic congestion. The company cited safety concerns and the need to reassess operations as power outages disrupted street layouts, traffic signals, and public transit, complicating…
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Waymo Halts SF Ride-Hailing Amid City Blackout After Traffic Jams
California Citywide Blackout Triggers Sudden Suspension of Waymo Service The company behind one of the world’s most recognizable autonomous fleets, Waymo, said on Saturday it would temporarily suspend ride-hailing services across San Francisco. The decision came after a citywide blackout led to a wave of online videos showing Waymo autonomous vehicles appearing to contribute to…
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Waymo Pauses SF Ride-Hailing as Citywide Blackout Triggers Traffic Jams
Overview: Waymo suspends SF ride-hailing amid blackout In a rapid response to a citywide blackout that disrupted San Francisco on Saturday, Waymo announced a temporary suspension of its autonomous ride-hailing services across the city. The decision came after a surge of online videos captured by city residents appeared to show Waymo vehicles contributing to traffic…