Waymo has been tracking its safety statistics closely, of course, and even sharing them with other researchers and the public to allow for independent evaluation of how well it’s doing. The short story is: Waymo robotaxis are much safer than human drivers. The company has updated us on some of … [continued]
ATLANTA — Today, environmental groups demanded the Georgia Public Service Commission reconsider Georgia Power’s plan to build the most expensive gas plants in the nation. The Sierra Club, the Southern Environmental Law Center (SELC), and the Southern Alliance for Clean Energy (SACE) filed a motion to reconsider Georgia Power’s “Requests for Proposals,” … [continued]
As previously reported it would, Waymo has just launched service in Atlanta, Georgia. It has done so in collaboration with Uber. So, starting today, if you want to hail a robotaxi in the city of Atlanta, you can. Waymo’s preferred method of expansion now is clearly to launch exclusively on … [continued]
Along with Waymo’s expansion into Tokyo, Japan, the company is continuing its robotaxi rollout in major US cities. It recently announced it was coming to Washington, DC, and more recently (this week), Waymo and Uber started letting residents join an “interest list” to use the robotaxi service in Atlanta, Georgia. … [continued]
Uber and Waymo Expand Partnership to Bring Autonomous Ride-Hailing to Austin and Atlanta (Graphic: Business Wire)
Regular crashes, injuries, and even fatalities plague the traffic sector, highlighting the potential benefits of self-driving cars. When my daughters and I decided to take a Waymo to get to the museum across the city from us in San Francisco, we had no idea how safe we would or wouldn’t … [continued]
Now, Biden–Harris Administration Awarding $521 Million in Grants to Continue Building Out National Electric Vehicle Charging Network WASHINGTON, DC — The Biden–Harris Administration today announced $521 million in grants to continue building out electric vehicle (EV) charging and alternative-fueling infrastructure across 29 states, two Federally Recognized Tribes, and the District … [continued]
Avondale Estates, Georgia, may be just 8 miles east of Atlanta’s bustling city center, but its unique Tudor-Revival architecture and storied history paint a picture of a quieter past. While the town is quaint—at 3,600 residents and 1.26 square miles—it hasn’t shied away from progress. In August 2022, the Avondale … [continued]
Atlanta Motorsports Park partners with Hannah Solar to power the future; our newly installed solar panels are set to revolutionize our energy efficiency, reinforcing our commitment to sustainability and innovation in the world of motorsports. Image courtesy of Atlanta Motorsports Park.
A large solar farm is coming to Atlanta Motorsports Park (AMP), a premier motorsports club in Dawsonville renowned for its F1-style road course and thrilling karting course. Located in Dawsonville, Ga., the AMP campus is adding solar power through an array of 747 panels, generating 480 watts per panel, for … [continued]
Offering incentives for choosing clean tech alternatives can be a great way to get more people to buy in to the process of making a change on a personal level that can also have an impact on local and regional level, and while EV incentives are all well and good, … [continued]
According to recent research from Georgia Tech’s School of Public Policy, a scooter ban may ease sidewalk congestion and keep potential riders and pedestrians safer, but it has a price. In a study looking at the effects of Atlanta’s 2019 ban on e-scooters and e-bikes in the city, travel times … [continued]
