Posts by Y@DminG

A widespread power outage in San Francisco that led to Waymo robotaxis stalling and snarling traffic earlier this month has raised concerns about the readiness of autonomous vehicle operators to tackle major emergencies like earthquakes and floods. Driverless taxis from … Source: Claims Journal

Vremt, a subsidiary of Chinese automaker Zhejiang Geely Holding Group Co., is suing battery maker Sunwoda Electronic Co. for at least 2.31 billion yuan ($330 million) over alleged product defects. The lawsuit, filed in the eastern Chinese city of Ningbo, … Source: Claims Journal

Like most U.S. car dealers, Scott Kunes has some electric vehicle whiplash. In the third quarter, he sold EVs like ice cream at the beach. However, after federal purchase incentives expired at the end of September, those models have been … Source: Claims Journal

As the effects of a hotter planet rack up more damages and health issues for people in exposed regions, the conversation around climate change is shifting from how to curb it to how to adapt to it. A new report … Source: Claims Journal

Patrick Hotze’s three daughters made it home safe from Camp Mystic after July’s catastrophic floods that killed 25 campers and two teenage counselors. He attended some of the funerals and says he understands the outrage over the Texas camp’s plan … Source: Claims Journal

Alphabet Inc.’s Waymo said it would strengthen its automated software to better handle power outages after its self-driving taxis froze and caused traffic jams during a major electricity failure last weekend in San Francisco. The Waymo Driver system is programmed … Source: Claims Journal

There are at least 140 dams in the Winooski River watershed, according to Michele Braun, executive director of the Friends of the Winooski River. Three of those dams help with flood control. Fifteen provide hydropower. A “handful” contribute to local … Source: Claims Journal

The U.S. auto safety regulator said on Wednesday it has opened a defect investigation into Tesla Model 3 compact sedans over concerns that emergency door release controls may not be easily accessible or clearly identifiable in an emergency. The Office … Source: Claims Journal

A Delaware firefighter who twice suffered a workplace injury has been denied workers’ compensation benefits for his second claim because of the way he settled his first claim. He was denied compensation for the second injury because it was judged … Source: Claims Journal

With just three days to go before Christmas, a cyberattack knocked France’s national postal service offline Monday, blocking and delaying package deliveries and online payments. The timing was miserable for millions of people at the height of the Christmas season, … Source: Claims Journal