Does The Dept. Of Transport Know What To Do With $7B For EV Charging?
Submitted by brad on Fri, 2023-12-01 12:28
They have $7B to spend, but previous subsidies caused a broken charging network. Here's how to do it better
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They have $7B to spend, but previous subsidies caused a broken charging network. Here's how to do it better
Vogt founded the company, sold it and returned to the helm. Here's analysis of his fall and what's ahead for Cruise
Read more at Forbes.com in Kyle Vogt Resigns As CEO Of GM s Cruise Robotaxi Unit
Reports said Cruise cars ask for remote help a few times an hour. It seems bad but it's not about safety, and it turns out it doesn't hurt commercial viability.
Read more at Forbes.com in Cruise Reports Lots Of Human Oversight Of Robotaxis, Is That Bad?
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Read more at Forbes.com in Cruise Suspends Robotaxi Operations, What They Must Do To Fix It
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There is a partial/Annular solar eclipse in the USA on Oct 14. It's nothing like a total eclipse but if you are near it or in it you may enjoy it. But photographing the eclipse itself is not that exciting, so instead photograph the people watching it. In this video I outline some ideas on how to do that.
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Read more at Forbes.com in Cruise Shows Origin Robotaxi With Wheelchair Ramp; Many Disabled Options Possible
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No, not 2023 -- lighter rain with a great rainbow in 2007.
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Read more at Forbes.com in Are Cruise Robotaxis Pushing Too Hard? Or Too Slow?
The release of Oppenheimer has re-opened the recurring debate about the use of nuclear weapons on Japan. Was it necessary, atrocity or both? What other options were there. The question is examined both in full hindsight as well as considering it in the context of what they knew then.
The release of Oppenheimer has re-opened the recurring debate about the use of nuclear weapons on Japan. Was it necessary, atrocity or both? What other options were there. The question is examined both in full hindsight as well as considering it in the context of what they knew then.
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