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Waymo: Google's self-driving car company

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Re: Waymo: Google's self-driving car company

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Interesting that this very same day, the US Government is looking into proposals to require vehicle-to-vehicle communication in passenger cars to enhance safety. http://www.wsj.com/articles/regulators-call-on-cars-to-chat-...

Seems a little premature to require this as we don't necessarily know that this would help.

Re: Waymo: Google's self-driving car company

#17
The website is pretty explicit about it being just self-driving "technology". I wonder if they just plan to work w/ one manufacturer for now or if they're in talks w/ many. With so much competition, if they're all executed to the same standards of safety, my wallet is going to go w/ better design & aesthetics.

Re: Waymo: Google's self-driving car company

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post #17

The website is pretty explicit about it being just self-driving "technology". I wonder if they just plan to work w/ one manufacturer for now or if they're in talks w/ many. With so much competition, if they're all executed to the same standards of safety, my wallet is going to go w/ better design & aesthetics.

> Our testing fleet includes modified Lexus SUVs and custom-built prototype vehicles. We also plan to add modified Chrysler Pacifica minivans to our fleet.

Probably safe to say they're in talks with other auto manufacturers that are looking to add self-driving software to their portfolios.

Re: Waymo: Google's self-driving car company

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At least they could have given a more up to date report on what they are doing. 7 years passed since 2009 and all we've seen is a couple of promo videos with scant actual information. We have no idea how they compare to Tesla or other self driving car startups.

sums up google products
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