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Waymo School Bus Incidents Raise Texas Safety Concerns
1+ day, 7+ hour ago (1247+ words) Autonomous vehicle safety is under renewed scrutiny in Texas after Waymo vehicles were cited for passing stopped school buses in Austin. Lawmakers and federal regulators are examining how AVs interact with children, police, and traffic signals. In November, surveillance cameras…...
Under the fire engine with Sioux City Fire Rescue’s only mechanic
1+ day, 23+ hour ago (462+ words) SIOUX CITY (KTIV) - Our everyday vehicles require maintenance, things like oil changes, tire rotations, even mechanical issues that pop up from time to time. But, when it comes to emergency vehicles, they can't go to the dealership for repairs. For…...
Mission Ready: GOOLOO Equips Australian Volunteer Fire Fleets with Critical Auto-Rescue Gear
2+ day, 13+ hour ago (258+ words) 10 Feb, 2026, 22:42 CST The initiative, executed on February 8 in partnership with the local organization HOPE FOR BOROONDARA AND BEYOND at St. Hilary's Anglican Church, addresses a vital operational challenge: vehicle reliability in hostile environments. Bushfire zones present extreme risks to machinery;…...
Beyond Convention: What Firefighters Conducting Rescues at EV Accidents Must Know
2+ day, 14+ hour ago (713+ words) EVs are considerably heavier than conventional automobiles. This GMC EV Hummer has a battery that weighs almost 3,000 lbs., placing the gross vehicle weight at more than 9,000 lbs. Serious consideration must be placed on lifting and stabilizing techniques. In 2023, there were…...
Why Waymo Is Having a Hard Time Stopping for School Buses
4+ day, 11+ hour ago (802+ words) Why Waymo Is Having a Hard Time Stopping for School Buses By trying to drive more assertively, Waymo appears to be adopting some dangerous human habits. Posted by lamplighter at 11:30 AM | 8 COMMENTS | permalink | Comment on This Entry | "State regulators should…...
More sophisticated cameras paired with radar improving vehicle safety across all automotive segments
6+ day, 13+ hour ago (236+ words) Automakers are expanding and improving sophisticated safety systems to make them available to more new-car buyers. The curtain is going up on the annual Chicago Auto Show at McCormick Place, which opens Saturday with displays of new vehicles, supercars and…...
Braking distance estimates way off Highway Code guides
6+ day, 21+ hour ago (319+ words) New research has revealed a significant gap between what drivers believe their braking distance to be and what the Highway Code suggests. In most cases though, drivers are overestimating the time it will take to stop. According to a survey…...
Fire department spending millions to replace corroding frame rails on trucks
1+ week, 4+ hour ago (499+ words) The corrosion is most likely caused by the city's use of road salt, the fire chief speculated Water mains aren't the only City of Calgary infrastructure dealing with unexpected effects of corrosion. Calgary's fire Chief Steven Dongworth said rusted frame…...
Trucker Fired After Helping Police When They Didn't Want It...
1+ week, 10+ hour ago (322+ words) A truck driver's attempt to assist police during an emergency has turned into a cautionary and controversial episode, after the well-intentioned act reportedly cost him his job and left him facing financial strain. The incident has fueled debate within trucking…...
Waymo under federal investigation after child struck
1+ week, 1+ day ago (900+ words) An autonomous vehicle struck a student in Santa Monica, California, but there were no injuries reported, according to the Santa Monica Police Department. (Credit: FOX 11) Federal safety regulators are once again taking a hard look at self-driving cars after a…...