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Now A Woman Has Given Birth In A Waymo

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While this is a kind of “gee-wiz” story that just catches one’s attention, it does bring up an interesting point or three. Increasing Passenger Safety via Robotaxis First, the news: A lady hailed a Waymo robotaxi to the UCSF (University of California–San Francisco) Medical Center on Monday, and on the … [continued]

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Why Simple Fuels Win at Sea: Assessing LNG SOFCs, Hydrogen, Sails, and CCS Against Practical Needs

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I was recently asked by someone in the maritime industry whether Bloom Energy’s solid oxide fuel cells could play a real role in maritime propulsion. The question was prompted by the announcement from Ponant, GTT, and Bloom describing a concept cruise vessel for 200 passengers that would combine hard wing … [continued]

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How Outdated Engineering Models Distort Today’s EV & Road Charges Debate

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The debate about vehicle weight and road damage shows how quickly a simple idea can gain traction even when the underlying evidence is thin. Commenters often reach for a familiar claim that heavier vehicles must be responsible for increased road wear. The argument sounds reasonable at first glance and it … [continued]

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