Waymo Woes, Police Chases and Gaslighting

This weeks we start with rising trends in high-speed police chases resulting in crashes and deaths, emphasizing the need for stricter regulations on when such pursuits should occur. We critique European vs. U.S. safety standards and explore advanced technology such as 'license plate trackers' and police tools for remotely stopping cars. Gaslight section covers criticisms of companies like GM Cruise and Waymo. Plus recalls.

This weeks links:

• https://www.autosafety.org/support-us/
• https://www.theverge.com/2024/6/11/24176206/gm-cruise-invest-850-million-operational-cost-houston
• https://www.timesunion.com/state/article/fatal-police-chases-ny-death-19369809.php
• https://www.timesunion.com/state/article/ny-police-car-chases-increase-19369787.php
• https://www.vox.com/policy/354561/pedestrian-fatalities-car-safety-ratings
• https://www.wsj.com/articles/volvo-says-users-can-track-source-of-battery-metals-in-its-evs-54f6e4f7
• https://ca.news.yahoo.com/rules-road-heard-low-rolling-100000539.html
• https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2024/RCLRPT-24V407-5130.PDF
• https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2024/RCLRPT-24V400-2357.PDF
• https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/inv/2024/INOA-PE24017-13334.pdf