Waymo robotaxi hit flooded Texas road. Are they safe in severe weather? - Waymo is recalling over 3,700 robotaxis due to a software issue affecting their response to flooded roads. - The recall was prompted after an unoccupied vehicle entered a flooded road in San Antonio, Texas. - Waymo's autonomous system uses cameras, radar, and lidar to navigate severe weather, but riders cannot override its actions. - A software update has been deployed to the affected vehicles to address the issue. More than 3,700 Waymo robotaxis are being recalled after a software issue raised questions about how autonomous vehicles respond in severe weather. A National Highway Traffic Safety Administration report published May 6 found that on high-speed roads, Waymo vehicles may slow when they detect a potentially untraversable flooded lane but do not fully stop. Waymo said it became aware of the issue on April 20 after an unoccupied vehicle entered a flooded roadway at about 40 mph in San Antonio, Texas. The company said the vehicle detected flooding but continued at a reduced speed. Now, the recall centers attention on how autonomous systems respond to severe or extreme weather, where conditions can obscure lanes and quickly change driving conditions. Are Waymo robotaxis safe in storms? Even in human-driven vehicles, severe weather creates operational challenges on the road and remains a leading contributor to crashes, accounting for roughly one in five incidents. Reduced visibility from fog, rain, snow or dust, along with sensor or windshield interference from droplets, ice or dirt, can obstruct perception, while slippery road surfaces can reduce traction and change braking performance. To address these conditions for robotaxis, Waymo’s self-driving system — known as the Waymo Driver — uses a combination of cameras, radar and lidar to perceive its environment, according to a 2022 article from Waymo's
May 14, 2026 · via usatoday.com
The Drone Diplomacy Task Force on Tuesday signed a letter of intent (LOI) with the Arlington, Virginia-based Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) to promote talent exchanges and international certification. The LOI was signed at XPONENTIAL, an autonomy and robotics exhibition in Detroit, Michigan, which began on Monday and runs through today. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs-arranged task force also participated in Tuesday afternoon’s US-Taiwan Autonomous Systems Cooperation Forum. Photo courtesy of the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Chicago AUVSI chief executive officer Michael Robbins said that Taiwan is the association’s first choice for expanding its Green Unmanned Aircraft Systems certification due to its “non-red” supply chain, and outstanding resilience, speed, scale and leadership in the uncrewed autonomous vehicle (UAV) sector. Under the increasing threat of authoritarian states, democratic nations need to work together, Robbins said, adding that Taiwan is not only home to strong manufacturing, and research and development capabilities, but also serves as a key front line in maintaining regional peace and stability in the Asia-Pacific region. AUVSI is the world’s largest trade association for uncrewed systems, robotics and autonomous technologies. Photo courtesy of the National Chung-Shan Institute of Science and Technology The task force last week attended the SelectUSA Investment Summit, hosted by the US Department of Commerce in Maryland. It was established after President William Lai (賴清德) in October last year pledged to develop Taiwan’s “five trusted industry sectors,” said Department of NGO International Affairs Director Chiang Zhen-wei (江振瑋), who is heading the task force. The five industries are: semiconductors, artificial intelligence, military defense, security and surveillance, and next-generation communications. The task force was established by Minister of Foreign Affairs Lin Chia-lung (林佳龍) to boost international cooperation in the UAV sector, similar to the work being done for semiconductor diplomacy, Chiang said. Taiwan’s drone
May 14, 2026 · via taipeitimes.com
Gasgoo Munich- On May 13, Xiaomi introduced Xiaomi OneVL, a new AI framework designed for autonomous driving that combines latent-space reasoning with language and visual intelligence in a single-step architecture. Image source: Xiaomi According to the company, the system brings together several major technical approaches — including vision-language-action (VLA) models, world models, and latent-space reasoning — within one unified framework. Xiaomi said the architecture is capable of delivering stronger reasoning performance while also improving both inference speed and accuracy compared with existing methods. Xiaomi said OneVL adopts a dual-supervision mechanism that combines language-based reasoning with future visual prediction. The approach is intended to integrate explainability and predictive world-model capabilities directly into the latent reasoning process, allowing the model to better understand and anticipate complex driving environments. The company explained that the framework is built around the idea that autonomous driving requires more than compressed language reasoning alone. Instead, effective decision-making depends on a broader understanding of how the visual world is likely to evolve over time. In practical driving scenarios, factors such as vehicle motion, road geometry, and the dynamic behavior of surrounding obstacles are governed by complex spatial and temporal relationships. Xiaomi argues that relying solely on compressed language representations risks losing critical structural information, while compressing predictions of future visual scenes can preserve the elements most relevant to driving outcomes. Building on that concept, Xiaomi developed three core technologies aimed at enabling the model to "think" using its own internal representation system, predict future visual scenarios, and compress the entire reasoning pipeline into a single inference step. The company said Xiaomi OneVL achieved record-setting results across several mainstream reasoning and planning benchmarks for autonomous driving applications. According to Xiaomi, the framework outperformed existing latent-space reasoning approaches in accuracy, surpassing explicit chain-of-thought (CoT) reasoning methods while maintaining inference speeds
May 14, 2026 · via autonews.gasgoo.com
Driverless transportation company Waymo has issued a software recall of its vehicle fleet following an incident last month during flooding in San Antonio. The Waymo vehicle was swept up in flood waters and washed into Salado Creek during heavy rains on April 20. The car was unoccupied and no one was injured in the incident. The recall notice said while the vehicle detected the flooded road, it continued on its path and proceeded at a reduced speed. The company issued the recall of nearly 3,800 fifth- and sixth-generation vehicles to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Waymo said a remedy is currently under development. However, it has already modified the scope of vehicle operations to increase weather-related constraints. In an earlier incident that occurred earlier in April, another Waymo vehicle became stranded in floodwaters near McCullough Avenue and Contour Drive. Both cars were unoccupied, and no one was injured in either incident. The recall affects the entire fleet of Waymo autonomous vehicles, including ones in Houston. Though the company paused its services in San Antonio, a spokesperson said the recall will not disrupt service in Houston. RELATED: Waymo is officially giving rides to Houstonians in fully self-driving cars Waymo previously said it would reevaluate how its vehicles respond to flood-prone areas and severe weather alerts before restarting service. The back-to-back flood incidents also underscored how quickly changing weather conditions in San Antonio can challenge autonomous vehicle technology. At the same time, Waymo is expanding its services in Houston to encompass nearly 50 square miles, a spokesperson said on Wednesday. Waymo robotaxis will now be able to drive to East Downtown, the Medical Center, and NRG Park. Waymo is also expanding in several other cities, including Austin, Atlanta, and San Francisco, beginning Wednesday. Part of this, the company says, is working
May 14, 2026 · via houstonpublicmedia.org
Waymo is recalling nearly 3,800 autonomous taxis in the United States after identifying a safety issue involving flooded roads during severe weather conditions. The issue came to light after one of Waymo’s autonomous vehicles reportedly drove into a flooded lane in San Antonio, Texas, during intense rainfall in April. According to the company, the vehicle was unoccupied at the time, and no injuries occurred. Even without injuries, the incident immediately raised concerns about how autonomous systems interpret dangerous road conditions during extreme weather. Flooding remains one of the most unpredictable hazards for both human drivers and self-driving technology, especially when water depth and road visibility rapidly change. Waymo says it has already implemented temporary safeguards while developing a permanent software fix. Regulators are also closely monitoring the situation as scrutiny surrounding autonomous vehicle safety continues to increase across the industry. Flooded Roads Exposed A Weakness In The System According to National Highway Traffic Safety Administration filings, the recall specifically targets scenarios where Waymo vehicles could potentially enter flooded roads with higher speed limits. The April incident in San Antonio prompted the company to review how its software handles similar situations involving standing water, fast-moving traffic, and limited route alternatives. Severe weather can create conditions where lane markings, curbs, and road edges become difficult for sensors and cameras to interpret accurately. Waymo stated that it is now refining its “extreme weather operations” while limiting vehicle access to areas where flash flooding may occur. The company has also updated portions of its operating maps and temporarily reduced the geographic scope of service in certain conditions. Unlike traditional recalls involving physical defects, this recall focuses entirely on software behavior and operational safety protocols. That has become increasingly common as modern autonomous vehicles rely heavily on constantly evolving software systems. Autonomous Driving Still Struggles
May 14, 2026 · via autos.yahoo.com
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May 14, 2026 · via youtube.com
Waymo is recalling 3,791 vehicles after one of the company’s driverless cars was washed away during flash flooding in San Antonio last month. Waymo filed to recall vehicles installed with its fifth and sixth generation automated driving system on May 6 with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The California-based company started pulling vehicles off the road on April 24. “On higher speed roadways, the Waymo [autonomous vehicle] may slow but not stop in response to detecting a potentially untraversable flooded lane,” Waymo said in its filing with the NHTSA. The company updated its vehicle maps and increased “weather-related operational controls,” according to the filing. It has also stopped serving riders in San Antonio, though its autonomous vehicles are still operating in the area, according to Waymo communications manager Chris Bonelli. “We are working to implement additional software safeguards and have put mitigations in place, including refining our extreme weather operations during periods of intense rain, limiting access to areas where flash flooding might occur,” said a statement from the company. Waymo lost one of its driverless cars on April 20 after it entered a flooded lane near Salado Creek and was swept into the nearby waterway. There were no passengers and no one was injured, according to Bonelli. “An unoccupied Waymo [autonomous vehicle encountered an untraversable flooded section of a roadway that has a 40 mph speed limit. The Waymo AV detected potentially untraversable flood water and proceeded at reduced speed,” Waymo officials said in their filing with the NHTSA. Waymo started serving San Antonio riders earlier this year via its mobile app and had just started driving passengers to San Antonio International Airport. Bonelli said customers would be notified when Waymo resumes passenger service in San Antonio.
May 13, 2026 · via sanantonioreport.org
Driverless transportation company Waymo has issued a software recall of its vehicle fleet following an incident last month during flooding in San Antonio. The Waymo vehicle was swept up in flood waters and washed into Salado Creek during heavy rains on April 20. The car was unoccupied and no one was injured in the incident. The recall notice said while the vehicle detected the flooded road, it continued on its path and proceeded at a reduced speed. The company issued the recall of nearly 3,800 fifth- and sixth-generation vehicles to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Waymo said a remedy is currently under development. However, it has already modified the scope of vehicle operations to increase weather-related constraints. In an earlier incident that occurred earlier in April, another Waymo vehicle became stranded in floodwaters near McCullough Avenue and Contour Drive. Both cars were unoccupied, and no one was injured in either incident. The recall affects the entire fleet of Waymo autonomous vehicles, including ones in Houston. Though the company paused its services in San Antonio, a spokesperson said the recall will not disrupt service in Houston. RELATED: Waymo is officially giving rides to Houstonians in fully self-driving cars Waymo previously said it would reevaluate how its vehicles respond to flood-prone areas and severe weather alerts before restarting service. The back-to-back flood incidents also underscored how quickly changing weather conditions in San Antonio can challenge autonomous vehicle technology. At the same time, Waymo is expanding its services in Houston to encompass nearly 50 square miles, a spokesperson said on Wednesday. Waymo robotaxis will now be able to drive to East Downtown, the Medical Center, and NRG Park. Waymo is also expanding in several other cities, including Austin, Atlanta, and San Francisco, beginning Wednesday. Part of this, the company says, is working
May 13, 2026 · via houstonpublicmedia.org
Driverless transportation company Waymo has issued a software recall of its vehicle fleet following an incident last month during flooding in San Antonio. The Waymo vehicle was swept up in flood waters and washed into Salado Creek during heavy rains on April 20. The car was unoccupied and no one was injured in the incident. The recall notice said while the vehicle detected the flooded road, it continued on its path and proceeded at a reduced speed. The company issued the recall of nearly 3,800 fifth- and sixth-generation vehicles to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Waymo said a remedy is currently under development. However, it has already modified the scope of vehicle operations to increase weather-related constraints. In an earlier incident that occurred earlier in April, another Waymo vehicle became stranded in floodwaters near McCullough Avenue and Contour Drive. Both cars were unoccupied, and no one was injured in either incident. The recall affects the entire fleet of Waymo autonomous vehicles, including ones in Houston. Though the company paused its services in San Antonio, a spokesperson said the recall will not disrupt service in Houston. RELATED: Waymo is officially giving rides to Houstonians in fully self-driving cars Waymo previously said it would reevaluate how its vehicles respond to flood-prone areas and severe weather alerts before restarting service. The back-to-back flood incidents also underscored how quickly changing weather conditions in San Antonio can challenge autonomous vehicle technology. At the same time, Waymo is expanding its services in Houston to encompass nearly 50 square miles, a spokesperson said on Wednesday. Waymo robotaxis will now be able to drive to East Downtown, the Medical Center, and NRG Park. Waymo is also expanding in several other cities, including Austin, Atlanta, and San Francisco, beginning Wednesday. Part of this, the company says, is working
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With the closure of the parking garage underneath City Hall, Alexandria is working on several creative solutions for a growing problem — parking in the heart of Old Town. As the 180-space Market Square Garage underneath City Hall is unavailable, city staff are revamping a program to get long-term parkers off the street by offering parking discounts after 4 p.m. The city is also working to update its business discount parking program, which is open to as many as 90 spaces at the Courthouse Square Garage (111 S. Pitt Street), according to a presentation before City Council on Tuesday night. “The discount parking program for Old Town businesses has been in place for several years, but we are in the midst of revamping it,” city planner Max Devilliers told City Council. “Employees of these businesses can park in the Courthouse garage for a total of just $1 after 4 p.m. on weekdays and all day, weekends and holidays. We are working to make this easier to administer through the use of a pre-loaded access card, and then we’ll heavily advertise a program to further encourage employees park off-street.” Mayor Alyia Gaskins asked staff to return with a more concrete plan on the Courthouse garage proposal before City Council goes on its summer recess in July. She also asked staff to explore some form of agreement with private parking garages around Old Town. “I’m just trying to figure out how to get people, particularly employees, who are there for multiple hours and can’t turn over their cars during the day,” Gaskins said. “This is where the private garages will be really important.” City staff are also working on a citywide digital curb inventory (CDS) to track parking activity and prepare for autonomous vehicles. “CDS is also part of an autonomous vehicle
May 13, 2026 · via alxnow.com
Council can't control Waymo in Philadelphia; what do they control? As self-driving Waymo vehicles continue to kick off in cities across the U.S., councilmembers in Philadelphia have a lot of questions before welcoming them to the City of Brotherly Love anytime soon; but does Philly even have the power to stop them? In a May 12 Joint Committee meeting with Labor/Civil Service and Transportation/Public Utilities Committees, city representatives fired a number of questions at Anna Kelly, senior policy adviser for electric vehicles and parking for the Office of Transportation and Infrastructure Systems. Questions included how officers can ticket driverless vehicles that commit traffic violations, what the cost benefit is for autonomous vehicles in Philly and if the city has any power above the state to stop Waymos and other driverless vehicles from coming to city streets. Who controls driverless vehicles in Philadelphia? Who is in charge of Waymos in Philly? While the state's Public Utility Commission and the Philadelphia Parking Authority have some oversight regarding the commercial licensing of driverless or autonomous vehicles, the city doesn't have any meaningful control over their actual deployment. This means that despite council concerns, Philadelphia can't actually stop Waymo from operating in the city or picking up city residents or visitors. Here's why: Under Pennsylvania's 2022 Act 130, PennDOT has primary regulatory control over autonomous vehicles in the state, including in Philadelphia. This act allows autonomous commercial vehicles to operate throughout Pennsylvania with or without a driver, and it also bars municipalities like Philadelphia from creating their own bans or regulations. Can City Council stop Waymo from coming to Philly? In short, there is nothing immediate or simple that the city can do to prevent autonomous vehicles from operating on Philadelphia's streets. The control of autonomous vehicles in Philadelphia isn't fully up-to the city.
May 13, 2026 · via usatoday.com
Hyundai Motor Group to test AI-driven autonomous vehicles in Gwangju Published: 13 May. 2026, 15:38 Updated: 13 May. 2026, 15:50 Hyundai Motor Group said Wednesday it will join a government-led autonomous vehicle demonstration project in the southwestern city of Gwangju to test and advance its mobility solutions. Hyundai Motor and Kia signed a memorandum of understanding with the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport, the Gwangju city government and mobility startups, including Autonomous A2Z and Ride Flux, during a ceremony in Gwangju, about 270 kilometers (167 miles) southwest of Seoul. Under the agreement, the two automakers will develop around 200 autonomous vehicles based on the Ioniq 5 electric vehicle and operate autonomous mobility services in Gwangju, including vehicle dispatching and fleet control. Atria AI, an autonomous driving software developed by Hyundai Motor's subsidiary, 42dot, will analyze road-driving data collected through the program to help test and improve autonomous driving capabilities. The project aims to achieve technology equivalent to Level 4 autonomous driving, in which vehicles can handle all driving tasks within designated areas without human intervention. The government said it will support the project by easing regulations and providing policy support packages aimed at turning Gwangju into a special zone for autonomous vehicles. "We cannot afford to fall behind autonomous driving front-runners, such as the United States and China," Transport Minister Kim Yun-duk said, outlining the government's vision of making Korea one of the world's top three players in autonomous mobility solutions. Yonhap with the Korea JoongAng Daily To write comments, please log in to one of the accounts. Standards Board Policy (0/250자)
May 13, 2026 · via koreajoongangdaily.joins.com
Images and video available for use with credit can be found here. Woods Hole, Mass. (May 13, 2026)—Researchers have developed an autonomous system for seeking out and mapping hotspots of biodiversity on coral reefs with unprecedented precision, offering a powerful new tool for studying and protecting some of the ocean’s most valuable ecosystems. The work, published in Science Robotics demonstrates how combining audio and visual data in a single autonomous system can reveal where marine life concentrates and why. The researchers used CUREE (the Curious Underwater Robot for Ecosystem Exploration), a robotic vehicle developed as a part of the WHOI Reef Solutions Initiative, and combined CUREE’s cameras, hydrophones, and powerful on-board computers to analyze audio and visual signals in real-time, enabling it to autonomously identify areas of higher biological activity at unprecedented resolution. Their work combines different types of observations—direct (mapping audio and visual detection of animals) and indirect (what can be inferred from environmental soundscapes or behavior of sentinel species)—to identify where biological hotspots are most likely to be located. The system represents a breakthrough in the ability to identify, map, and monitor the fine-scale structure of reef biodiversity, a key part of understanding reef health and resilience. “We know that biodiversity on reefs isn’t distributed uniformly,” said Seth McCammon, a WHOI roboticist and lead author of the study. “But until now we haven’t really been able to reliably quantify that by finding these patchy hotspots, mapping them at the centimeter scale, and measuring just how active they really are. Developing this capability is going to be critical to helping biologists get a deeper understanding of reef ecology moving forward.” Coral reefs, which occupy less than 0.01% of the ocean, yet support roughly one quarter of all marine species, are under mounting stress from warming ocean water, disease, overfishing,
May 13, 2026 · via newswise.com
Waymo recalls entire fleet. What it means for new service in Nashville Waymo's latest recall could cause some Tennesseans to second-guess the ride-sharing service. - Waymo is recalling its entire U.S. fleet of 3,791 autonomous vehicles due to a software flaw. - The recall was prompted by an incident where an unoccupied vehicle drove into a flooded road. Waymo is recalling thousands of its autonomous vehicles due to a dangerous software issue. The Alphabet Inc. (Google’s parent company) subsidiary and autonomous ride-sharing service have recently made headlines for several mishaps that created strange and potentially hazardous conditions for motorists, pedestrians, and riders. Waymo's latest operational issue is leading to its largest recall of 2026 thus far. Here's what Nashville residents need to know about Waymo's latest recall and how it impacts Music City. Why are Waymo autonomous vehicles being recalled? Waymo vehicles are being recalled following an April 20 incident in San Antonio, Texas, where an unoccupied Waymo entered a flooded road going 40 miles per hour. After reviewing the incident, Waymo determined that vehicles with the 5th and 6th-Generation Automated Driving System (ADS) should be recalled. The company is recalling the entire U.S. fleet, 3,791 vehicles, because of a software flaw that could allow vehicles to drive into floodwater after detecting it. There have been no injuries or crashes involving other vehicles related to this specific software flaw. "We are working to implement additional software safeguards and have put mitigations in place, including refining our extreme weather operations during periods of intense rain, limiting access to areas where flash flooding might occur," Waymo said in a statement to Reuters. How Waymo is addressing the floodwater software flaw - An over-the-air (OTA) software update for the entire fleet - Active development of a long-term software fix - Limitations on service
May 13, 2026 · via columbiadailyherald.com
TOKYO, May 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- TIER IV, the pioneering force behind open-source software for autonomous driving, has launched the MP camera series, an automotive-grade lineup engineered for advanced autonomous driving systems. Supplementing TIER IV's current lineup of cameras built with hard-to-source automotive-grade components, the new series meets the stringent quality requirements of production vehicles and is available at scale. Key features - Level 4 optimized: Proprietary image optimization and flexible camera control deliver high-fidelity visual data essential for driverless operations. - Autoware compatible: Seamless integration with Autoware, open-source software for autonomous driving, reduces system development time. - Mass-production scale: Manufacturing and quality control managed by a partner with proven automotive experience ensures stable and scalable supply. The MP camera series launches with the following three models, with more to be introduced in phases: - C1 Camera C1-195 MP - C2 Camera C2-030 MP - C2 Camera C2-062 MP Designed to significantly reduce the time and cost of autonomous driving system development, TIER IV's camera lineup is built for a wide range of imaging applications. In collaboration with partners, including ADLINK, Connect Tech, Neousys and EUREKA, a provider of solutions for construction machinery, TIER IV aims to accelerate the deployment of image recognition and remote monitoring technology in public transportation, logistics, construction machinery, agricultural equipment and other specialized domains. Purchase inquiries AISAN TECHNOLOGY https://aisan-mobility.com/en/lineup/c1/ Digiflec https://digiflec.com/tier-iv/ About TIER IV TIER IV stands at the forefront of deep tech innovation, pioneering Autoware, open-source software for autonomous driving. With a comprehensive suite of platforms and services built around Autoware, TIER IV provides everything from software development and vehicle procurement to operational support. Through the Autoware ecosystem, TIER IV works with partners worldwide to shape the future of intelligent vehicles with open-source software, aiming to create mobility that is safer, more sustainable, and
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May 13, 2026 · via expressnews.com
The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport officially launched Team Korea for Autonomous Driving, a public-private partnership aimed at making Gwangju the country's first citywide testbed for self-driving vehicles. The launch ceremony, held Wednesday at Kimdaejung Convention Center in the southwestern city, included the signing of a memorandum of understanding by all participating entities and the public unveiling of dedicated autonomous driving vehicles. Under the initiative, 200 software-defined vehicles (SDVs) built by Hyundai Motor will be deployed across Gwangju's 500-square-kilometer urban area beginning in June. Autonomous driving firms Autonomous A2Z and RideFlux will install sensors and software on the vehicles and begin real-world testing after completing safety verification procedures. The project follows a cycle of driving data collection, artificial intelligence model training and field demonstration, with the goal of achieving Level 4 end-to-end autonomous driving by 2027. Level 4 refers to vehicles capable of operating without human intervention under most conditions. Gwangju was designated Korea's first citywide autonomous vehicle pilot zone in April, allowing test operations across residential and commercial areas without the regulatory restrictions that apply to standard roads. Samsung Fire & Marine Insurance will develop dedicated insurance products for autonomous vehicles and handle emergency response and accident analysis. The Korea Transportation Safety Authority will manage operations and performance verification around the clock, while the Gwangju Metropolitan Government will provide garage facilities and charging infrastructure. Participating companies plan to prioritize local hiring for the project, with recruitment information to be shared at a technology exhibition held alongside the ceremony. "We cannot fall behind the U.S. and China, the frontrunners in autonomous driving," said Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport Kim Yun-duk. "Today marks the starting point of our counteroffensive to break into the global top three." This article was published with the assistance of generative AI and edited by
May 13, 2026 · via koreatimes.co.kr
This week, developers have unveiled new site plans for a city plaza and green space near downtown Raleigh, as construction is now officially underway for the automated parking garage anchoring the center of the upcoming City Gateway project. The plaza, located at 130 Kindley Street, will act as an open space for pedestrians at the center of the City Gateway development, a 30,000 square foot neighborhood on the outskirts of the city's immediate downtown footprint. When completed, it will include more than 1,400 residential units, office space, retail, and a 200-key hotel. Other WRAL Top Stories Asher McGlothlin, Development Manager at Firstfloor, which is one of the development partners involved with the district, told WRAL it supports the project's goal to promote sustainability within city limits. "They [city leadership] targeted more pedestrian-friendly streets and rolled out EV charging stations to combat EV Gas emissions," he says. McGlothlin noted the incorporation of the history of the city's Fourth Ward, with plans to install a commemorative plaque to display the site's history. The open space will be the roof of a 228-space automated parking garage, designed with robotic lifting bays, that can accommodate electric vehicle charging. WRAL has previously reported that the garage's autonomous technology allows it to someday be a hub for driverless vehicles. In a statement to our previous reporting, Raleigh Mayor Janet Cowell said the Kindley Street parking deck could act as a "catalyst" for attracting driverless car companies, and acknowledged the city has had "high-level" conversations with driverless car companies. AUTOParkit, the technology company implementing the mechanical system for the garage, has projects in other areas of the United States. The company's CEO, Christopher Alan, previously spoke with WRAL about the project, saying that while they currently are not partnered with an autonomous driving company, they "would like
May 13, 2026 · via wral.com
Waymo recalls massive autonomous fleet after incident flags major safety issue The company moved quickly with a software update after a vehicle failed to fully stop in hazardous conditions Waymo is recalling its massive fleet of autonomous vehicles over a defect that may pose significant safety risk, according to federal regulators. The action follows an incident in which a driverless vehicle failed to come to a complete stop after encountering flooded road conditions on a high-speed roadway, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) said in a May 6 report. "Entering a flooded roadway can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash or injury," the agency said. The recall covers 3,791 vehicles equipped with the company’s 5th and 6th generation Automated Driving Systems (ADS), which regulators estimate have a 100% defect rate. WAYMO TO BRING DRIVERLESS CARS TO CHICAGO, EYES MIDWEST EXPANSION The company currently operates thousands of vehicles across the U.S., including San Francisco, Los Angeles, Phoenix and Austin. According to the report, when a Waymo robotaxi approaches standing water on higher-speed roads, it may slow down but fail to come to a full stop after detection. Federal regulators said the first incident occurred on April 20, when an unoccupied Waymo vehicle encountered an "untraversable flooded section" of roadway with a 40 mph speed limit. That same day, Waymo implemented additional restrictions to reduce the risk of similar incidents in inclement weather, including updates to weather-related controls and changes to mapping systems used by its vehicles. TESLA DODGES CALIFORNIA LICENSE SUSPENSION AFTER DROPPING MISLEADING 'AUTOPILOT' MARKETING TERMS All affected vehicles received an interim software update by April 20, 2026. Waymo then initiated a recall on April 24. | Ticker | Security | Last | Change | Change % | |---|---|---|---|---| | GOOG | ALPHABET
May 13, 2026 · via foxbusiness.com