The Google sibling company's own engineers redesigned the lidar, radar, and cameras that guide the car.
Author: Alex Davies
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The wispy ice clouds formed by jet exhaust help trap heat near the Earth's surface. But…
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Probe of the Kobe Bryant Crash Will Examine If Fog Played a Role
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New Safety Gizmos Are Making Car Insurance More Expensive
The high cost of repairing sensor-packed vehicles outpaces the savings from fewer crashes.