Waymo doubles service area in Phoenix Metro

Re:Waymo doubles service area in Phoenix Metro by xnx on Friday May 05, 2023 @03:57PM (#35834383)

And noise! I will rejoice when idiots are no longer allowed to speed and operate clearly illegal (in terms of emissions and noise) vehicles on public roads.

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Re:Waymo doubles service area in Phoenix Metro by rootusrootus on Friday May 05, 2023 @05:00PM (#35835099)

Don't worry, the gov't is here to make sure you don't miss out. Newer EVs and hybrids are required to make noise at <20mph. Never mind that a properly muffled ICEV is only audible when completely stopped. My neighborhood is getting louder as we all switch to EVs.

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Re:Waymo doubles service area in Phoenix Metro by r00fus on Friday May 05, 2023 @05:21PM (#35835293)

I was worried about that back in 2018 when it was announced but having heard hundreds of backup sounds (luckily mine is silent as it's from before 2019), they are all chill and mostly imperceptible.

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Re:Waymo doubles service area in Phoenix Metro by abawany on Friday May 05, 2023 @05:24PM (#35835322)

that and rolling coal - I see at least one per month in texas.

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