General Motorstōng yòng qì chē通用汽车CruiseCruiseCruiseautonomous drivingzì dòng jià shǐ自动驾驶faces setbackyù lěng遇冷。
October 2, 2023 at 10:00 AM
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Autonomous Vehicle Regulatory Setbacks
Autonomous driving technology receives high expectations but faces serious safety concerns.
On October 2, 2023, a Cruise autonomous taxi collided with a pedestrian who had been hit by another vehicle in San Francisco. Shockingly, the Cruise vehicle failed to detect the pedestrian trapped underneath and subsequently dragged the injured person approximately 20 feet while pulling to the roadside.
This incident triggered profound questioning of Cruise and the entire autonomous vehicle industry. California's Department of Motor Vehicles immediately suspended Cruise's operating license. In contrast, Waymo's autonomous taxi service continued operating successfully. This contrast highlights critical safety issues the autonomous driving industry must still resolve.
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