First Aid for the Soul: Equipping the Car with Psychological Tools
Life behind the wheel can be filled with frustration. Traffic backups, aggressive drivers, running late – it’s easy to become...
car safety
Mercedes Benz DRIVE PILOT and driver blame
MB has softened their stance on Level 3 liability, but they still don't really have your back when it matters.Good...
Time to Formally Define Level 2+ Vehicle Automation
We should formally define SAE Level 2+ to be a feature that includes not only Level 2 abilities but also...
How to jump start safely
Beware the dangers of jump starting your vehicleFacing a dead battery can be a frustrating experience, especially when you’re in...
Perspective on Waymo’s Safety Progress
I am frequently asked what I think of Waymo's progress on safety. Here are some thoughts on progress, mishaps, and...
The Waymo Utility Pole Crash
Waymo vs. utility pole smackdown: the utility pole won. No apparent extenuating circumstances.Nobody was injured; the vehicle was empty. The...
Academic Publishing, AI, and Broken Incentives
Since I've been a part of the academic publication ecosystem for decades (as have some of my readers), I'll share...
ABC Kids 2024
(Last Updated On: )It’s such a thrill to announce that the ABC Kids Expo has returned to much of its...
Waymo’s Misleading Claim of Saving Lives
Waymo claims they are "already saving lives" so often, and people are so taken in by that misleading claim, that...
The Importance of Internal Steering Linkage: How It Affects Vehicle Handling and Safety
The steering system is one of the most important components in any vehicle. It allows the driver to control the...
