If Self-Driving Cars Aren’t Safer Than Human Drivers, They Shouldn’t Be on Public Streets

Streetsblog
By Angie SchmittMar 20, 2018, 1:51 pm844 ptsInteresting
More details are emerging about how an Uber self-driving car struck and killed a woman in Tempe, Arizona, raising red flags about the testing of autonomous vehicles on city streets. Tempe police rushed to absolve Uber since the victim, Elaine Herzberg, was outside a crosswalk, according to the Phoenix New…

Read Article Share
Share Article
- email
- x.com
- facebook
- pocket
- reddit
- tumblr
- linkedin
- pinterest

Trending Today on EcoTopical

PHYSorg

Trapped gases in ancient rocks challenge global explanation for 2-billion-year-old carbon anomaly 128

During heatwaves, 'significant deterioration in physiological and cognitive functions occurs'

EHN

During heatwaves, 'significant deterioration in physiological and cognitive functions occurs' 127

California’s carbon storage began before rules were written

EHN

California’s carbon storage began before rules were written 127

PHYSorg

Magnitude 7.4 quake rocks western Colombia, killing at least 111 people 119

DFSK Launches Right-Hand Drive E5 Plus in Indonesia as Chinese automakers expand across Southeast Asia

CleanTechnica

DFSK Launches Right-Hand Drive E5 Plus in Indonesia as Chinese automakers expand across Southeast Asia 114

Tuesday’s Headlines Build It and They Will Come

Streetsblog

Tuesday’s Headlines Build It and They Will Come 108

Emotional meat eaters

The Ecologist

Emotional meat eaters 101

Floods can leave communities facing higher overdose deaths for years

Grist

Floods can leave communities facing higher overdose deaths for years 99

About EcoTopical

Welcome to EcoTopical Your daily eco-friendly green news aggregator.

Leaf through planet Earths environmental headlines in one convenient place. Read, share and discover the latest on ecology, science and green living from the web's most popular sites.

Featured

Uzbekistan’s houbara releases serve…

Uzbekistan’s houbara releases serve hunting, not conservation, expert says

Waymo CEO: Vision-Only Self-Driving…

Waymo CEO: Vision-Only Self-Driving Safety Curve Flattens “Way Too Early”

Steady Progress Reshapes Australia’s…

Steady Progress Reshapes Australia’s Energy Market — July 2026 Update

Colorado District Court Latest to…

Colorado District Court Latest to Dismiss Industry Lawsuit against Building…

Avatr 07L Launches in Big Segment

Avatr 07L Launches in Big Segment

Corn Stalks. It’s What’s for Dinner … If You’re a Microbe.

Heatwaves Also Hit the Ocean. Why?

Microplastics may transport hazardous plastic additives through marine…

GM makes charging easy while Elon bets…

GM makes charging easy while Elon bets big on fossil fuels and Leno talks Tesla

Report confirms record-high greenhouse gases, global sea level and ocean heat in…