Posts tagged Elon Musk
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Tesla’s self-driving car beta software has “assertive” setting that breaks common safety laws
Tesla’s new autonomous vehicle software that includes an “assertive” setting that will direct the car to tailgate other motorists, perform unsafe passing maneuvers, and roll through certain stops. Keep reading…
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Not quite Hyper: The Boring Company’s DC-Baltimore “Loop” would move just 2,000 people per day
The Boring Company’s “Loop” tunnel system, which would whisk riders along at speeds up to 150mph, would be built with capacity to move just 1,000 people per direction per day between DC and Baltimore, according to a new environmental assessment document released on the project’s website. Keep reading…
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Why people are excited about Elon Musk’s Hyperloop, and why you should be skeptical
A 15-minute trip between the two cities is an exciting vision, to be sure, and Musk has a lot of fans of his ideas because of his track record of making some of his ideas a reality. Unfortunately, this project likely isn't one of those. The few parts we know about (and we don't know much) neglect some transportation fundamentals. Keep reading…
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National links: Is New York City losing its heart?
New York is becoming a haven for the wealthy and losing what once made it great, the author argues. Climate change is influencing homebuyers' decisions. The Boring Company's bid to build a transport line in Chicago seems really low for a project so large. Keep reading…
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The time has come for a bold new idea: OmniLoop
In the past, we at Greater Greater Washington have been somewhat critical of entrepreneur Elon Musk and others’ (Hyper)Loop proposals. But don’t misunderstand: it’s because these proposals simply don’t go far enough. That’s why we’re proud to unveil our long-awaited, super-secret transportation concept: the OmniLoop. Keep reading…
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DC gave a “top secret” permit to Elon Musk’s Boring Company
Will Dean noticed the construction staging permit for Elon Musk's company in the District's online permit database. What's most curious is that the project code is “top secret.” Keep reading…
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National links: Cars are filling the void left by New York’s unreliable transit
How can New York City address its most serious transportation challenge in decades? Freeway widening by any other name (even a so-called “green” name) is still freeway widening. Gentrification looks different in Rust Best cities, which are more equitable but also more economically distressed. Keep reading…
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How many people commute between Baltimore and DC?
These interactive charts break down commuter flows within and between the Baltimore and DC metro areas. Some of the trends may surprise you! Keep reading…
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Sorry, Elon Musk. “Verbal govt approval” for the Hyperloop is not a thing.
A few hours ago, Hyperloop creator Elon Musk tweeted that he had received “verbal govt approval” for building his tube train technology from DC to New York, with stops in Baltimore and Philadelphia. That's… not how it works. Keep reading…
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Could Elon Musk, creator of Tesla and the Hyperloop, be the next Robert Moses?
There are all kinds of legitimate questions about whether Elon Musk’s ideas will work, but there’s another matter at hand too: would they perpetuate racial and class inequalities that exist as a result of previous urban planning, or would they help alleviate them? Keep reading…