Waymo self-driving cars covering 25,000 miles per day

July 24, 2018

The fleet has doubled its mileage in just eight months

Waymo’s test fleet of self-driving cars recently reached 8 million miles driven, and is now covering 25,000 miles a day, CEO John Krafcik said on Twitter

The Waymo fleet continues to rack up mileage on public roads as the Google division works toward launching a commercial ride-hailing service. The 8-million-mile mark was reached roughly a month after the self-driving fleet hit 7 million miles. The fleet has doubled its mileage in just eight months, having hit 4 million miles in November 2017. In addition to testing on public roads, Krafcik said Waymo has covered 5 billion miles in simulations.
 

Waymo currently tests its self-driving cars in California, Arizona, Texas, Georgia, Michigan and Washington state. Most testing occurs in California, where Waymo and parent Google are based. But the switch from testing to commercial operations will start one state over.

Waymo self-driving cars will be used in a ridesharing service launching in Phoenix, Ariz., later this year. Vehicles will initially be limited to designated areas of the city, but Waymo plans to expand the area of operations and possibly add more cities in the future. Arizona has among the most permissive autonomous car laws of any state, which may have played into Waymo’s decision to launch its service there, rather than in its home state of California.

---------

Source: Digital Trends

Sponsored Recommendations

The Science Behind Sustainable Concrete Sealing Solutions

Extend the lifespan and durability of any concrete. PoreShield is a USDA BioPreferred product and is approved for residential, commercial, and industrial use. It works great above...

Proven Concrete Protection That’s Safe & Sustainable

Real-life DOT field tests and university researchers have found that PoreShieldTM lasts for 10+ years and extends the life of concrete.

Revolutionizing Concrete Protection - A Sustainable Solution for Lasting Durability

The concrete at the Indiana State Fairgrounds & Event Center is subject to several potential sources of damage including livestock biowaste, food/beverage waste, and freeze/thaw...

The Future of Concrete Preservation

PoreShield is a cost-effective, nontoxic alternative to traditional concrete sealers. It works differently, absorbing deep into the concrete pores to block damage from salt ions...