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Waymo Robotaxi Review Emergency Vehicle & Traffic Handling

Waymo Robotaxi Review: Emergency Vehicle & Traffic Handling

Introduction One of the most exciting ways to explore San Francisco is to sightsee in a Waymo self-driving taxi and experience cutting-edge autonomy first-hand. In this ride we travel from the heart of downtown to the Outer Sunset neighborhood on the south side of Golden Gate Park, while pointing out can’t-miss spots such as Pier 39, Alcatraz […]

Tesla FSD vs Waymo Hidden San Francisco Views & Yosemite Drive

Tesla FSD vs Waymo: Hidden San Francisco Views & Yosemite Drive

Crossing California with Tesla FSD: San Francisco → Yosemite Part 2 Introduction Welcome to Part 2 of our road trip from San Francisco to Yosemite National Park. In this segment we roll along the I-580 freeway near Oakland, spotlighting Tesla FSD’s technical tricks and uncovering off-the-radar scenic spots. Look forward to ruins like the Sutro […]

Top Gun Filming Locations in San Diego: The Ultimate Guide

Touring the Most Popular Top Gun Filming Locations in San Diego Ever since its 1986 release, Top Gun has been a worldwide hit. The 2022 sequel, Top Gun: Maverick, was also hugely entertaining! This time, let’s explore spots in and around San Diego where many key scenes from the original Top Gun were filmed! From […]

Exploring San Francisco by Waymo Full House Filming Spots & City Landmarks with an Autonomous Tax

Exploring San Francisco by Waymo: Full House Filming Spots & City Landmarks with an Autonomous Taxi

Introduction On this outing I hopped into a self-driving Waymo’s fully driver-less robotaxi in San Francisco to hunt down filming locations from the ’90s hit sitcom Full House. Alphabet’s fully autonomous ride carried me from Alamo Square—home of the “Tanner house” in the show’s opening credits—all the way to the famously twisty Lombard Street. The photo below shows […]

Newport Beach Guide: Balboa Island Ferry, Fun Zone & The O.C.

Newport Beach Guide: Balboa Island Ferry, Fun Zone & The O.C.

Drive Across the Water in Newport Beach – the Setting of The O.C.! When you think of beaches in the United States—or in California—what places come to mind? Santa Monica, Venice, Malibu… Even just around Los Angeles there are countless famous and much-loved beaches. For Beach Feature Vol. 5!! we’re spotlighting the beautiful city of […]

How I Learned to Speak English: Manga, Movies & Music

How I Learned to Speak English: Manga, Movies & Music

To Become Able to Speak English: Helpful English Study Methods Hello. This is Suzuki from Eco Drive. Although I was originally weak at English, I’ve studied it using various methods after moving to America. Now I’ve quit my corporate job and started a business in America, and I can live here without any difficulties. This […]