🧵 5. Not the first foray into freeways for autonomous driving - Tesla has also explored this domain. Waymo continues gradual expansion.

🧵 4. Waymo's cautious approach prioritizes safety in testing autonomous driving on freeways. Potential for wider release in the future.

🧵 3. Freeways offer a smoother A to B route in cities, but pose new challenges. Waymo's freeway service currently limited to employees.

🧵 2. Vehicles have been on freeways with safety drivers, and pickups at Sky Harbor International Airport added.

🧵 1. Waymo expands its self-driving vehicles' range to include freeways in Arizona, moving beyond urban Phoenix limits. #tech

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🧵 5. With the ability for independent wheel operation, Hyundai's system transforms how driving is approached and executed, ushering in a new era of vehicle mobility.

🧵 4. This technology represents a century-old concept revamped for modern EVs, offering a fresh take on maneuverability and control on the road.

🧵 3. The Mobis e-Corner System eliminates the need for a traditional transmission, as all functions are controlled directly through the wheels.

🧵 2. Vehicle innovation isn't new, but this system integrates driving, braking, steering, and suspension within each wheel for unique driving experiences.

🧵 1. In a surprising move at CES, Hyundai unveils e-Corner System for Ioniq 5 EV, allowing crab driving and zero turns through wheel positioning. #tech

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🧵 5. Apart from EU compliance, X faces a legal battle in Brazil after being suspended for refusal to appoint a legal representative. Elon Musk urged Brazilian users to use VPNs to access the platform.

🧵 4. X previously rejected the compliance demands, claiming adherence to GDPR regulations. Despite initial resistance, the platform now complies with the EU's data protection laws.

🧵 3. The European Data Protection Commission filed a complaint regarding X's data practices, citing risks to individuals' rights. DPC welcomes X's compliance as protective of EU citizens.

🧵 2. Twitter International, the company behind X, commits to erasing previous user data from EU & EEA regions and refraining from further data collection for developing Grok.

🧵 1. X complies with EU data laws, agreeing to stop AI chatbot data collection following the European Data Protection Commission's requirements. #tech

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🧵 5. The electric truck market is reshaping the auto industry, with high-end offerings surpassing $100,000, a stark contrast to traditional pickup prices.

🧵 4. Models like the Tesla Cybertruck, Ford F-150 Lightning, Rivian R1T, and GM's Hummer EV offer luxury features at a premium cost.