Huan Qiu Shi Bao·2025-06-10 22:47Group 1 - The protests in Los Angeles have led to the destruction of Waymo's autonomous taxis, with protesters using the vehicles to express their opposition to government actions against illegal immigration [1][2] - Waymo confirmed that five of its vehicles were damaged and are currently unrecoverable, prompting the company to suspend services in the affected areas while continuing operations elsewhere in California [2] - The cost of a single Waymo vehicle is approximately $160,000, with over 1,500 units deployed in cities like Los Angeles and San Francisco, and plans to expand to 15,000 units by 2030 [2] Group 2 - The use of electric vehicles, particularly those with lithium batteries, in the protests has raised safety concerns due to the intense and toxic emissions produced when these batteries burn [1] - The Los Angeles Police Department has advised the public to avoid the protest areas and the burning autonomous vehicles due to the risks posed by the toxic gases released [1]