deactivation
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deactivations
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When the bike is rolling-idling and coasting, the deactivation cycling is noticeable; throttle tip-in seems just a bit flat.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 29, 2026
China has drawn up new safety rules for the growing number of autonomous vehicles on its roads, including a mandatory deactivation override, the government said Tuesday.
From Barron's ● Aug. 4, 2026
A team led by the Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory has found a way to thwart deactivation.
From Science Daily ● Nov. 26, 2024
Newsom’s proposal includes savings from the deactivation of 46 housing units at 13 state prisons, which would save $80.6 million.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 10, 2024
“How good were you at our explosives deactivation class?”
From "Glitch" by Laura Martin
The company highlighted a support hotline established in 2023 and emphasized its commitment to investigating confirmed violations, including potential account deactivations for drivers who refuse service.
From Salon ● Sep. 14, 2025
Ms. Franklin said the deactivations made China “now the third most common geographic source of foreign coordinated inauthentic behavior campaigns we’ve disrupted,” behind Russia and Iran.
From Washington Times ● Nov. 30, 2023
Supporters of the resolution center argued rideshare drivers in Seattle have had few protections against passenger complaints and little recourse against unfair deactivations.
From Seattle Times ● Aug. 7, 2023
In New York, Uber drivers went on strike at LaGuardia Airport to call for higher wages and an end to unfair deactivations.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 28, 2023
Twitter confirmed that it had seen a jump in account deactivations amid this week’s announcement of Mr. Musk’s takeover.
From New York Times ● Apr. 27, 2022
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