Tim Defuria
@TimDefuria
Last Mile Transportation Policy @amazon, @asu alum, early career days @birdride. Passionate about climate action/sustainable transportation. he/him/his 🏳️🌈🌎
We're announcing a $200M ceiling contract with the U.S. Department of Defense. Through hands-on prototyping and direct collaboration across the Department, we will help enhance U.S. national security and responsible AI deployment.
Super exciting to see @zoox mapping the roads right here in @santamonicacity! I can't wait to take my first Zoox ride!🤖
As @Waymo prepares to launch our service in DC next year, many residents have expressed excitement and often ask us how they can help. Today, I'm excited to invite DC residents to sign up for updates and opportunities to help advocate. Sign up here: waymo.com/dc2026
smdp.com/lifestyle/even… Celebrating 150 years and looking forward to the next chapter, Santa Monica kicked off its milestone festivities with the annual State of the City speech. #SantaMonica150 #StateoftheCity #SantaMonicaEvents #CityAnniversary #CommunityCelebration
So far this year, Santa Monica has approved five apartment projects with a total of 903 homes. Here are the details:
At least 36 new tech unicorns were minted in 2025 so far | TechCrunch techcrunch.com/2025/07/06/7-n…
The legendary restaurant that once claimed to invent the French dip sandwich will close in August after 117 years la.eater.com/restaurant-clo…
Independence Day is a reminder that America is not the project of any one person. The single most powerful word in our democracy is the word ‘We.’ ‘We The People.’ ‘We Shall Overcome.’ ‘Yes We Can.’ America is owned by no one. It belongs to all citizens. And at this moment in…
The impossible has become possible: we've passed a clean CEQA infill exemption. This is probably the most important thing California has done on housing in the present YIMBY moment.
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Every member of Congress who campaigned on reducing government spending and then immediately voted for the biggest debt increase in history should hang their head in shame! And they will lose their primary next year if it is the last thing I do on this Earth.
One of the why questions we’re always asking is how can we help operations employees access inventory more efficiently? We’re taking a big leap forward by introducing DeepFleet, an exciting new AI model that makes our one million+ robot fleet work smarter. Think of DeepFleet as…
Excited to expand Same-Day and Next-Day delivery, reaching tens of millions of customers in more than 4,000 rural communities across America by the end of 2025. From diapers to dog food, life’s better when everyday essentials can arrive fast without a trip to the store.
Some Places to Visit once in a lifetime.🧵 1. Lan Ha Bay, Cat Ba Island, Vietnam 🇻🇳
Today marks the Summer Solstice, the longest day of the year. Visit Palisades Park to experience the magic of Gestation III by artist Baile Oakes, a breathtaking sculpture that connects us to the cycles of nature. 📍Palisades Park, Ocean Ave. and Palisades Ave. 📷 William Short
We’re growing in size, scale, and impact! We’re opening the very first purpose-built robotaxi assembly facility in the USA. More space means more innovation, production, and opportunities to scale our fleet. Learn more: zoox.com/journal/zoox-r…
Amazon's Zoox boosts robotaxi production ahead of first commercial launch in Las Vegas cnbc.com/2025/06/18/ama…
Waymo is expanding. Accepting rides in new areas today. The dark blue is where they currently are, light blue is where they expanded to today.
Prime Day 2025 is coming, and for the first time ever, we’re gonna make it four full days (July 8-11). The team’s got a really special event planned with millions of exciting deals to shop and save. Can’t wait for folks to check it out! aboutamazon.com/news/retail/am…
Applications are being accepted for various Boards and Commissions that serve the City! Learn more and apply today at smgov.net/boards The deadline for applications is June 17, and appointments will be made by the City Council on June 24.