Are robotaxis the future? Or instead, the past?
Are robotaxis the future? Or instead, the past?
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TechCrunch reports that a new date of October 10th has been set for the Tesla robotaxi "unveiling". Unanswered is whether this "unveiling" will be even more embarassing than the Tesla robot mime one.
TechCrunch reports that Waymo is committing a new round of funding of "up to $5B" over the next few years. This is not truly news though since it is just consistent with their recent annual investments.
TechCrunch reports on how Waymo is testing Chinese Zeekr vehicles as a possible replacement for their Jaguar I-Paces. But Congress might limit or ban Chinese connected vehicles.
The Verge reports that Elon Musk is still avoiding the most basic question on the supposed Tesla robotaxi: will it have a steering wheel? If not, as has been hinted, then there would be incredibly long delays due to regulatory issues.
Wired reports on while Waymo doesn't pay to use public streets, it is now suing people for damages when people fight back.
NY Times reports on how Masayoshi Son, the billionaire founder of SoftBank, is trying to get automotive makers around the world to join forces to develop autonomous driving.
The SF Chronicle reports on how Zoox is running their autonomous vehicles south of San Francisco. They are not currently permitted for commercial service on public roads.
Fortune reports on Cathie Wood still being absurdly bullish on Tesla stock based on Musk's false promises of robotaxis, robots, and AI.
SF Standard reports that a drunk person accosted a Waymo, and then attacked a disabled person, rendering them unconscious and in the hospital.
Electrek reports on Elon Musk's dubious claims that the 8/8 robotaxi event had to be delayed due to him asking for "front end changes".
SF Standard reports that a person who allegedly slashed the tires of 17 Waymo robotaxis is being held in jail without bail. Also, “Waymo is also taking steps to recover the damages sustained". Google has become pure evil.
Jalopnik reports: yup, Tesla is a pure meme stock now, completely adrift from the company's financials.
Washington Post reports on how Tesla claims of 'self-driving' cars is now being called, by some, "fraud". An excellent article that explains the legal jeopardy that Tesla has been placed into by its CEO.
Inside EVs reports that the Tesla robotaxi reveal has been delayed by a couple of months. Importantly, they also cast doubts on Tesla being able to create a robotaxi in the first place.
Bloomberg reports that for now the Tesla robotaxi "introduction" has been delayed until October. Supposedly Tesla needs more time to "build additional vehicle prototypes", though of course they likely don't have any prototypes now, nor will they in October.
