SF Chronicle – Yes, there are more driverless Waymos in S.F. Here’s how busy they are
SF Chronicle reports that Waymo rides have risen dramatically, from 119k in April to 204k in May. And collisions doubled as well.
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Wall Street Journal – The Hidden Autopilot Data That Reveals Why Teslas Crash
Wall Street Journal created two fascinating videos showing how investigators were able to obtain hidden Autopilot videos showing why Teslas have crashed. This is information that Tesla has tried to keep hidden, but hackers to the rescue. Tesla not using LiDAR sensors has been a deadly mistake.
NY Times – Elon Musk Says Robotaxis Are Tesla’s Future. Experts Have Doubts.
NY Times reports on how Elon Musk's claim of Tesla magically creating robotaxis is completely detached from reality. Also, analysis don't even see how Waymo could turn robotaxis into a profitable business.
NBC Bay Area – SF mayor promises accountability after school crossing guards tell NBC Bay Area driverless cars almost hit them
NBC Bay Area reports that numerous crossing guards in San Francisco have reported close calls with Waymo robotaxis. City leaders, including the mayor, vow to hold Waymo accountable.
Business Insider – Elon Musk is probably getting a little nervous
Business Insider reports on the Q2 earnings call, and how Tesla investors are not happy with the situation. Elon Musk is definitely feeling the heat, though continues to spout falsehoods about the alleged Tesla robotaxi.
Jalopnik – Tesla’s Aging Cars Aren’t Selling So Elon’s Making Promises About AI And New Models
Editors note: this article is worthwhile for this one quote: In a lot of ways, Elon Musk has built a complete house of cards for his stock based on promises and ideas that’ll just get kicked further down the road. In the meantime, though, enjoy the meme possibilities. See original article by Andy…
NY Times – Tesla’s Profit Fell 45% in the Second Quarter on Weak E.V. Sales
NY Times reports that Tesla had another awful quarter, with year-over-year sales decline of 4.8% and profit drop of 45%. Meanwhile, other EV manufacturers are doing much better.
Cruise Q2 financials are much worse than presented
Michael Smith digs into the GM Q2 2024 financial returns and finds out that the financial situation of Cruise is far more precarious than presented.
NY Times – G.M. Will Restart Cruise Taxi Service
NY Times reports that Cruise has restarted operations in Dallas, Houston and Phoenix, though with human safety drivers. Article also reports that Cruise has lost $500 million for the first 6 months of 2024.
TechCrunch – Elon Musk sets new date for Tesla robotaxi reveal, calls everything beyond autonomy ‘noise’
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 – Alphabet to invest another $5B into Waymo
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 – The Waymo-Zeekr robotaxi has come to San Francisco
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 – Elon Musk is not answering the most important questions about the Tesla robotaxi
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 – Waymo Is Suing People Who Allegedly Smashed and Slashed Its Robotaxis
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 – SoftBank’s Chief Pitches a New Path for Self-Driving Cars
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.
