Not A Tesla App – Tesla Executives Confirm Robotaxi on Track for June
Not A Tesla App absurdly claims that Tesla will be running robotaxi service this June. It is remarkable how Tesla executives continue to lie to the public.
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Are robotaxis the future? Or instead, the past?
Robotaxi.news
Are robotaxis the future? Or instead, the past?
Scouring the news for interesting articles on robotaxis.
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AutoEvolution – Study Confirms That Alienating Drivers From Driving Is Not the Safest Approach
AutoEvolution reports on a study that shows that only some ADAS systems actually improve safety. These useful features include Lane Keeping Assist (LKA), which reduces crash probability by 19.1%. The second most effective safety driving aid was the Driver Monitoring System (DMS), which lowered accident risks by 14%. Finally, we also have Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB), with the third-highest crash rate reduction of 10.7%.
Wired – Elon Musk’s Toxicity Could Spell Disaster for Tesla
Wired reports on how far Elon Musk's reputation has suffered, and how it could easily drag down the entire company with him. This is yet another nail in the coffin for Tesla's robotaxi endeavors.
KTLA – Driverless taxi filled with passengers rear-ended by hit-and-run driver in downtown L.A.
KTLA reports that a Waymo was rear ended by a hit-and-run driver. 3 of the 4 passengers in the Waymo were transported to the hospital due to injuries.
electrek – Tesla CFO, chairwoman, and Elon’s brother sold tens of millions worth of TSLA stock
electrek reports that Tesla Board members have recently sold tens of millions of dollars of TSLA stock, indicating that they don't have a huge amount of faith in the future of the company.
The Register – Uber CEO warns robotaxis can’t find a fast route to commercial viability
The Register reports on key remarks from Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi. Dara states that robotaxis are inherently expensive and there is not a path forward for successfully commercializing them.
