Washington Post – DOGE employee cuts fall heavily on agency that regulates Musk’s Tesla
Washington Post reports that the federal cuts being imposed by Elon Musk and DOGE are cutting the people that regulate robotaxis the most.
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Are robotaxis the future? Or instead, the past?
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Are robotaxis the future? Or instead, the past?
Scouring the news for interesting articles on robotaxis.
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CarScoops – China’s Zeekr Recalls 1 EV In America
CarScoops reports on how Waymo is already having trouble with importing Zeekr EVs, which are intended to replace the Jaguars used for robotaxi service. The Zeekr have already been recalled 3 times for safety issues.
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.
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.
