electrek – Tesla Cybercab program manager exits ahead of launch
electrek reports that the head of the Cybercab program has left Tesla. Clearly the head of the program had no faith in the success of the program itself.
Robotaxi.news
Are robotaxis the future? Or instead, the past?
Robotaxi.news
Are robotaxis the future? Or instead, the past?
Tesla
Clearly the robotaxi company with the weakest sensors, the worst software, and the most deranged CEO. Fortunately reality has not been tainted by an actual robotaxis implementation, though long promised by their leader…
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electrek – Tesla avoids 30-day California sales suspension after dropping misleading ‘Autopilot’ marketing
electrek reports that Tesla has dodged a 30-day suspension in California by finally changing their false marketing campaigns. Tesla is completely dropping "AutoPilot" and will only refer to FSD through the amazing contradiction of "Full Self Driving (supervised)"
electrek – Tesla ‘Robotaxi’ status check: 8 months in, 19% availability, and all of Musk’s promises are missing
electrek fact checks Elon's statements on the alleged Tesla robotaxi service and finds that it is all just a bunch of lies.
5 NBC DFW – When cars help drive: Texas crash video highlights risk of drinking and relying on tech
5 NBC DFW reports on how relying on the "self-driving" features of a Tesla can go incredibly wrong. Once again, a Tesla ran into emergency vehicles with their lights flashing. This completely demolishes the argument that AVs will help eliminate the dangers of drunk driving. Drunk driving is still drunk driving, even if one has some fancy, but half-baked, technology.
electrek – Tesla’s own Robotaxi data confirms crash rate 3x worse than humans even with monitor
electrek reports that Tesla continues to try to hide as much as their safety data as possible, yet the data available still shows that they have a 3x crash rate compared to human drivers.
electrek – Tesla didn’t remove the Robotaxi ‘safety monitor’ – it just moved them to a trailing car
electrek reports on how Tesla robotaxis are still in no way automomous. Musk recently announced that Tesla would be operating service without a safety driver human in the car. Turns out the safety human is simply in another car following close behind. Just as the Tesla Optimus "robots" are simply teleoperated puppets, the Tesla robotaxis aren't actually autonomous. But hey, expect lots of BS at the earnings announcement on January 26 in order to keep the stock inflated as much as possible.
The Telegraph – Driverless cars promise a revolution. But can they handle the British weather?
The Telegraph reports that Waymos and other robotaxis will be coming to England. But also notes that some of their "supervisors" are located all the over in the Philippines. Sure hope nothing goes wrong (as it has many times in San Francisco)!
NY Times – Tesla Robotaxis Are Big on Wall St. but Lagging on Roads
The NY Times reports on how Tesla robotaxi hype has greatly inflated the Tesla stock price yet Tesla doesn't even have the technology for autonomous driving and no road to profitability.
NY Times – China Delays Plans for Mass Production of Self-Driving Cars After Accident
NY Times reports on how China is now delaying their plans for widespread adoption of robotaxis. It turns out that they are no where near safe enough for full autonomy.
The Register – California DMV tells Tesla to ease off on those Autopilot claims
The Register reports that the California DMV is not at all happy with Tesla's marketing the "Autopilot" system. They have found Tesla to be in violation. If they do not update their marketing materials within 60 days they will be suspended from sales in California for 30 days.
TechCrunch – Tesla starts testing robotaxis in Austin with no safety driver
TechCrunch reports that Tesla has started testing their "robotaxis" without safety drivers, even though they clearly do not yet have the technology to do so safely.
TechCrunch – Feds find more complaints of Tesla’s FSD running red lights and crossing lanes
TechCrunch reports on how complaints on Tesla's behaving dangerously just keep on piling up.
Austin American-Statesman – Tesla reports 4 Austin robotaxi crashes in September as it preps to remove safety monitors
Waymo, the industry leader, reported 9 crashes. It has nearly four times as many autonomous ride-hailing vehicles operating in the city. Editors note: Tesla’s robotaxis have had 7 crashes since their service started and 4 in September alone. And this is with “safety drivers” as backup. It is quite clear…
Reddit – My Tesla Robotaxi “safety” driver fell asleep
Tesla can't even be bothered to have a "safety" driver that actually provides safety.
Fast Company – Tesla’s ‘Robotaxi’ service is no Waymo
Fast Company reports on taking the Tesla "robotaxi" service in the Bay Area, and concludes that it simply isn't a real service. Limited availability, long wait times, and of course the human in the driver seat. Smoke and mirrors.
