Are robotaxis the future? Or instead, the past?
Are robotaxis the future? Or instead, the past?
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…
NY Times reports that Tesla Autopilot was flawed and that Tesla bore 1/3 responsibility in the death of Naibel Benavides. Tesla will be required to pay $243 million in punitive and compensatory damages to the parents of the woman and to her boyfriend.
The Verge reports the exciting news that a Tesla fanboy got a ride from an illegal ride hailing vehicle with a human driver.
eelectrek reports on a 2nd AV test done in China, this one in an urban setting. Key conclusion is that none of the autonomous driving systems are ready for prime time.
Business Insider reports that the court hearing is over on whether Tesla can continue to sell cars in California. It will be very interesting to see what decision will be made.
electrek reports that real-world testing was done on multiple autonomous vehicles. The results were quite awful, in fact so bad the Tesla had the best rating.
SF Standard reports that the California Public Utilities Commission confirmed on Friday that Tesla has NOT received approval from the CPUC to offer autonomous passenger service to customers, paid or unpaid, with or without a driver. And they have not even applied for the proper permit. In short, they are not allowed to operate the service they claim to be moving forward with.
Business Insider reports that Tesla is planning on providing illegal non-autonomous ride hail service in San Francisco starting this weekend. The California Public Utilities Commission, which regulates passenger service, will not be pleased.
Forbes reports that Tesla robotaxis have driven just a pathetic average of 20 miles a day
electrek reports that even Tesla teleoperated puppets don't work. Tesla autonomy tech is simply a joke.
electrek reports that Tesla admits that even though it is running robotaxis in Austin (with both teleoperation and a safety driver on board) they still have not solved self driving.
CNBC reports that Tesla had another disastrous quarter, and the hype about robotaxis and robots is helping support the meme stock.
FastCompany reports on its not just robotaxis that Tesla is failing in. They have no hope of ever succeeding with their humanoid robots either.
Inside EVs reports that Tesla is concerned that someone is going to mess with their alleged robotaxis. But they for some reason think the threat might be from wireless interference.
electrek reports on Elon Musk's absurd prediction that Tesla Robotaxis will cover half the population of the US. Pure comedy!
Wired reports that a recent survey shows that people are not interested in Tesla's alleged robotaxi service in the first place. Difficult to address the technical issues when their biggest problem is lack of demand.
