The Verge – Baidu’s supercheap robotaxis should scare the hell out of the US
The Verge reports on a level 4 robotaxi that costs just $30k by having swappable batteries. Tesla and Waymo won't be able to compete with that low of a vehicle cost.
Robotaxi.news
Are robotaxis the future? Or now in the past?
Robotaxi.news
Are robotaxis the future? Or now in the past?
Scouring the news for interesting articles on robotaxis.
Read MoreThe Verge – Baidu’s supercheap robotaxis should scare the hell out of the US
notATeslaApp – How Tesla’s “Universal Translator” Will Streamline FSD for Any Platforme
It is remarkable that Tesla will take out a patent on an idea that they have no hope or intention of building, and fan-boys will write about it as if it is some great new product.
Wired – Get in, Loser—We’re Chasing a Waymo Into the Future
Wired does something rather numerous. They follow around a Waymo for a day to see what it actually does. But interestingly, they actually make some great insights.
Jalopnik – Wall Street Analyst [Wrongly] Thinks Removing Steering Wheels And Brake Pedals Will Make AVs Cheaper Than Regular Cars
Jalopnik reports in how a Wall Street analyst wrongly thinks that robotaxis will be less expensive than regular cars due to steering wheel and pedals not needed
Inside EVs – Tesla Cybertruck Driving On FSD Fails To Detect Mannequin
Inside EVs reports on a test of "Full" Self Driving (FSD) on a Cybertruck. In short, pedestrians are going to die.
Bloomberg – Trump Team Is Seeking to Ease US Rules for Self-Driving Cars
Yes, it is true that Musk will try to modify federal rules for robotaxis in order to allow vehicles without controls for human drivers. But it should be very clear to everyone that Tesla does not have the necessary technology, nor is the robotaxi business a viable one, especially in the next four years. Therefore even if Musk is successful in changing the regulations it won't actually make a difference.
