News Republisher

Scouring the news for interesting articles on robotaxis.

Joined: 12/29/2023
Articles: 259

News, Zoox

SF Chronicle – Zoox to offer driverless rides in its new robotaxis, but only in this part of San Francisco

News Republisher
10/31/24

SF Chronicle reports that Zoox will soon start service in San Francisco, though in just a small portion.

News, Safety, Tesla

Jalopnik – Tesla Using ‘Full Self-Driving’ Hits Deer Without Slowing, Doesn’t Stop

News Republisher
10/29/24

Jalopnik reports on how a Tesla on FSD hit and killed deer, and then didn't even stop the car. This crash was due to the Tesla relying on only a vision system instead of 3D sensors such as LiDAR or ultrasonic. If FSD cannot detect a deer it certainly won't be able to see pedestrians in similar situations.

$$$, News, Waymo

Barron’s – Alphabet’s Waymo Raises More Money to Compete With Tesla Robotaxis

News Republisher
10/25/24
Rev 10/27/24

Barron's reports that Waymo reached their goal in raising $5.6 billion. This is it folks, the hype peak of robotaxis!

News, Safety, Tesla, Untruths

NBC4 Washington – ‘It’s not supposed to do this’: Self-driving app raises questions after crash

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10/22/24

NBC4 Washington reports that the Tesla Smart Summon system is dangerous and shoddy. And even though the self driving system has always had problems, Tesla has switched away from using much needed distance sensors.