Jalopnik – Waymo Innovates New Ways To Annoy Even Non-Drivers: Constant Nighttime Honking
Jalopnik reports on how Waymo has managed to annoy people just trying to sleep - because they keep on honking at each other!
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Are robotaxis the future? Or now in the past?
Robotaxi.news
Are robotaxis the future? Or now in the past?
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The news media has expended considerable effort researching and publishing information about the robotaxi business. This channel highlights some of the important articles.
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TechCrunch – Waymo to begin testing driverless robotaxis on San Francisco freeways
TechCrunch reports that Waymo is about to test their autonomous vehicles, without safety drivers, on San Francisco Bay Area freeways.
Bloomberg – Elon Musk’s Delayed Tesla Robotaxis Are a Dangerous Diversion
Bloomberg reports on how the vaporware robotaxi demo originally schedules for August 8th did of course not happen. Plus the whole robotaxi concept appears to simply be a diversion to boost up Tesla stock prices. And it has worked! Meanwhile, a motorcyclist was killed by a Tesla driver using FSD.
SF Standard – Waymo ride runs into high-speed sideshow, is saved by ‘grace of the Gods’
SF Standard reports that a Waymo drove into an intersection that was occupied by a driver doing donuts. The Waymo missed a collision by only one foot. Key is that Waymos still are not able to handle unexpected situations.
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette – Aurora raises $483 million from public offering to fund driverless trucking launch
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports that Aurora has raised $483 million. This was significantly over their $350 million offering, but increased due to investor demand. They still are looking for another $350 million in investments. Despite these large numbers they only now have enough cash for operations through the end of 2025.
Electrek – Tesla Full Self-Driving data makes Elon Musk lower expectations
Electrek reports on how crowd sourced data, limited as it is, shows that Tesla is nowhere near achieving a claimed 5x-10x improvement in miles between interventions for FSD.
AP – Tesla in Seattle-area crash that killed motorcyclist was using self-driving system, authorities say
AP reports that a Tesla driver using FSD struck an killed a motorcyclist in the Seattle area.
CNN – Elon Musk said Tesla robotaxi skeptics should try ‘full self driving.’ A Wall Street analyst nearly crashed
CNN reports on how an analyst from Truist Securities took up Elon Musk's statement that doubters of FSD should test-drive it. It did not work out well.
SF Chronicle – Yes, there are more driverless Waymos in S.F. Here’s how busy they are
SF Chronicle reports that Waymo rides have risen dramatically, from 119k in April to 204k in May. And collisions doubled as well.
Wall Street Journal – The Hidden Autopilot Data That Reveals Why Teslas Crash
Wall Street Journal created two fascinating videos showing how investigators were able to obtain hidden Autopilot videos showing why Teslas have crashed. This is information that Tesla has tried to keep hidden, but hackers to the rescue. Tesla not using LiDAR sensors has been a deadly mistake.
NY Times – Elon Musk Says Robotaxis Are Tesla’s Future. Experts Have Doubts.
NY Times reports on how Elon Musk's claim of Tesla magically creating robotaxis is completely detached from reality. Also, analysis don't even see how Waymo could turn robotaxis into a profitable business.
NBC Bay Area – SF mayor promises accountability after school crossing guards tell NBC Bay Area driverless cars almost hit them
NBC Bay Area reports that numerous crossing guards in San Francisco have reported close calls with Waymo robotaxis. City leaders, including the mayor, vow to hold Waymo accountable.
Business Insider – Elon Musk is probably getting a little nervous
Business Insider reports on the Q2 earnings call, and how Tesla investors are not happy with the situation. Elon Musk is definitely feeling the heat, though continues to spout falsehoods about the alleged Tesla robotaxi.
Jalopnik – Tesla’s Aging Cars Aren’t Selling So Elon’s Making Promises About AI And New Models
Editors note: this article is worthwhile for this one quote: In a lot of ways, Elon Musk has built a complete house of cards for his stock based on promises and ideas that’ll just get kicked further down the road. In the meantime, though, enjoy the meme possibilities. See original article by Andy…
NY Times – Tesla’s Profit Fell 45% in the Second Quarter on Weak E.V. Sales
NY Times reports that Tesla had another awful quarter, with year-over-year sales decline of 4.8% and profit drop of 45%. Meanwhile, other EV manufacturers are doing much better.
