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Robotaxi math is a PROBLEM
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The Leaf was unveiled on 1 August 2009 as the world's first mass market electric and zero-emission vehicle
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nissan_Leaf
Our Brand New Nissan Leaf Is Now A Brick! Major Electrical System Fault!? (Out of Spec)
youtube.com/watch?v=x4AY4YGEYyk
J.D. Power Quality and Reliability ratings are a combination of quality and dependability scores. Quality scores are based on initial owner response and feedback of their new purchase whereas Dependability scores focus on longer-term ownership experiences of 3 years.
cars.usnews.com/cars-trucks/nissan/ariya/reliability
2023 Nissan Ariya Problems and Top Complaints – Is Your Car A Lemon? Serious safety issues relating to the electrical system, engine, and brakes are among the main causes of complaints received by the NHTSA from vehicle owners
lemberglaw.com/2023-nissan-ariya-problems-complaints-lemon
Nissan's net sales from FY 2008 to FY 2023
statista.com/statistics/314849/total-net-revenues-of-nissan
Nissan Performance Highlights (volume by country)
nissan-global.com/EN/IR/PERFORMANCE
Nissan cash flow statement 2009-2024
macrotrends.net/stocks/charts/NSANY/nissan-motor/cash-flow-statement
Current and historical gross margin, operating margin and net profit margin for Nissan Motor (NSANY) over the last 10 years. Profit margin can be defined as the percentage of revenue that a company retains as income after the deduction of expenses. Nissan Motor net profit margin as of March 31, 2024 is 2.78%.
macrotrends.net/stocks/charts/NSANY/nissan-motor/profit-margins
Nissan Motor cash on hand from 2010 to 2024. Cash on hand can be defined as cash deposits at financial institutions that can immediately be withdrawn at any time, and investments maturing in one year or less that are highly liquid and therefore regarded as cash equivalents and reported with or near cash line items.
Nissan Cash on Hand for the last 15 years
macrotrends.net/stocks/charts/NSANY/nissan-motor/cash-on-hand
In January 2021, Nissan set a goal to achieve carbon neutrality across its operations and the life cycle of its products by 2050. By the early 2030s, every all-new Nissan vehicle offering in key markets will be electrified.
nissan-global.com/EN/INNOVATION/TECHNOLOGY/ELECTRIFICATION
Over the next ten years, Nissan will deliver exciting, electrified vehicles and technological innovations while expanding its operations globally. At the heart of Nissan Ambition 2030 is the goal to achieve carbon neutrality across the company's operations and the life cycle of its products by 2050. To reach this goal, Nissan is focusing on several key areas, including:
nissan-global.com/EN/COMPANY/PLAN/AMBITION2030
Nissan's Future Rests On a Sea of New Gas and Electric Vehicles. It looks like Nissan is aiming for the moon with many new models coming in by 2026 through “family development.”
motortrend.com/news/2024-nissan-arc-business-plan-future-gas-hybrid-electric-vehicles
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Part One of the Robotaxi math (based on 3/Y instead of the Cybercab)
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Critics Agree: The VinFast VF8 Is Very, Very Bad. From flaky turn signals to broken ADAS features and a suspension that induces nausea, critics are not impressed with VinFast's first electric SUV for America.
jalopnik.com/everyone-agrees-the-vinfast-vf8-is-very-very-bad-1850432490
VinFast Admits Offering Cash To Matt Farah After Mistaking Him For An Influencer. The cash offer that Matt Farah rejected was on top of a free trip to Vietnam to drive and review the VF8 and VF9
carscoops.com/2023/02/vinfast-admits-offering-cash-to-matt-farah-after-mistaking-him-for-an-influencer
Is VinFast Getting Better? Review of VinFast's VF 8 Innovations and Improvements
finance.yahoo.com/news/vinfast-getting-better-review-vinfasts-204500250.html
This VinFast VF8 Ownership Review Is Surprisingly Positive. Despite some noticeable glitches, Out Of Spec host Francie has enjoyed using the VF8 for six months.
insideevs.com/reviews/725462/vinfast-vf8-ownership-review
VinFast Delivers Nearly 21,800 Electric Vehicles in First Half of 2024, Up 92% YoY
prnewswire.com/news-releases/vinfast-delivers-nearly-21-800-electric-vehicles-in-first-half-of-2024--up-92-yoy-302196221.html
VinFart price and specs
vinfastauto.us/vehicles/vf-8
It doesn't qualify for the IRA credit unless subject to lease
fueleconomy.gov/feg/tax2023.shtml
VinFast Is Burning Through Its Founder’s Cash At An Alarming Rate
finance.yahoo.com/news/vinfast-burning-founder-cash-alarming-121500486.html
VinFast cashflow
finance.yahoo.com/quote/VFS/cash-flow
stockanalysis.com/stocks/vfs/financials/cash-flow-statement
VinFast Cash on Hand
companiesmarketcap.com/vinfast-auto/cash-on-hand
Vietnamese electric vehicle maker VinFast aims to increase its free float, or shares available to the public for trading, to 10% to 20% by the end of this year from roughly 2% currently, the company's chairperson said on Tuesday.
reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/ev-maker-vinfast-aims-raise-free-float-10-20-by-end-2024-chair-2024-01-09
VinFast and the government of North Carolina announced the signing of the memorandum of understanding (MOU) for the establishment of VinFast's first North American manufacturing plant. The company intends to invest up to $2 billion in the project's phase 1, creating thousands of jobs.
vinfastauto.us/newsroom/press-kit/vinfast-north-carolina-manufacturing-plant
Recall-plagued EV maker VinFast is betting big on a new U.S. factory. In North Carolina, the company will have to contend with cultural differences and lively labor politics.
restofworld.org/2023/vinfast-north-carolina-factory-jobs
VinFast pushes back North Carolina factory timeline. The EV startup says production is now expected to begin in 2028.
constructiondive.com/news/vinfast-delay-north-carolina-timeline-ev-production/721668
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2024 is looking to be a revolutionary year for tire technology. With vendors like Michelin standing at the forefront of pioneering new tech, carriers can expect substantial changes in how they roll… including Michelin airless tires.
englandlogistics.com/michelin-airless-tires-2024-tire-guide
A Michelin X® Tweel™ airless radial tire is a single unit that replaces the current tire and wheel assembly. There is no need for complex mounting equipment and once they are bolted on, there is no air pressure to maintain.
tweel.michelinman.com
Goodyear's got a whole lot of innovation on its side, and that will be key for the 125-year-old company as it strives to lead the industry toward sustainability. And that journey is likely to take the tire maker right through the airless tire space.
rubbernews.com/airless-tires/ces-offered-goodyear-chance-field-test-airless-tire-technology
AI on Wheels: Goodyear's Next-Gen Tire Innovations!
youtube.com/watch?v=MxBcR9cTI9k
A look at the doors on Cybercab
https://x.com/RyanPolsley/status/1845249790319395107
The researchers at ORNL are no strangers to pushing wireless charging to its limits, being the first group to create the 20-kW wireless charging system in 2016. And it now has created a traditional wireless charger that is capable of 120 kW of power.
motortrend.com/news/fast-wireless-ev-charging-coming-soon
World's fastest wireless EV charger unlocks 100 kW parking spots
newatlas.com/automotive/100-kw-fastest-wireless-ev-charging
A wheel hub motor, hub motor, or in-wheel motor is a motor that is incorporated into the hub of the wheel. Wheel-hub motors are commonly found on electric bicycles. Electric hub motors were well-received in early electric cars, but have not been commercially successful in modern production cars.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wheel_hub_motor
Panasonic is close to completing the product development of the new 4680-type cylindrical battery cells that will be used by Tesla. Battery division CEO Kazuo Tadanobu told Nikkei that "In terms of product development, the technological goals have largely been achieved."
insideevs.com/news/545593/panasonic-progress-tesla-4680-cells
Tesla may not have to search for a supplier to manufacture its proposed large-format battery cells. Samsung SDI and LG Energy Solution are both vying to make the new cells, The Korea Herald reported Tuesday.
greencarreports.com/news/1132896_report-multiple-battery-suppliers-are-vying-to-make-tesla-4680-cells
Luca Greco post on X shows a single body casting in China.
https://x.com/lucagrecoita/status/1821447167745069083/photo/1
Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
00:40 Airless tires
04:02 Doors swing too far
05:39 Not enough seats
06:57 Frunk?
08:25 Hub motors
10:23 Inductive too slow?
13:22 4680 batteries
16:07 Stainless steel
17:33 Single GigaCasting?
19:12 Too low to the ground
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Tesla's Robotaxi Day is almost here. On Thursday, Elon Musk will unveil a vision for a ridesharing service powered by his company's autonomous vehicles. His main competition on the technology front is Waymo, owned by Google parent Alphabet. On the ridesharing side, Uber is the one to beat.
businessinsider.com/robotaxi-ridesharing-tesla-waymo-uber-2024-10
Waymo recently hired former Tesla executive Danial Ho as a “Program Director.” According to Ho’s LinkedIn, he has been working at Waymo for two months. The former Tesla executive’s LinkedIn account does not provide details about his role as “Program Director” at Waymo. However, his role at Tesla might give some clues.
teslarati.com/waymo-tesla-executive-hire
Hyundai and Waymo announce strategic partnership to offer safe and convenient autonomous driving experience for customers. First phase of the partnership will begin with Waymo integrating its autonomous driving technology into Hyundai's all-electric IONIQ 5
prnewswire.com/news-releases/hyundai-and-waymo-enter-multi-year-strategic-partnership-302267610.html
Sahara covered with solar panels: The biggest mistake in history and 2 billion we lost
ecoticias.com/en/sahara-covered-with-solar-panels/7253
Certain Porsche Taycan EVs in the United States are being recalled because their high-voltage batteries may short circuit, which increases the risk of a fire. In total, 27,527 Taycans built between October 21, 2019, and February 1, 2024, are included in the recall. This means model years 2020 through 2024 are affected.
insideevs.com/news/736702/porsche-taycan-battery-fire-recall
Porsche Taycan Catches Fire in Florida Garage (in 2020.) Little information is known about the incident, however, a video posted to YouTube by user Cop Block shows the burned-out remains of the German brand's electric sedan within the charred confines of a garage.
motortrend.com/news/porsche-taycan-ev-sedan-fire-info-photos
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Mazda's new team of engineers are solely dedicated to an unusual engine technology. The Japanese automaker is looking at its past for its future vehicles.
thestreet.com/automotive/mazdas-new-team-of-engineers-are-solely-dedicated-to-an-unusual-engine-technology-
Mazda plans to introduce a new family of EVs on a new platform between 2025 and 2027. Mazda has partnered with Toyota to reduce production costs and will use Toyota’s technology extensively starting in 2026. Mazda introduced the Iconic SP Concept, an innovative electric sports car with a unique range extender powertrain.
electrifynews.com/news/auto/driving-forward-mazdas-ev-strategy-lineup-and-toyota-partnership
Mazda sales trends are not promising
goodcarbadcar.net/mazda-us-sales-figures
Mazda EV sales are practically non-existent (PDF)
coxautoinc.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Q2-2024-Kelley-Blue-Book-Electric-Vehicle-Sales-Report.pdf
Mazda revenue history
companiesmarketcap.com/mazda/revenue
Mazda has strong cashflow
marketwatch.com/investing/stock/mzday/financials/cash-flow
Mazda profit margins are strong
ycharts.com/companies/MZDAY/gross_profit_margin
Mazda profit hits new records
just-auto.com/news/mazda-profit-hits-new-records
Mazda cash on hand
companiesmarketcap.com/mazda/cash-on-hand
MAZDA’S MULTI-SOLUTION STRATEGY: FUEL FOR THOUGHT - From reimagining the humble combustion engine to developing the all-electric cars of the future, Mazda is hard at work revolutionizing the way we think about sustainability.
mazdastories.com/en_us/innovate/mazda-multi-solution-powertrains
Mazda's journey to 2030 is a DISASTER
mazda.com/en/innovation/environment
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We've been answering your burning questions every week for a while now. If you want us to keep doing it, leave your questions below. And huge thanks to mark from @TheTeslaLife for joining in the conversation.
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RoboTaxi GENIUS Cost Savings - It's EVERYTHING and the competition had no idea
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Huge thanks to Sawyer Merritt, Mathew Donegan-Ryan, and Greggertruck, all of whom got to see it in person.
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GM’s Ultium battery gets the ultimatum / The automaker’s Ultium platform is losing its name, and getting cheaper LFP batteries into the mix.
theverge.com/2024/10/8/24265416/gm-ultium-ev-battery-platform-discontinued-lfp
Our TeleGuidance team offers Zoox vehicles remote assistance to help them navigate unfamiliar terrain. Just like a second pair of eyes, TeleGuidance helps our AI better understand tricky situations.
https://x.com/zoox/status/1843328728899944580
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Rivian said it would make fewer electric vehicles this year than it did in 2023, resulting from a parts shortage. The news came as the company reported third quarter production and delivery numbers that came in below analyst expectations.
theverge.com/2024/10/4/24261908/rivian-q3-production-delivery-forecast-supply-shortage
Rivian Seeks Federal Loan To Restart Georgia Plant Despite $1.5 Billion in State Incentives. The state of Georgia is already funding the purchase and preparation of the land; now the company wants the feds to help out with the rest.
reason.com/2024/10/07/rivian-seeks-federal-loan-to-restart-georgia-plant-despite-1-5-billion-in-state-incentives
Hyundai Metaplant announces assembly of first electric vehicle. Less than 2 years from groundbreaking, Ioniq 5 rolls out to qualify for tax benefits.
thecurrentga.org/2024/10/05/hyundai-metaplant-announces-assembly-of-first-electric-vehicle
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The electric vehicle market has had its ups and downs as of late. I mean, it seems like every other day we're hearing about major industry players walking back key EV targets and deadlines. But what if I told you that it wasn't just EVs that were hurting right now?
insideevs.com/news/735648/ev-slowdown-comes-for-gas
Some crazy charts from James Stephenson on X
https://x.com/ICannot_Enough/status/1841465795068542996/photo/1
https://x.com/ICannot_Enough/status/1842921530100982170/photo/1
https://x.com/ICannot_Enough/status/1824895633947283730/photo/1
A Tesla Model S Plaid and a reengineered Model 3 Performance from EV tuning house Unplugged Performance participated in the Gridlife Laguna Festival at the Weathertech Raceway Laguna Seca. The twin Teslas ended the event with a rare double podium finish.
teslarati.com/unplugged-tesla-model-s-model-3-double-podium-finish-gridlife-laguna
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Tesla cooling vs Superbottle vs Octovalve
teslamotorsclub.com/tmc/threads/teslas-heat-pump-system-and-octovalve.304476
Tesla made history in late 2012 when it sent out the first OTA firmware update, rolling out version 1.9.11 to more than 100 owners. This update was mandatory, and it saw drivers receiving a notification via the car's 17-inch touchscreen and a request to schedule the update.
carbuzz.com/the-history-of-over-the-air-updates
The Giga Press program is a series of aluminium die casting machines manufactured for Tesla, initially by Idra Group in Italy. Idra presses were the largest high-pressure die casting machines in production as of 2020, with a clamping force of 55,000 to 61,000 kilonewtons (5,600 to 6,200 tf). Each machine weighs 410–430 tonnes (900,000–950,000 lb).
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Giga_Press
Tesla was the first to put battery packs in the floor
researchgate.net/figure/a-battery-packs-in-Tesla-Cars-are-located-under-the-floor-20-b-the-configuration_fig2_339332804
Sortable list of all EVs by any criteria, though efficiency is what we used for this one.
ev-database.org/imp
Tesla sales fall again as more automakers crowd electric vehicle market
cnn.com/2024/07/02/business/tesla-sales/index.html
Tesla has canceled the sub-$30,000 compact SUV it's been working on behind the scenes for the past few years, according to a new report by Reuters.
caranddriver.com/news/a60428602/tesla-model-2-affordable-ev-canceled
Musk says Tesla's Mexico factory on pause over Trump's tariff pledge. Musk said Tesla will need to reassess its Gigafactory Mexico plans after the US presidential election
foxbusiness.com/politics/musk-says-teslas-mexico-factory-pause-over-trumps-tariff-pledge
The Lean Transformation of Tesla and Elon Musk. Tesla aims at mass producing electric cars and make them as ubiquitous as gasoline powered cars. To do that, they have to produce affordable cars and meet the huge demand the promise of pollution-free transportation is generating in the market.
leanfactories.com/the-lean-transformation-of-tesla-and-elon-musk
Tesla has $30 billion cash on hand
companiesmarketcap.com/tesla/cash-on-hand
Tesla production expectations by year (from some not very forward thinking analysts)
statista.com/outlook/mmo/passenger-cars/tesla/worldwide#unit-sales
What You Need To Know Ahead of Tesla's 'Robotaxi' Event Next Week
investopedia.com/what-you-need-to-know-ahead-of-tesla-s-robotaxi-event-next-week-8721039
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EV Demand Crumbles—What’s Pushing Buyers Back to Hybrids? Fully electric vehicles have lost market share for the first time in years, with more buyers interested in traditional hybrid and PHEV vehicles.
autoblog.com/news/ev-demand-crumbles-whats-pushing-buyers-back-to-hybrids
Woah, BYD claims it’s created a 1,300-mile plug-in hybrid set-up. The pioneer of plug-in hybrid technology takes hybrid range to another level
topgear.com/car-news/hybrid/woah-byd-claims-its-created-a-1300-mile-plug-hybrid-set
Yes, you read that correctly, 1,300 miles (nearly 2,100 km) before you have to refuel or charge it. BYD – the world's leader in EV car sales having recently surpassed Tesla – released its 5th-generation "DM" Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles.
newatlas.com/automotive/hyper-miler-china-byd-1300-mile-range-phev
After two consecutive quarters of slumps, Tesla finally bounced back in global sales in Q3 with 462,890 vehicles delivered. That was its best result in 2024 so far and a solid year-over-year jump from Q3 2023. Granted, the result was below some analysts' projections, but it was a badly needed bump for an automaker whose CEO is routinely accused of being distracted with his other ventures and other passions, like demonizing immigrants online.
insideevs.com/news/736187/tesla-byd-q3-ev-cm/amp
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As Hurricane Helene swept across the southern United States, leaving over a million homes in darkness, one homeowner found themselves in a unique position - they had power throughout the storm. Thanks to the Tesla Powershare system, their Cybertruck was able to keep the lights running.
msn.com/en-us/money/other/tesla-cybertruck-keeps-the-lights-on-how-one-owner-beat-hurricane-helenes-blackout/ar-AA1rouBH
Youtuber shows some clips of using his Lightning to power the home using the ProPower Onboard. The first 3 mins has all the Lightning experience. Most of the video is devoted to showing the devastation, getting gas, checking up on neighbors, a run to the pharmacy.
f150lightningforum.com/forum/threads/video-lightning-owner-powering-his-home-after-hurricane-helene.21601
Another awesome thing about the Tesla Powerwall is that it’s so easily scalable. A single Powerwall can store 13.5 kWh of electricity. To put that into perspective, according to the US Energy Information Administration, the average American home uses 10,632 kWh of electricity per year. That’s equivalent to about 29 kWh of electricity per day.
kellyroofing.com/blog/questions-answered-tesla-powerwall-battery-system-what-is-it-how-many-kwh-does-this-battery-system-hold
VW is now offering its compact electric car ID.3 at prices of under 30,000 euros. The Wolfsburg-based company is not only reducing the prices for the basic model ID.3 Pure, but for all drive variants by 3,000 euros net (3,570 euros gross). Until further notice, VW is also granting an environmental bonus of 3,570 euros gross for all ID. models, which means the base price is reduced to 29,760 euros.
https://ecomento.de/2024/10/01/vw-senkt-preise-fuer-alle-id-3-varianten/
General Motors (NYSE: GM) and its dealers increased retail sales by 3% year over year and delivered 659,601 total vehicles, down 2%, in the U.S. in the third quarter of 2024. The company achieved another record quarter of EV sales with 32,195 total deliveries, up 60% year-over-year and up 46% compared to the second quarter of 2024.
news.gm.com/newsroom.detail.html/Pages/news/us/en/2024/oct/1001-gmsales.html
Porsche Taycan Turbo GT Is the First to Accelerate to 60 MPH in under Two Seconds. The quickest cars we've tested have flirted with a sub-two-second 60-mph run for almost a decade, and the 1092-hp electric Taycan breaks through in 1.9 seconds.
caranddriver.com/news/a62454552/porsche-taycan-turbo-gt-0-to-60-mph-acceleration-record
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Last year's On The Run EV charging video
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Car theft in the US has been steadily on the rise for the past five years and has reached record levels, with over one million vehicles reported stolen in 2023. However, electric cars have always been among the least stolen vehicles, showing that thieves have little interest in stealing them. Here's why driving an EV might help you stay off thieves' radar.
autoevolution.com/news/five-reasons-why-thieves-are-less-interested-in-stealing-electric-vehicles-240513.html
Tesla's Chinese Rival Nio Snags $1.9B Investment From Parent, Strategic Investors As It Forays Into Mass Market... or did they?
benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/09/41082193/teslas-chinese-rival-nio-snags-1-9b-investment-from-parent-strategic-investors-as-it-forays-into
Unit of Chinese EV maker Nio gets US$471 million in fresh funding for new models. Subsidiary receives US$471 million from a consortium of investors backed by the government of Hefei in Anhui province, where Nio has two factories.
scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3280434/unit-chinese-ev-maker-nio-gets-us471-million-fresh-funding-new-models
"I think Bloomberg is misreporting on the NIO capital injection. NIO is not receiving $1.9B in capital as Bloomberg claims. NIO is only receiving about $470M (RMB 3.3B) in fresh capital. Bloomberg erroneously adds the mentioned RMB 10B ($1.4B) which NIO calls the "NIO Investment Amount". This amount is just NIO's downstreaming of capital from the parent to the NIO China subsidiary. In other words, NIO recapitalised the NIO China entity (subsidiary)." - Alojoh on X.
https://x.com/alojoh/status/1840700752769016018
"NIO just announced $460M capital raise! I predicted NIO would raise more capital before year-end in December 2023 (see attached) based on a cash flow analysis. I also predicted accurately NIO's prior capital raises. The now announced capital raise was also likely the reason why NIO hasn't provide H1 2024 cash flows yet." - Alojoh on X.
https://x.com/alojoh/status/1840288788666294759
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Ford is slashing prices on its hands-free driver assist feature.An annual subscription to BlueCruise will now cost $495, down from $800, while a monthly subscription is reduced to $49.99 from $75, or a one-time payment for BlueCruise at $2,495.
theverge.com/2024/10/1/24259305/ford-is-slashing-prices-on-its-hands-free-driver-assist-feature
Super Cruise is the first true hands-free driver assistance technology for compatible roads, and it’s now being offered on more Chevy vehicles than ever before. Select 2023 vehicles will now include additional features plus an expansion of compatible roads to bring your hands-free experience to the next level.
chevrolet.com/super-cruise
Super Cruise is only available on Silverados in High Country trim and a crew cab, short bed configuration. It’s currently listed online as a part of the $6,200 High Country Premium II package that actually requires the addition of two other packages, with the total cost of adding Super Cruise totaling around $7,300. The cheapest Silverado you can buy with Super Cruise costs a bit above $70,000.
jalopnik.com/chevy-s-hands-free-super-cruise-helps-take-some-stress-1851181201
For the second time in two years, Newsom vetoed legislation (AB 2286) that would have banned autonomous trucks from operating on public roads. He also vetoed another (AB 3061) that would set up new data reporting requirements for AV companies. And he signed a third bill into law (AB 1777) that would create guidelines for when an autonomous vehicle gets in a crash or encounters first responders.
theverge.com/2024/9/30/24258349/california-governor-signs-veto-autonomous-vehicle-law
The rollout of self-driving taxis in South Korea has taken another step forward with the introduction of the country’s first night-time service. The after-dark self-driving cabs have launched in the Gangnam district in the southern part of the capital Seoul, the city’s Metropolitan Government has confirmed.
iotworldtoday.com/transportation-logistics/late-night-self-driving-taxis-launch-in-south-korea
Tesla Inc. won dismissal of a shareholder lawsuit alleging misleading statements about self-driving capabilities propped up its stock price, though the company still faces numerous other complaints and regulatory investigations of its marketing.
finance.yahoo.com/news/tesla-defeats-investor-lawsuit-over-184120756.html
Cybertruck Finally Gets Full Self-Driving (Supervised). Some owners of Tesla’s electric pickup truck paid for the feature when they purchased it last fall—and now it’s starting to kick in.
wired.com/story/cybertruck-finally-gets-full-self-driving-supervised
Everyone, especially Tesla fans, expects Tesla to blow people's minds on October 10 during the "We, Robots" event set for the Robotaxi unveiling. With so much hype surrounding the event, there is a high chance that reality will not meet expectations, and the event will prove rather disappointing.
autoevolution.com/news/don-t-be-surprised-if-tesla-robotaxi-unveiled-on-october-10-will-not-live-up-to-the-hype-240554.html
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