Center for Auto Safety Podcast

Tesla is trying to hide their crash data, Sean P Duffy doesn't enjoy clean air and wouldn't it be great if safety standards were set globally? Plus recalls, EV fires on ships, the WSJ spouts nonsense and so does Waymo.Support the show!This weeks links:https://www.transportation.gov/briefing-room/trumps-transportation-secretary-sean-p-duffy-announces-key-step-toward-making-carshttps://arstechnica.com/cars/2025/06/gop-intensifies-war-against-evs-and-efficient-cars/https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/autonomous-farming-agriculture-equipment-california/3878319/https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2025-06-08/waymo-vehicles-set-on-fire-protesters-police-clashhttps://newatlas.com/automotive/volvo-adaptive-seatbelt/https://www.thedrive.com/news/elon-musks-tesla-cries-competitive-harm-over-self-driving-crash-data-disclosurehttps://www.msn.com/en-us/money/companies/tesla-tries-to-block-access-to-public-records-ahead-of-austin-robotaxi-launch/ar-AA1Gh4z0https://www.wsj.com/lifestyle/travel/road-trips-self-driving-cars-ad501e2dhttps://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2025/RCLRPT-25V357-7814.pdfhttps://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2025/RCLRPT-25V356-1033.pdfhttps://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/inv/2025/INOA-PE25004-11072.pdf

The Orange one has a big beautiful bill that no one seems to have read and undermines states to create their own rules around AI. This is not good for safety and a whole bunch of other reasons. Tesla is going to release their robo-taxi's... popcorn at the ready. And no one can seem to make a rear-view camera system that works.Donate for safety!This weeks links:https://www.techpolicy.press/the-big-beautiful-bill-could-decimate-legal-accountability-for-tech-and-anything-tech-touches/https://www.lawfaremedia.org/article/the-house-reconciliation-bill-s-ai-preemption-clearly-violates-the-byrd-rulehttps://electrek.co/2025/06/03/tesla-tsla-sales-continue-crash-europe-clings-fluke-norway/https://www.nytimes.com/2025/06/03/nyregion/tesla-chargers-new-jersey-turnpike.htmlhttps://electrek.co/2025/05/23/tesla-full-self-driving-veers-off-road-flips-car-scary-crash-driver-couldnt-prevent/https://electrek.co/2025/05/21/tesla-head-self-driving-admits-lagging-a-couple-years-behind-waymo/https://www.msn.com/en-us/politics/government/transportation-secretary-slashes-more-than-50-regulations/ar-AA1FTcO8https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2025/RCLRPT-25E037-4912.pdfhttps://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2025/RCLRPT-25V315-2916.pdfhttps://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2025/RCLRPT-25V330-9935.pdfhttps://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2025/RCLRPT-25V324-2868.pdf

Uh oh they are lowering corporate average fuel economy standards under the Trump administration and blame it on a fake news EV mandate. Aurora Innovation's driverless semi-trucks go old school and bring back meat computers (aka Human Safety Drivers). Ford dominates recalls and more.Donate for safety!This weeks links:https://www.msn.com/en-us/politics/government/us-expected-to-declare-biden-fuel-economy-rules-exceeded-legal-authority/ar-AA1F91lGhttps://www.wsj.com/business/autos/california-ev-mandate-auto-industry-64708033https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/technology/why-cars-in-the-us-have-red-turn-signals-but-other-countries-use-amber/ar-AA1F4jtzhttps://www.ttnews.com/articles/aurora-driver-back-in-seathttps://gizmodo.com/apples-new-carplay-ultra-wont-fix-the-biggest-problem-of-phone-connected-cars-2000602761https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/other/we-put-teslas-fsd-and-waymos-robotaxi-to-the-test-one-shocking-mistake-made-the-winner-clear/ar-AA1EWVVAhttps://arstechnica.com/cars/2025/05/tesla-changes-lease-policy-didnt-use-old-cars-as-robotaxis/https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/ng-interactive/2025/may/14/tesla-cybertruck-durability-elon-muskhttps://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2025/RCLRPT-25V314-7594.PDFhttps://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2025/RCLRPT-25V309-4173.PDFhttps://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2025/RCLRPT-25V303-6362.PDFhttps://www.roadandtrack.com/news/a64814490/toyota-recall-tundra-pickup-truck-reverse-lights/

NHTSA has questions about Tesla's robo-taxi and we pretty much have the same exact questions. Waymo makes the gaslight again and they get a recall too. Plus an update on New York's congestion pricing and recalls.Support the show.This weeks links:https://electrek.co/2025/05/12/nhtsa-tesla-how-release-robotaxi-service-based-on-fsd/https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/inv/2024/INIM-PE24031-62887.pdfhttps://www.bostonglobe.com/2025/05/12/opinion/letters-to-the-editor-tesla-is-not-too-important-to-fail/https://www.bostonglobe.com/2025/05/02/opinion/tesla-evs-musk-new-ceo/https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2025/05/11/upshot/congestion-pricing.htmlhttps://www.autoguide.com/auto/new-car-shopping-2/cars-from-these-brands-are-involved-in-more-accidents-44619526https://www.msn.com/en-us/public-safety-and-emergencies/health-and-safety-alerts/connecticut-leaders-warn-about-dangers-of-hot-cars/ar-AA1EBEIqhttps://www.msn.com/en-gb/cars/general/doing-this-one-thing-with-your-steering-wheel-could-help-prevent-a-car-crash/ar-AA1EvjKshttps://waymo.com/blog/2024/08/meet-the-6th-generation-waymo-driver/https://www.sfchronicle.com/sf/article/zoox-ebike-crash-robotaxi-safety-20313079.phphttps://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2025/RCLRPT-25E034-2471.PDFhttps://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2025/RCLRPT-25V297-4164.PDFhttps://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2025/RCLRPT-25V294-8593.PDFhttps://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2025/RCLRPT-25V282-3568.PDF

This week we discuss the development and evaluation of automated vehicles (AVs) with special guest Jeff Wishart. We learn to differentiate between Technology Readiness Levels (TRLs) for AVs and SAE's driving automation levels. Plus recalls.support the show!This weeks links:https://www.sae.org/publications/technical-papers/content/2025-01-8671/https://www.gao.gov/assets/710/706680.pdfhttps://www.sciencedirect.com/journal/accident-analysis-and-prevention/vol/207/suppl/Chttps://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2025/RCLRPT-25E029-4731.PDFhttps://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2025/RCLRPT-25V280-2880.PDFhttps://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2025/RCLRPT-25V269-3442.PDF

NHTSA updates the standing general order for ADAS interventions and amazingly this helps Tesla. Jeff Bezo's starts an electric truck company, electronic door handles still need a manual override, Fred repeats himself in the Tao and we've got recalls.Support the show!This weeks links:https://www.transportation.gov/briefing-room/trumps-transportation-secretary-sean-p-duffy-unveils-new-automated-vehicle-frameworkhttps://www.msn.com/en-us/autos/news/trump-updates-biden-s-robo-car-crash-reporting-rule-to-benefit-tesla/ar-AA1DyXJjhttps://arstechnica.com/cars/2025/04/amazon-backed-startup-wants-to-sell-a-bare-bones-ev-truck-for-20000/https://www.thestar.com/life/autos/technology-in-cars-is-being-used-to-make-choices-for-drivers-and-this-can-be/article_f835de30-f450-11ef-ad43-434b0d197953.htmlhttps://gothamist.com/news/feds-accidentally-publish-secret-plan-to-kill-nyc-congestion-pricinghttps://electrek.co/2025/04/28/ny-lawmakers-shut-down-teslas-stores/https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2025/RCLRPT-25C006-4677.PDFhttps://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2025/RCLRPT-25V274-1598.PDFhttps://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2025/RCLRPT-25V259-8551.PDFhttps://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2025/RCLRPT-25V270-9214.PDFhttps://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2025/RCLRPT-25V273-8477.PDF

People don't want to buy Tesla's anymore and their earnings show it but fanboi's keep buying the stock cause they keep believing the same lies Elon has been spouting since at least 2016. When is a car company a cult? In more Tesla news a former engineer exposes Elon for not working that hard, regulators don't give into his bullying and the lawsuits keep coming. Canada needs to work on their own safety regulations, congestion pricing in New York City is a resounding success unless... you don't live in New York City or travel to New York City then it's bad cause... no idea. The Tao gets redundant and recalls.Support us.This weeks links:https://driving.ca/column/lorraine/us-gutting-regulatory-bodies-canada-has-to-step-uphttps://www.msn.com/en-us/politics/government/japan-mulls-reviewing-car-safety-rules-to-strike-deal-with-trump/ar-AA1Dfag1https://transalt.org/reports-list/yn29thckywv9n0qpsv4jb1ab07nryphttps://www.jalopnik.com/1836595/nyc-congestion-relief-pricing-results-100-days/https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2025/04/17/hubris-maximus-excerpt-elon-musks-fury-over-tesla-death-investigation-foreshadowed-his-war-washington/https://electrek.co/2025/04/20/tesla-whistleblower-says-musk-wanted-to-deport-her-team-for-raising-brake-issue/https://futurism.com/cybertruck-disaster-productionhttps://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2025/RCLRPT-25V233-5862.PDFhttps://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2025/RCLRPT-25V239-8877.PDFhttps://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2025/RCLRPT-25V236-6954.PDFhttps://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2025/RCLRPT-25V246-9985.PDF

Trump's auto tariffs will make new cars cost more, old cars more expensive to repair and maintain and increase your insurance rates. A new lawsuit alleges that Telsa might be tampering with it's odometers. Public transit is safer in all metrics than driving. Fred explains why objects may be closer and we've got recalls.Support the show!This weeks links:https://www.wsj.com/personal-finance/tariffs-buying-cars-ownership-expensive-a2a0b614https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/is-public-transit-really-safer-than-driving/https://calmatters.org/investigation/2025/04/key-takeaways-california-deadly-drivers/https://arstechnica.com/cars/2025/04/car-safety-experts-at-nhtsa-which-regulates-tesla-axed-by-doge/https://electrek.co/2025/04/14/tesla-tsla-replace-computer-4-million-cars-or-compensate-their-owners/https://www.thestreet.com/automotive/tesla-accused-of-using-sneaky-tactic-to-dodge-car-repairshttps://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2025/RCLRPT-25V201-4645.PDFhttps://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2025/RCLRPT-25V220-2748.PDFhttps://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2025/RCLRPT-25V221-8446.PDFhttps://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2025/RCLRPT-25V227-6955.PDF

It's NHTSA's distracted driving month. On the plus side fatalities are down but not by much. Intelligent Speed Assist, driver monitoring and better driving tech can help save lives today but instead billions are spent on robo-taxis.Tesla dealers are backlogged because people don't want to buy them, Waymo can't navigate a drive-thru, one con man pardons another con man and Ford tops this weeks recalls.Donate to support the show.This weeks links:https://www.nhtsa.gov/campaign/distracted-drivinghttps://newsroom.aaa.com/2025/04/do-smartphone-apps-hold-the-key-to-safer-drivers/https://www.msn.com/en-gb/news/newsbirmingham/major-car-maker-reducing-speed-limit-of-popular-motor-to-68mph/ar-AA1CraSphttps://www.familiesforsafestreets.org/news/virginia-becomes-first-state-to-adopt-isa-tech-to-stop-super-speedershttps://www.nytimes.com/2025/04/02/nyregion/nyc-drivers-brooklyn-car-crash.htmlhttps://thehill.com/business/5221471-who-is-trevor-milton-nikola-pardon/https://futurism.com/teslas-kill-motorcyclists-self-drivinghttps://www.jalopnik.com/1829010/tesla-unsold-cybertrucks-inventory/https://electrek.co/2025/04/08/tesla-already-has-new-model-y-inventory-available-today-in-the-us-demand-is-terrible/https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2025/RCLRPT-25V197-2752.PDFhttps://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2025/RCLRPT-25V198-1837.PDFhttps://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2025/RCLRPT-25V202-6052.PDF

Happy Liberation Day! Now cars will be more expensive, older cars will with older safety tech will stay on the road longer possibly making everyone a little less safe.Tesla might be attempting to game the Canadian EV rebate system (or they sold two cars every minute one weekend), Auroa wants to set its driver-less 18 wheeler's free, Waymo is today's gaslight winner and Fred jumps into Gaussian Splatter - it might be a Jackson Pollack competitor. Plus recalls.Support the show!This weeks links:https://www.nytimes.com/2025/03/27/world/canada/tesla-canada-sales-musk.htmlhttps://boingboing.net/2025/03/28/elon-musk-threatens-to-use-government-power-to-go-after-people-who-lie-about-tesla.htmlhttps://www.nytimes.com/2025/03/28/business/trump-auto-tariffs-companies.htmlhttps://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/there-s-no-such-thing-as-a-fully-american-made-car/ar-AA1C1GRZhttps://www.govtech.com/transportation/prep-underway-for-full-driverless-trucks-on-texas-highwayshttps://www.yahoo.com/news/chinas-xiaomi-says-actively-cooperating-052114932.htmlhttps://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/female-crash-dummies-to-be-used-in-car-safety-tests-under-katie-britt-bill-it-is-past-time/ar-AA1BpvzHhttps://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2025/RCLRPT-25E021-3111.PDFhttps://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2025/RCLRPT-25V179-8053.PDFhttps://www.silive.com/news/2025/03/nissan-begins-long-delayed-fix-on-3-year-old-suv-recall.htmlhttps://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2025/RCLRPT-25V193-3458.PDF

This week we are joined from Canada by George Iny from the Automobile Protection Association. George let's us ask all of our Canadian focused questions and we compare and contrast the difference between auto safety standards. And have you heard of public auto insurance? Why can't we have that in the US? Lastly, the Cybertruck is still garbage.This week links:https://www.apa.ca/en/https://electrek.co/2025/03/25/tesla-banned-canada-ev-rebate-program-gov-freezes-suspicous-43-million-rebates/https://tc.canada.ca/en/road-transportation/statistics-data/canadian-motor-vehicle-traffic-collision-statistics-2022https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2025/RCLRPT-25V170-9407.PDFhttps://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2025/RCLRPT-25V173-2157.PDFhttps://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2025/RCLRPT-25V174-5494.PDFhttps://www.autosafety.org/support-us/

Tesla protests, criticism of Tesla's autopilot and Full Self Driving and Cybertrucks that are coming apart. Waymo is racking up the parking tickets and still doesn't have a viable business model. GM puts another 9,000 pound sociopath on the road and cannabis doesn't not make you a good driver. That and more in this weeks episode.This weeks links:https://www.politico.com/news/2025/03/19/deeply-concerned-crash-victims-families-ask-dot-not-to-water-down-tesla-oversight-00236890https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/cars/2025/03/18/automakers-trump-administration-self-driving-cars/82518790007/https://www.wsj.com/business/autos/zoox-amazon-self-driving-taxi-san-francisco-e9d9219dhttps://electrek.co/2025/03/13/tesla-cybertruck-deliveries-are-on-hold-as-trims-are-flying-off-the-bulletproof-truck/https://arstechnica.com/cars/2025/03/the-2025-cadillac-escalade-iq-first-drive-460-miles-on-a-single-charge/https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=IQJL3htsDyQ&t=1049shttps://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10676-024-09775-5https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/On_Bullshithttps://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2025/03/13/waymo-robotaxis-parking-tickets/https://newsroom.aaa.com/2025/03/high-stakes-how-cannabis-consumers-view-driving-while-under-the-influence/https://www.wsj.com/lifestyle/cars/autos-technology-gear-shifter-design-tesla-44d79694https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2025/RCLRPT-25V148-9249.PDFhttps://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2025/RCLRPT-25V155-1814.PDF

Ever race down a city street or do donuts on a salt flat? Me neither but car commercials make it look like we should be doing this. Consumers are not liking some new car tech, like electronic door handles, but like built-in vacuums (this is a thing?). These topics and more.This weeks links:https://powertripfilm.com/https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2025/03/11/trump-musk-tesla-white-house/https://www.carscoops.com/2025/03/autonomous-mercedes-will-showcase-turquoise-lights-when-drive-pilot-is-used-in-germany/https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/how-ants-may-save-you-from-future-traffic-jams/https://www.wsj.com/business/autos/drivers-high-tech-cars-preferences-28ab9584https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2025/03/11/zoox-autonomous-nhtsa-safety/https://www.jalopnik.com/1805957/cybertruck-owner-writes-congressman-telsa-hate/https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2025/RCLRPT-25V100-3499.PDFhttps://www.msn.com/en-us/autos/news/ford-once-again-recalling-vehicles-to-fix-issues-caused-by-past-recalls/ar-AA1AD0GK

How will tariffs affect auto industry safety? Less new car sales equals less newer safety tech on the road. China is enforcing tighter controls on over-the-air (OTA) updates compared to the U.S.'s 'wild west' approach. Plus a flying car, a cybertruck that wants to die and recalls from Mercedes-Benz and Volkswagen.This weeks links:https://www.npr.org/2025/03/03/nx-s1-5316162/trump-tariffs-canada-mexico-cars-auto-industryhttps://www.theguardian.com/global-development/2025/feb/22/sustainable-transport-development-road-deaths-un-urban-planninghttps://www.theverge.com/news/621990/autonomous-speed-record-indy-challenge-maseratihttps://www.msn.com/en-us/autos/news/doge-job-cuts-will-slow-down-robotaxi-rollout-says-fired-federal-worker/ar-AA1A8n3khttps://www.just-auto.com/news/china-regulations-autonomous/?cf-viewhttps://www.devdiscourse.com/article/technology/3281260-idfy-achieves-soc-2-type-ii-attestation-strengthening-data-security-and-trusthttps://electrek.co/2025/02/27/tesla-drivers-are-racking-up-fines-using-fsd-in-china/https://futurism.com/footage-cybertruck-self-driving-mode-oncoming-traffichttps://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2025/RCLRPT-25V116-5468.PDFhttps://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2025/RCLRPT-25V120-7267.PDFhttps://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2025/RCLRPT-25V125-6194.PDF

This week we discuss recent layoffs at NHTSA, Fred compares Waymo to the Titanic, Renault releases a fire fighting tool for EV's and recalls.Support the show.This weeks links:https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/other/us-auto-safety-agency-that-s-probing-tesla-cuts-4-of-staff/ar-AA1zGAUihttps://www.azcentral.com/story/money/cars/2025/02/20/stellantis-self-driving-autodrive-watch-movies/79334466007/https://media.renaultgroup.com/fireman-access-an-exclusive-innovation-by-renault-group-is-now-available-with-a-free-licence/https://www.jalopnik.com/1798210/mercedes-starts-testing-solid-state-batteries-with-huge-range-gains/https://www.ttnews.com/articles/autonomous-trucking-driverlesshttps://www.printwand.com/blog/how-unsinkable-marketing-campaign-led-titanic-disasterhttps://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/the-dc-region-is-twice-as-deadly-for-pedestrians-as-a-decade-ago/ar-AA1zBFXkhttps://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2025/RCLRPT-25V098-4966.PDFhttps://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2025/RCLRPT-25V085-6011.PDFhttps://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2025/RCLRPT-25V092-6812.PDFhttps://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2025/RCLRPT-25V093-8408.PDFhttps://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2025/RCLRPT-25V099-7174.PDFhttps://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2025/RCLRPT-25V106-5920.PDF

Jonathan Morrison won the job as new the NHTSA administrator. I hope he cares about safety or dangers... like those posed by oversized vehicles. Jeep is now displaying pop-up ads in your car. Fun. And we have recalls.This weeks links:https://techcrunch.com/2025/02/12/trump-picks-apple-exec-to-lead-transportation-safety-agency/?guccounter=1https://www.iihs.org/news/detail/supersizing-vehicles-offers-minimal-safety-benefits--but-substantial-dangershttps://www.iihs.org/news/detail/automakers-make-big-strides-in-front-crash-preventionhttps://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2025/02/02/hands-free-driving-interstate/https://sfstandard.com/2024/08/22/waymo-parents-kids-in-robotaxis/https://www.motherjones.com/politics/2025/02/report-cybertruck-safety-ford-pinto/https://techstory.in/stellantis-introduces-pop-up-ads-in-vehicles-sparking-outrage-among-owners/https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2025/RCLRPT-25V060-8914.PDFhttps://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2025/RCLRPT-25V059-6496.PDFhttps://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2025/RCLRPT-25V058-2469.PDF

We continue our discuss with Phil Koopman from Carnegie Mellon University. What is safety? How easy is it start your own robo-taxi company? Why Waymo's safety claims are short about a billion miles of data and more.Like guests like Phil? Donate so we can continue getting more great guests.This weeks links:https://philkoopman.substack.com/p/statistically-safer-autonomous-vehicleshttps://philkoopman.substack.com/p/unregulated-cybercabs-in-five-easyhttps://ojoyoshidareport.com/when-where-and-how-ai-should-be-applied/https://safeautonomy.blogspot.com/p/safe-autonomy.html

Phil Koopman comes back to the show for a 2 part episode. During this first one we discuss the dangers of Tesla's electronic door latches, the lack of federal regulations covering these safety gaps, and the broader implications for emerging vehicle technologies. Then SAE and those levels... Phil summarizes this nicely.This weeks links:https://philkoopman.substack.com/p/people-are-still-being-burned-alivehttps://safeautonomy.blogspot.com/2021/11/regulating-AVs-with-human-drivers.htmlhttps://philkoopman.substack.com/p/time-to-formally-define-level-2-vehicle-196https://www.jurist.org/commentary/2023/08/widen-koopman-automated-vehicles-criminal-law/

Hi folks, Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) and its impending regulations is our first topic. AEB works but the industry shill fights against it. Subaru gets hacked (and they are tracking you), traffic cameras in NYC reveal some marital issues, Vietnam and Norway have excessive (?) but interesting (?) fines for traffic violations and recalls.Donate to keep the show going.This weeks links:https://www.reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/trump-administration-reviewing-us-automatic-emergency-braking-rule-2025-01-24/https://www.wired.com/story/emergency-braking-will-save-lives-automakers-want-to-charge-extra-for-it/https://thehill.com/policy/transportation/5110890-sean-duffy-transportation-secretary/https://arstechnica.com/cars/2025/01/trumps-new-head-of-dot-rips-up-us-fuel-efficiency-regulations/https://www.autoevolution.com/news/nhtsa-investigation-into-ford-bluecruise-fatal-crashes-reveals-shocking-detail-245894.htmlhttps://arstechnica.com/cars/2025/01/millions-of-subarus-could-be-remotely-unlocked-tracked-due-to-security-flaws/https://www.nyc.gov/html/dot/downloads/pdf/speed-camera-report.pdfhttps://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/28/world/asia/vietnam-traffic-fines.htmlhttps://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2024/10/08/europe-speeding-day-fines-wealthy/https://www.forbes.com/sites/selikajosiahtalbott/2025/01/27/the-waymo-vandalism-incident-a-wake-up-call-for-the-av-industry/https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2025/RCLRPT-25V010-6500.PDFhttps://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2025/RCLRPT-25V011-2124.PDF

Automakers are still complaining that Automatic Emergency Braking is too impossible... while admitting that at least one Toyota already meets the new standard. The law and law enforcement is struggling with marijuana impaired driving. And Tesla makes it next to impossible to escape from one of their vehicles if they are on fire. Plus recalls.Donate!This weeks links:https://www.autosinnovate.org/posts/press-release/automakers-seek-repeal-of-biden-dot-flawed-aeb-rulehttps://www.msn.com/en-us/autos/news/nhtsa-orders-engineering-analysis-of-ford-bluecruise-after-crashes/ar-AA1xxpxahttps://www.autosafety.org/veterans-teachers-public-health-professionals-consumer-advocates-and-watchdog-groups-file-suit-challenging-the-doges-secret-operations/https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/01/us/marijuana-driving-impairment.htmlhttps://www.msn.com/en-us/urban-infrastructure/transportation-infrastructure/ants-never-overtake-have-smart-traffic-sense-could-solve-urban-transport-challenges/ar-AA1xsHPdhttps://www.wsj.com/articles/self-driving-cars-dont-do-snow-goodyear-says-the-solution-is-smarter-tires-6ccf0e85https://www.ktvu.com/news/closer-look-tesla-cybertrucks-design-following-death-3-piedmont-studentshttps://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2025/RCLRPT-25V006-1666.PDFhttps://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/inv/2023/INCLA-PE23018-11022.pdf

Howdy,Lots to cover this week and we barely make a dent.New York City's congestion pricing and its effects on traffic and pollution;Self driving cars still lacking in data transparency, safety standards, and industry practices;Waymo, the boondoggle at Google?Safety is defined as 'absence of unreasonable risk' and this is nonsense;Telsa recalls and the Cybertruck gets a lot in it's first year;and moreLinks:https://www.wsj.com/us-news/nyc-congestion-pricing-traffic-update-e31e638ahttps://www.iihs.org/news/detail/high-visibility-clothing-may-thwart-pedestrian-crash-prevention-sensorshttps://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-01-09/san-francisco-s-robotaxi-takeover-as-seen-from-city-hallhttps://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2024/12/22/waymo-robotaxi-passengers-harassment/https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2024/12/30/waymo-pedestrians-robotaxi-crosswalks/https://arxiv.org/pdf/2306.01917https://www.wsj.com/tech/uber-lyft-self-driving-taxis-a3659c9chttps://cleantechnica.com/2024/12/29/tesla-is-secretly-recalling-cybertruck-batteries/https://electrek.co/2025/01/13/elon-musk-misrepresents-data-that-shows-tesla-is-still-years-away-from-unsupervised-self-driving/https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2024/RCLRPT-24V957-2661.PDFhttps://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2024/RCLRPT-24V954-5979.PDFhttps://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2025/RCLRPT-25V002-6930.PDF

This week we are joined by Missy Cummings, Director of George Mason University's Autonomy and Robotics Center. Missy walks us through the safety concerns with self driving cars based on your research, talks about the definition of 'safe enough', how laughable remote operations are and lack of functional safety testing.This episode underscores the urgent need for both state and federal regulations to improve safety standards and accountability for autonomous vehicles.Linkshttps://ieeexplore.ieee.org/stamp/stamp.jsp?tp=&arnumber=10778107https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2024/12/30/waymo-pedestrians-robotaxi-crosswalks/https://www.autosafety.org/support-us/https://apnews.com/article/autonomous-vehicles-safety-guidelines-voluntary-nhtsa-8fec0adfb3580eddbef92f4b32a0347d

NHTSA is wrapping up the new year with new rules for whistleblowers, event data recorders and seatbelt warnings. Waymo is the highlight for the 'Gaslight of the Week' due to misleading safety certifications for its autonomous vehicle program. Donald Trump is likely to scrap a rule on crash reporting for autonomous vehicles. Bench seats might be coming back. And recent automotive recalls and potential cybersecurity threats associated with software-defined vehicles.Donate to support this podcasthttps://www.wsj.com/articles/top-u-s-auto-safety-regulator-finalizes-whistleblower-program-rules-bd13316chttps://www.nhtsa.gov/press-releases/nhtsa-finalizes-seat-belt-reminder-rule-increase-seat-belt-use-improve-occupanthttps://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2024-29862.pdfhttps://www.msn.com/en-us/money/markets/trump-is-probably-going-to-kill-the-crash-reporting-rule-that-made-tesla-look-bad/ar-AA1vOXkAhttps://waymo.com/blog/2024/12/waymos-first-responder-program-receives-independent-safety-confirmation/https://www.tuvsud.com/en-us/resource-centre/white-papers/automated-driving-requires-international-regulationshttps://www.sae.org/standards/content/avsc-d-02-2024/https://www.sae.org/news/2024/11/cybersecurity-for-software-defined-vehicleshttps://www.roadandtrack.com/news/a63183166/bench-seat-comeback/https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2022/RCLRPT-22V420-1957.PDFhttps://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2024/RCLRPT-24V918-4585.PDFhttps://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2024/RCLRPT-24V925-5571.PDFhttps://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2024/RCLRPT-24V920-3537.PDF

GM finally listened to us and/or did some basic math and realized that GM Cruise was a dumpster fire that needed to be extinguished. Imagine what they could have done with the $10 Billion they squandered.A recent AAA survey covers risky driver behaviors and the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety's findings that vehicle height increases pedestrian injury severity. Consumer Reports' reliability and owner satisfaction surveys show that Rivians are unreliable but make their owners happy. And troubling statistics from Kids in Car Safety about cars stolen with children inside.Join the Fight for Safer Cars!Linkshttps://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2024/12/10/gm-cruise-scraps-robotaxi/https://www.iihs.org/news/detail/vehicle-height-compounds-dangers-of-speed-for-pedestrianshttps://newsroom.aaa.com/2024/12/the-deadly-trio-on-u-s-roads-speeding-distractions-and-aggression/https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/car-reliability-owner-satisfaction/who-makes-the-most-reliable-cars-a7824554938/https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/car-reliability-owner-satisfaction/most-and-least-liked-car-brands-a1291429338/https://www.msn.com/en-za/technology/tech-companies/family-blames-elon-musk-for-son-s-death-while-driving-tesla-in-autopilot-mode/ar-AA1vuKNHhttps://www.msn.com/en-us/autos/general/nearly-a-dozen-cars-stolen-with-kids-left-inside-over-thanksgiving-car-safety-group-warns/ar-AA1vlNw0https://jalopnik.com/missouri-has-the-most-dangerous-traffic-laws-in-the-u-s-1851715759https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2024/RCLRPT-24V896-3848.PDFhttps://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2024/RCLRPT-24V900-4741.PDFhttps://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2024/RCLRPT-24V898-1694.PDF

This episode delves into the effectiveness of advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) in keeping drivers engaged, the risks posed by partial automation, and the need for regulatory oversight. We highlight issues with Tesla's approach to autonomous driving, including its reliance on remote operators. Recalls for vehicles from Pagani, GM, Hyundai, Mercedes-Benz, and Porsche are discussed, emphasizing ongoing problems like water intrusion and rearview camera failures. The episode closes with listener mail addressing seatbelt comfort for short women and a general call for improved vehicle safety features.Links:https://www.autosafety.org/support-us/https://www.iihs.org/news/detail/partial-automation-that-allows-some-manual-steering-may-help-keep-drivers-engagedhttps://www.npr.org/2024/12/02/nx-s1-5165290/crash-prevention-technology-aeb-debatehttps://www.msn.com/en-us/autos/news/nhtsa-opens-inquiry-into-fiery-piedmont-cybertruck-crash-that-killed-3/ar-AA1v0Pw3https://techcrunch.com/2024/11/26/tesla-appears-to-be-building-a-teleoperations-team-for-its-robotaxi-service/https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2024/12/nightmare-zipcar-outage-is-a-warning-against-complete-app-dependency/https://www.nature.com/articles/s41467-024-48526-4https://techxplore.com/news/2024-12-autonomous-vehicle-safety-prefixer-sensor.htmlhttps://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2024/RCLRPT-24V891-4776.PDFhttps://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2024/RCLRPT-24V894-9506.PDFhttps://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2024/RCLRPT-24V879-3883.PDFhttps://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2024/RCLRPT-24V874-2474.PDFhttps://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2024/RCLRPT-24V889-9718.PDF

Happy Thanksgiving listeners!This week we share our top ten things we are thankful for in car safety. Highlights include the Tesla Cybertruck and full self-driving technology, NHTSA's recent improvements and penalties, and shout-outs to people and organizations contributing to automotive safety such as the anonymous engineers that make cars safer.Links:https://philkoopman.substack.com/p/debunking-tesla-safest-car-on-the?r=1tnaed&triedRedirect=truehttps://www.nhtsa.gov/press-releases/nhtsa-releases-2024-early-estimates-decrease-traffic-fatalitieshttps://www.torquenews.com/17995/five-ways-prevent-your-tesla-killing-youhttps://www.aol.com/finance/gen-z-might-safest-generation-174820842.htmlhttps://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2024/RCAK-24V868-3172.pdfhttps://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2024-27349.pdfhttps://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2024/RCLRPT-24V872-9710.PDFhttps://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2024/RCLRPT-24V877-1247.PDF

Topics:Kudos to NHTSA for NCAP improvements;Frowns to Ford for recalls;New DOT secretary;Will Washington rubber stamp all of Elon's dreams?Tesla drivers are dangerous;Tesla's will trap you in a fire;Renewable natural gas explained;Recall roundup;Links:https://apnews.com/article/automobile-safety-nhtsa-crash-pedestrian-2fc22f755c51bfe9bb668f90e8ee8956https://www.freep.com/story/money/cars/2024/11/16/nhtsa-pedestrian-safety-rule-vehicle-design-head-protection/76094618007/https://apnews.com/article/trump-duffy-cabinet-transportation-secretary-c465bbc516b5f898233f86bee31a7a45https://www.freep.com/story/news/investigations/2024/11/14/nhtsa-ford-vehicle-recall-rules-penalty/76293055007/https://jalopnik.com/teslas-are-the-most-fatal-cars-on-the-road-study-finds-1851700691https://philkoopman.substack.com/p/people-are-still-being-burned-alivehttps://www.catf.us/resource/flaring-accountability/https://www.nvidia.com/en-us/self-driving-cars/https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Missy-Cummings/publication/385936888_Identifying_Research_Gaps_through_Self-Driving_Car_Data_Analysis/links/673c687ab903016a31c41bfb/Identifying-Research-Gaps-through-Self-Driving-Car-Data-Analysis.pdfhttps://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2024/RCLRPT-24V843-7446.PDFhttps://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2024/RCLRPT-24V839-5482.PDFhttps://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2024/RCLRPT-24V852-6661.PDF

Topics:Rivian and Volkswagen join forces;NHTSA kinda sorta asks Tesla to clear up it's communications around cars that drive themselves;What will Elon's department of efficiency mean for auto safety?Fred deep dives into duty of care with a focus on hazard mitigation;Recalls and rusting cybertrucks;and moreLinks:https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/12/business/volkswagen-rivian-electric-vehicles.htmlhttps://www.autosafety.org/us-agency-says-teslas-public-statements-imply-that-its-vehicles-can-drive-themselves-they-cant/https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/11/13/department-of-government-efficiency-musk-ramaswamy/https://finance.yahoo.com/news/gm-bicyclist-alert-technology-standard-110315432.htmlhttps://insideevs.com/news/740529/hyundai-touchscreen-physical-buttons/https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/companies/california-agency-boosts-reporting-requirements-for-autonomous-vehicle-incidents/ar-AA1tHGEohttps://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2024/RCLRPT-24V797-1282.PDFhttps://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2024/RCLRPT-24V838-2270.PDFhttps://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2024/RCLRPT-24V832-7628.PDFhttps://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2024/RCLRPT-24V829-2369.PDFMake a donation today.

Deep breaths... Hummer EV, what the election means for NHTSA, regulations and everything related to safety. Are LED headlights too brights? Zoox and Tesla have a spat. It's a new world.This weeks links:https://arstechnica.com/cars/2024/11/driving-the-biggest-least-efficient-electric-car-the-hummer-ev-suv/https://www.theverge.com/2024/11/2/24285399/amazon-zoox-robotaxi-nhtsa-fmvss-complyhttps://electrek.co/2024/10/31/elon-musk-snaps-at-zoox-co-founder-over-critical-tesla-fsd-comments/https://electrek.co/2024/11/04/tesla-updated-its-summon-feature-now-this-owner-cant-get-to-his-car/https://www.theguardian.com/global/2024/oct/31/headlights-too-brighthttps://jalopnik.com/fuel-doors-should-always-be-on-the-passenger-side-do-n-1851689173https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2024/RCLRPT-24V798-1656.PDFhttps://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2024/RCLRPT-24V794-3598.PDFhttps://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2024/RCLRPT-24V812-2619.PDFhttps://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2024/RCLRPT-24V814-5848.PDFhttps://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2024/RCLRPT-24V802-9220.PDF

This week: we start by examining the hype around robo-taxis and their impact on public transportation improvements in automatic emergency braking technology, citing a recent study by AAA, yet highlighting its limitations at higher speeds. Automotive data privacy and consumers' right to control data collected by vehicles, emphasizing the need for regulation. the challenge of detecting and regulating marijuana impairment in driversa discussion on planned obsolescence and its implications for the longevity and safety of vehicles.and moreLinks:https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-10-24/robotaxis-aren-t-going-to-help-save-public-transportationhttps://www.theverge.com/2024/10/24/24276802/automatic-emergency-braking-aeb-forward-collision-aaahttps://www.msn.com/en-us/autos/other/one-country-is-dominating-american-safety-ratings-and-its-not-the-us/ar-AA1t2V8Dhttps://www.wtap.com/2024/10/28/data-driven-consumer-disclosure-report-exposes-not-just-home-addresses-driving-habits/https://www.ttnews.com/articles/aurora-autonomous-riskhttps://electrek.co/2024/10/23/ford-ceo-doesnt-want-to-give-up-this-chinese-ev-hes-driving/https://www.mlive.com/news/2024/10/police-stuck-with-old-imperfect-tactics-to-decide-who-is-too-high-to-drive.htmlhttps://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2024/RCLRPT-24V767-7425.PDFhttps://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2024/RCLRPT-24V770-2912.PDF

Topics this week: the decline in all-rider helmet lawsthe historical impact of the 1964 'chicken tax' on the dominance of SUVs, the ongoing issues with Tesla's 'Full Self-Driving' and Summon features. the challenges faced by first responders with electric vehiclesthe intricacies of autonomous vehicle perception technologyrecallsLinks:https://www.iihs.org/news/detail/lax-helmet-laws-have-killed-more-than-20-000-motorcyclists-study-showshttps://www.nsc.org/road/resources/road-to-zero/massive-hazards-new-rtz-report-on-light-truckshttps://apnews.com/article/tesla-full-self-driving-investigation-pedestrian-killed-f2121166d60d85bd173a734c91049e73https://www.nbcwashington.com/investigations/no-one-in-the-car-self-driving-app-raises-questions-after-maryland-crash/3746690/https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/saskatoon/tesla-crash-after-police-pursuit-highlights-challenges-electric-cars-pose-for-1st-responders-1.7335290https://jalopnik.com/gateway/these-are-the-worst-experiences-youve-had-selling-a-car-1851678885https://cohen.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/congressman-cohen-reintroduces-school-bus-safety-acthttps://www.wsj.com/tech/waymo-san-francisco-self-driving-robotaxis-uber-244feecfhttps://www.msn.com/en-us/autos/news/chrysler-surges-ahead-in-the-recall-race/ar-AA1sHsNZhttps://www.ford.ca/technology/connected-services/bluecruise/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EyzRwXowJDIhttps://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2024/RCLRPT-24V763-9335.PDFhttps://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2024/RCLRPT-24V757-9102.PDF

This week we debunk Elon Musk's grandiose claims about Tesla's Robo Taxi, highlighting regulatory and safety hurdles, and the inflated value of Tesla's stock driven by speculative products. Regulators can't seem to keep up with the new safety needs of autonomous vehicles and Vehicle to Infrastructure (V2X) but Gatik AI is making an effort by adopting UL4600. The EU states the obvious - the CyberTruck is for people that don't care about people and recall roundup.This weeks links:https://www.wsj.com/business/autos/elon-musk-tesla-robotaxi-acfc5e3bhttps://www.wsj.com/business/autos/elon-musk-tesla-robotaxi-acfc5e3bhttps://www.iihs.org/news/detail/automakers-quickly-improve-seat-belt-reminders-in-response-to-iihs-ratingshttps://cse.engin.umich.edu/stories/protecting-connected-self-driving-vehicles-from-hackershttps://www.ttnews.com/articles/gatik-ai-autonomous-audithttps://www.wired.com/story/a-rubberized-cybertruck-is-ploughing-through-european-pedestrian-safety-rules/https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/crl8187l920ohttps://www.npr.org/2024/10/09/nx-s1-5147420/honda-recall-steering-problem-civichttps://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2024/RCLRPT-24V748-8424.PDFhttps://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2024/RCLRPT-24V739-1481.PDF

Big thank you to Janette Fennell from Kids and Cars Safety for sending us some cool swag.This weeks topics include:Tesla's controversial full self-driving claims;Regulatory issues surrounding autonomous vehicles;Self-certification in vehicle crash testing;A Fisker recall update;When/why do vehicles get crash tested;The New York legal loopholes in drug-impaired driving; Recalls and more...Links:https://www.iihs.org/news/detail/fewer-drivers-are-opting-out-of-lane-departure-preventionhttps://www.reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/uber-lyft-drivers-use-teslas-makeshift-robotaxis-raising-safety-concerns-2024-10-03/https://electrek.co/2024/10/02/elon-musk-celebrates-winning-lawsuit-tesla-self-driving-claims-embarrassing-defense/https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/car-safety/some-cars-will-never-be-crash-tested-crash-test-ratings-a9250800738/https://philkoopman.substack.com/p/remote-assistants-for-autonomoushttps://techcrunch.com/2024/10/04/gm-is-working-on-an-eyes-off-hands-off-driving-system/https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/prosecutors-federal-officials-push-to-close-loophole-in-new-york-law-that-allows-drugged-driving/ar-AA1rO5zj?ocid=BingNewsVerphttps://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2024/RCLRPT-24V720-8602.PDFhttps://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2024/RCLRPT-24V729-8495.PDFhttps://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2024/RCLRPT-24V718-2751.PDFhttps://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2024/RCLRPT-24E081-6474.PDF

Hello listener. Here are some highlights from this weeks episode:NHTSA is making GM Cruise submit a report of it's software updates every 90 days. Anthony suggests NHTSA ask for the commit logs and other developer documentation so they don't get gaslit.Tesla's FSD requires a human to do the full self driving part.Consumer Reports looks at the CyberTruck and they think visibility sucks.Kia gets hacked and provides a good example of bad cybersecurity in the auto space.Fred explains latency and it's got nothing to do with lace or lattes.plus recalls and moreThis weeks links:https://www.nhtsa.gov/press-releases/consent-order-cruise-crash-reportinghttps://arstechnica.com/cars/2024/09/tesla-full-self-driving-requires-human-intervention-every-13-miles/https://arstechnica.com/cars/2024/09/flaw-in-kia-web-portal-let-researchers-track-hack-cars/https://www.carscoops.com/2024/09/fisker-flip-flops-again-requires-owners-to-pay-for-recall-repairs-but-feds-beg-to-differ/https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2024/09/ubers-mandatory-arbitration-upheld-in-case-over-severe-crash-injuries/https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/hybrids-evs/tesla-cybertruck-review-a4750335741/https://www.theverge.com/2024/9/30/24258232/tesla-cybertruck-fsd-early-access-v12-roll-outhttps://insideevs.com/news/734637/zeekr-7x-window-breaking-flooding/https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2024/RCLRPT-24V708-3072.PDFhttps://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2024/RCLRPT-24V694-7731.PDFhttps://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2024/RCLRPT-24V704-8105.PDFhttps://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2024/RCLRPT-24V715-5912.PDFhttps://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2024/RCLRPT-24V702-4982.PDF

Highlights:The Biden administration's policy on limiting Chinese and Russian vehicle technology to protect U.S. data, and the general challenges in tracing vehicle components' origins. The DHS warns about counterfeit airbags.Anthony calls BS on Sam AltmanMichael tells CarMax they are responsible for recallsFred points out flaws in Torc Robotics and explains GPSThis weeks links:https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2024/09/23/fact-sheet-protecting-america-from-connected-vehicle-technology-from-countries-of-concern/https://www.dhs.gov/hsi/news/2024/09/23/automotive-safety-awareness-campaign-warns-consumers-about-counterfeit-airbagshttps://www.motortrend.com/reviews/mercedes-benz-drive-pilot-95-first-drive-review/https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/cars/2024/09/20/cars-trucks-recalls-dangerous-defects-automakers-government/74983075007/https://www.wsj.com/business/airlines/electronic-warfare-spooks-airlines-pilots-and-air-safety-officials-60959bbdhttps://torc.ai/safety/ https://ia.samaltman.com/https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2024/RCLRPT-24V693-6879.PDFhttps://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2024/RCLRPT-24V674-9670.PDFhttps://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2024/RCLRPT-24V684-3061.PDFhttps://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2024/RCLRPT-24V673-6793.PDF

Waymo goes full PR campaign and gets some "journalists" to write that Waymo is safer than a human... without explaining that Waymo's data is like comparing apples to astronauts. Basically, Waymo is better than the worst human drivers on small subset of roads, at slow speeds in limited conditions. Maybe. IIHS releases a study showing that partial automation is, at best, partially beneficial, DC doesn't enforcement traffic camera tickets, Fred explains 4 wheel drive. a Tesla semi catches on fire and Fisker tries to get out of paying for a recall.This weeks links:https://arstechnica.com/cars/2024/09/human-drivers-are-to-blame-for-most-serious-waymo-collisions/https://www.iihs.org/news/detail/drivers-quickly-learn-to-skirt-limits-set-by-partial-automation-systemshttps://arstechnica.com/cars/2024/09/tesla-autopilot-and-other-assists-increase-distracted-driving-study-finds/https://www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/2024/09/17/dc-child-struck-driver-tickets/https://www.washingtonpost.com/transportation/2023/05/02/dc-traffic-tickets-driving-penalties/https://yakym.house.gov/posts/congressmen-yakym-carter-introduce-legislation-to-end-roadside-deaths-involving-disabled-vehicleshttps://www.thedrive.com/news/as-if-it-couldnt-get-worse-for-fisker-owners-now-they-have-to-pay-for-recallshttps://www.msn.com/en-us/news/technology/tesla-semi-fire-required-50-000-gallons-of-water-to-extinguish/ar-AA1qvY7lhttps://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2024/RCLRPT-24V649-7005.PDFhttps://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/inv/2024/INOA-PE24025-19754.pdf

We start off this week with California's proposed Intelligent Speed Assistance (ISA) bill, which aims to warn drivers exceeding speed limits by 10 mph. Next is NHTSA's new safety standards for pedestrian protection and other auto safety innovations. Then, we critique unrealistic claims about autonomous vehicles and highlight a recent investigation into Jeep vehicles catching fire.This weeks links:https://www.autosafety.org/support-us/https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2024/09/10/cars-drivers-speeding-regulations-technology/https://www.nhtsa.gov/press-releases/nhtsa-proposes-new-vehicle-safety-standard-protect-pedestrianshttps://electrek.co/2024/09/10/it-turns-out-cyclists-actually-should-roll-through-stop-signs-heres-why/https://arstechnica.com/cars/2024/09/driverless-semis-could-be-months-away/https://www.forbes.com/councils/forbestechcouncil/2024/09/10/from-innovation-to-reality-how-autonomous-trucks-may-revolutionize-transportation-and-logistics/https://apnews.com/article/jeep-fire-investigation-wrangler-gladiator-e0e10724623de88fedcc9f9b7265eb20https://www.huffpost.com/entry/car-safety-products-amazon_l_66db5dcde4b01c1d24fc1de2https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2024/RCLRPT-24V653-8509.PDFhttps://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2024/RCLRPT-24V652-8636.PDFhttps://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2024/RCLRPT-24V643-5167.PDFhttps://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2024/RCLRPT-24V651-4313.PDF

Finally, a congressional bill aimed at setting federal standards for hood height and visibility to protect pedestrians. Another failure of partial automation systems like Ford's Blue Cruise and Tesla's Autopilot. Anthony let's loose on the NY Times, Amazon is using bad tech to monitor it's drivers and the recalls galore.This weeks links:https://www.npr.org/2024/08/23/nx-s1-5084276/pedestrian-protection-bill-bigger-cars-truckshttps://abcnews.go.com/Technology/wireStory/philadelphia-woman-driving-partially-automated-mustang-mach-charged-113359116https://www.nytimes.com/2024/09/04/technology/waymo-expansion-alphabet.htmlhttps://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2024/09/03/technology/zoox-self-driving-cars-remote-control.htmlhttps://jalopnik.com/amazon-bans-its-drivers-from-moving-their-own-lips-too-1851639312https://www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/2024/08/23/vision-zero-dc-traffic-deaths/https://www.bostonglobe.com/2024/08/29/opinion/ai-medicine-neurosurgery-robot-doctors/https://arxiv.org/pdf/2408.07758https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2024/RCLRPT-24V640-9001.PDFhttps://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2024/RCLRPT-24V635-5852.PDFhttps://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2024/RCLRPT-24T009-4247.PDFhttps://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2024/RMISC-24V615-5182.pdf

This week we are joined by Mike Nelson, chair and founder of QuantivRisk, a risk management and technology company. The discussion focuses on QuantivRisk's innovative approach to analyzing vehicle data and video to objectively assess automotive accidents. This episode covers the challenges of defining and litigating safety in the context of ADAS and autonomous vehicles, particularly the complexity involved in evaluating AI decisions during accidents.This weeks links:https://www.autosafety.org/support-us/https://quantivrisk.com/https://www.getcruise.com/news/blog/2024/uber-and-cruise-to-deploy-autonomous-vehicles-on-the-uber-platform/

A follow up on honking Waymo'sWill V2X (Vehicle-to-Everything) happen?.The Automated Vehicle Safety Consortium lacks consumer and academic vetting in their recommendations for automated vehicle safety.Software stress testingRecalls from Ford and BMWThis weeks links:https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/technology/waymo-director-says-the-company-s-cars-won-t-honk-at-each-other-anymore/ar-AA1p7puchttps://www.npr.org/2024/08/16/nx-s1-5078616/cars-v2x-connected-vehicles-transportation-dot-nhtsahttps://www.cleveland.com/news/2024/08/odot-reports-fewer-crashes-where-traffic-signs-have-been-replaced-with-radar-based-technology.htmlhttps://newsroom.aaa.com/2024/08/the-pandemics-tenacious-grip-on-traffic-safety/https://www.wsj.com/business/autos/cybertruck-buyers-get-unusual-surprise-a-brand-new-truck-delivered-with-dirt-and-mud-eccd274ahttps://jalopnik.com/tesla-semi-battery-pack-bursts-into-flames-and-spews-to-1851626775https://www.cnbc.com/2024/08/19/gm-lays-off-more-than-1000-salaried-software-and-services-employees.htmlhttps://www.bbc.com/future/article/20150505-the-numbers-that-lead-to-disasterhttps://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2024/RCLRPT-24V597-8956.PDFhttps://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2024/RCLRPT-24V593-3301.PDFhttps://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2024/RCLRPT-24V594-2205.PDFhttps://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2024/RCLRPT-24V591-7109.PDFhttps://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2024/RCLRPT-24V598-3756.PDFhttps://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2024/RCLRPT-24V608-7082.PDF

Welcome to the chaos of self-driving Waymo vehicles in San Francisco, Elon Musk's questionable promises on robo taxis, and the potential dangers of autonomous vehicles on highways. We question the AV industry's adherence to ethical practices and discuss the severe consequences of failing lithium-ion batteries. Plus recalls. And get your Takata airbag replaced.This weeks links:https://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2024/08/self-driving-waymo-cars-keep-sf-residents-awake-all-night-by-honking-at-each-other/https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/companies/uber-ceo-says-theres-a-potentially-big-problem-with-elon-musks-robotaxi-idea/ar-AA1oxrty?ocid=BingNewsVerphttps://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2024/08/08/tech/korea-ev-explosion-safety-fears/https://cleantechnica.com/2024/08/11/the-self-driving-startup-everyone-forgot-about-weve-actually-dramatically-accelerated-our-autonomy-progress/https://users.ece.cmu.edu/~koopman/ece649/lectures/24_ethics.pdfhttps://www.iihs.org/news/detail/with-the-right-mindset-speed-limiting-technology-can-be-liberatinghttps://www.iihs.org/news/detail/lighted-crosswalks-make-drivers-more-apt-to-yield-to-pedestrianshttps://philkoopman.substack.com/p/the-new-gm-cruise-safety-planhttps://jalopnik.com/polestar-won-t-offer-self-driving-tech-until-100-perce-1851608555https://patch.com/new-york/midtown-nyc/traffic-new-york-city-now-worst-world-literally-reporthttps://arstechnica.com/cars/2024/08/765000-owners-still-have-airbags-recalled-in-2015-stop-driving-ford-says/https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2024/RCLRPT-24V583-3553.PDFhttps://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2024/RCLRPT-24E066-7144.PDF

Hey Listeners,How do we feel about bullet points? This week we cover topics like...Update on the ARC airbag recall implicating 50 million airbags with defects, leading to potential ruptures;Tesla's reporting on Autopilot crashes and the WSJ's great investigation; Data privacy issues with car companies like GM, who sell user driving data.;The financial math behind the autonomous vehicle industry;Recalls and more;This weeks links:https://www.nhtsa.gov/sites/nhtsa.gov/files/2024-07/ARC-Supplemental-Initial-Decision-NHTSA-2023-0038-web.pdfhttps://www.wsj.com/business/autos/tesla-autopilot-crash-investigation-997b0129https://philkoopman.substack.com/p/the-new-gm-cruise-safety-planhttps://gizmodo.com/senators-call-on-the-ftc-to-investigate-data-hungry-car-companies-2000480597https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2024/RCLRPT-24V561-5843.PDFhttps://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2024/RCLRPT-24V562-9973.PDFhttps://www.wsj.com/business/autos/tesla-to-recall-more-than-1-8-million-vehicles-due-to-hood-issues-8291aa00https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/inv/2024/INOA-EA24003-10819.pdfhttps://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/inv/2024/INOA-PE24019-10093.pdfhttps://www.autosafety.org/support-us/

We're off this week. This is repeat of an episode that a lot of people missed. It's a good one. Don't miss. Or any episodes.https://www.autosafety.org/support-us/

The dangers of capacitive controls, seatback safety standards, the nonsense spewing from Elon Musk, the FCC toying with us over V2X and GM Cruise continues to gaslight General Motors. Plus we discuss the importance of robust software testing.This weeks links:https://arstechnica.com/cars/2024/07/vw-id-4-owners-report-unintended-acceleration-blame-steering-wheel-design/https://www.nhtsa.gov/press-releases/nhtsa-takes-step-toward-improving-occupant-protectionhttps://www.iihs.org/news/detail/most-small-suvs-perform-well-in-rear-autobrake-evaluationhttps://www.repairerdrivennews.com/2024/07/19/fcc-to-vote-on-auto-safety-spectrum-rules-backed-by-auto-innovators/https://www.cbp.gov/newsroom/local-media-release/norfolk-cbp-and-nhtsa-seize-14-noncompliant-tuk-tuk-food-buggies-golfhttps://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/oscar-mayer-wienermobile-in-rollover-wreck-in-illinois-no-injuries-reported/ar-BB1qrdNC?ocid=BingNewsSerphttps://www.msn.com/en-us/money/companies/gm-s-cruise-origin-robotaxi-is-officially-dead/ar-BB1qtI0p?ocid=BingNewsVerphttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/On_Bullshithttps://philkoopman.substack.com/p/crowdstrike-failure-analysishttps://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2024/RCLRPT-24V538-4452.PDFhttps://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2024/RCLRPT-24V510-1575.PDFhttps://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2024/RCLRPT-24V513-4713.PDFhttps://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2024/RCLRPT-24V528-3962.PDFhttps://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2024/RCLRPT-24V529-2962.PDF

Dr. Jonathan Gitlin, senior automotive writer for Ars Technica, joins us this week. Jonathan discusses his career shift, passion for cars, and his experiences test-driving numerous vehicles. This week we delve into the efficacy and ethics of advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), Tesla's self-driving claims, and challenges within urban transportation infrastructures.This weeks links:https://arstechnica.com/author/jonathan-m-gitlin/https://arstechnica.com/cars/2024/07/partial-automated-driving-systems-dont-make-driving-safer-study-finds/https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2024/07/11/elon-musk-tesla-full-self-driving/https://www.reuters.com/technology/musk-says-he-requested-extra-time-design-change-robotaxi-2024-07-15/https://www.cnn.com/2024/07/01/cars/electric-car-battery-charge?cid=ios_apphttps://www.theguardian.com/environment/article/2024/jul/15/electric-vehicles-bidirectional-charging-national-gridhttps://www.autosafety.org/support-us/

This week we cover recent controversies surrounding Tesla's Full Self-Driving technology, revealing how manual interventions and YouTuber feedback fuel the myth of advanced AI automation and into the broader issues of automotive safety, discussing open-source software's pitfalls and the potential cybersecurity risks in modern vehicles. Other highlights include varied recalls from manufacturers like GM, Toyota, Nissan, Ford, and Lucid.Links:https://www.autoblog.com/2024/07/09/tesla-self-driving-bias-musk-and-influencers-get-priority-in-autonomous-driving-ai-development/https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2024/06/27/tesla-death-wife-lawsuit-damages/https://www.popsci.com/technology/self-cleaning-tesla/https://jalopnik.com/fan-boy-finally-criticizes-tesla-after-2-broken-tesla-c-1851573471https://www.theverge.com/2024/7/6/24193094/phoenix-waymo-car-pulled-over-traffic-stop-oncoming-lane-policehttps://gothamist.com/news/jfk-airports-newest-ride-not-planes-but-self-driving-shuttleshttps://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2024/RCLRPT-24V491-8985.PDFhttps://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2024/RCLRPT-24V498-2475.PDFhttps://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2024/RCLRPT-24V482-8101.PDFhttps://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2024/RCLRPT-24V486-3579.PDFhttps://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2024/RCLRPT-24V493-4480.PDFhttps://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2024/RCLRPT-24V497-2271.PDFhttps://www.autosafety.org/support-us/

This is a rerun. In this episode guests Dr. Jeff Wishart and Phil Koopman explain the history of autonomous vehicles, why safety is really really hard, that human drivers are not bad and that it is pure speculation if a self driving car will ever be safer than a human.

The Auto Industry is once again against safety and is fighting NHTSA on Automatic Emergency Braking rules. Specifically the Alliance for Automotive Innovation and John Bozzella, for claiming new AEB rules are 'impossible' to implement while also admitting that they are in use today. Michael takes apart ARK Investments for their ridiculous take on Telsa and we delve into recalls with another entry from a Tesla CyberTruck.This weeks links:https://www.msn.com/en-us/autos/news/auto-industry-pleads-with-biden-administration-to-reconsider-automatic-braking-rule/ar-BB1oOpy3https://www.iihs.org/news/detail/designers-must-make-vehicles-safe-for-everyone--not-just-drivers-and-passengershttps://www.nhtsa.gov/press-releases/2024-Q1-traffic-fatality-estimateshttps://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2024/06/25/cruise-gm-new-ceo-marc-whitten/https://advocacy.consumerreports.org/press_release/nhtsa-urged-to-get-toxic-flame-retardant-chemicals-out-of-cars/https://safeintheseat.com/the-ultimate-guide-to-flame-retardants-in-car-seats/https://www.nhtsa.gov/sites/nhtsa.gov/files/documents/13069a-ads2.0_090617_v9a_tag.pdfhttps://www.ark-invest.com/articles/valuation-models/arks-tesla-price-target-2029https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2024/RCLRPT-24V442-3110.PDFhttps://www.msn.com/en-us/autos/news/toyota-issues-a-recall-and-stop-sale-for-the-grand-highlander-and-lexus-tx/ar-BB1oFrU6https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2024/RCLRPT-24V445-2784.PDFhttps://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2024/RCLRPT-24V444-2781.PDFhttps://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2024/RCLRPT-24V456-3775.PDF

Waymo issued a recall after a RoboTaxi crash into a telephone pole. We delve into the complexity of validating software updates for autonomous cars and how Waymo is gaslighting us. IISH has a survey showing driver support for anti-speeding technologies. Fred shares safety tips for proper seating in vehicles, emphasizing the importance of seatbelt use and correct seating positions. Plus self driving cars in China and recalls.This weeks links:https://www.autosafety.org/av-bill-of-rights/https://www.theverge.com/2024/6/12/24175489/waymo-recall-telephone-poll-crash-phoenix-software-maphttps://www.iihs.org/news/detail/most-drivers-would-be-ok-with-anti-speeding-tech-in-vehicles-survey-showshttps://www.nytimes.com/2024/06/13/business/china-driverless-cars.htmlhttps://www.nytimes.com/2024/06/13/business/china-driverless-car-safety.htmlhttps://safetycaseframework.aurora.tech/gsnhttps://www.wsj.com/business/logistics/left-turn-dangers-city-streets-4cbde78fhttps://jalopnik.com/alpine-s-a290-electric-hot-hatch-will-teach-you-to-driv-1851537628https://www.consumerreports.org/car-safety/right-way-to-sit-behind-the-wheel-of-a-car/https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2024/RCLRPT-24E049-1733.PDFhttps://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2024/RCLRPT-24V418-3398.PDFhttps://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2024/RCLRPT-24V436-3057.PDF

This weeks we start with rising trends in high-speed police chases resulting in crashes and deaths, emphasizing the need for stricter regulations on when such pursuits should occur. We critique European vs. U.S. safety standards and explore advanced technology such as 'license plate trackers' and police tools for remotely stopping cars. Gaslight section covers criticisms of companies like GM Cruise and Waymo. Plus recalls.This weeks links:https://www.autosafety.org/support-us/https://www.theverge.com/2024/6/11/24176206/gm-cruise-invest-850-million-operational-cost-houstonhttps://www.timesunion.com/state/article/fatal-police-chases-ny-death-19369809.phphttps://www.timesunion.com/state/article/ny-police-car-chases-increase-19369787.phphttps://www.vox.com/policy/354561/pedestrian-fatalities-car-safety-ratingshttps://www.wsj.com/articles/volvo-says-users-can-track-source-of-battery-metals-in-its-evs-54f6e4f7https://ca.news.yahoo.com/rules-road-heard-low-rolling-100000539.htmlhttps://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2024/RCLRPT-24V407-5130.PDFhttps://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2024/RCLRPT-24V400-2357.PDFhttps://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/inv/2024/INOA-PE24017-13334.pdf

Mississippian Michael Brooks faces the fact that more car crashes happen in the South. But the data is a bit suspect as Massachusetts seems not to live up to it's reputation. Also Japanese automakers Toyota, Mazda, and Honda mishandling vehicle safety tests. This week Fred examines Tesla's ambitious yet problematic GigaCasting manufacturing process and its implications on vehicle safety and repair costs. The hosts conclude with several nominations for 'Gaslight of the Week' and discuss the rising concerns over automated driving technology and vehicle manufacturing shortcuts that impact safety. +1 if you could tell that the last sentence was written by AI.This weeks links:https://www.autosafety.org/support-us/https://www.consumeraffairs.com/automotive/where-do-most-car-accidents-happen.htmlhttps://www.nytimes.com/2024/06/03/business/japan-toyota-testing-investigation.htmlhttps://techcrunch.com/2024/06/03/gms-cruise-is-testing-robotaxis-in-dallas-again/https://www.ttnews.com/articles/advisory-underride-guardhttps://jalopnik.com/gm-hopes-a-clutch-pedal-is-enough-to-make-enthusiasts-b-1851498673https://www.cnbc.com/2024/05/01/tesla-retreats-from-next-generation-gigacasting-manufacturing-process.htmlhttps://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2024/RCLRPT-24V372-1533.PDFhttps://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2024/RCLRPT-24V376-3527.PDFhttps://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2024/RCLRPT-24V381-6004.PDFhttps://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2024/RCLRPT-24V368-8061.PDF