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A discussion on auto safety issues and technological developments, in hopes of providing consumers and enthusiasts with a better understanding of modern vehicles, safety systems, and current issues in the auto industry.

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    Tesla fails, congestion pricing wins.

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2025 56:50 Transcription Available


    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

    Tariffs, Tesla and Transit

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2025 61:33


    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

    Distracted Driving Month and better safety tech

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2025 63:22 Transcription Available


    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

    Liberate you from safety!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2025 56:49


    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

    Ask a Canadian with George Iny

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2025 55:41


    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/

    AV's:  An Attractive Nuisance

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2025 63:29


    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

    Life in the fast lane... it's not great.

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2025 59:09


    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

    Tarrifs, Chinese AV regulations and road safety

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2025 60:19


    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

    What's the difference between Waymo and the Titanic?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2025 64:14


    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

    Driving on Thin Ice: Musketeers vs. Safety Advocates

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2025 61:05


    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

    Start your own robo-taxi company with Phil Koopman

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2025 66:22


    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, Autonomous Vehicle Safety and Tesla's hidden door handles

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2025 56:27


    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/

    AEB works today, traffic cameras and a collander for your car?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2025 65:06


    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 resist safety, Tesla resists common sense

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2025 56:27


    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

    What is a safety? Waymo don't know.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2025 67:21


    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

    Missy Cummings: Insights into Self-Driving Tech and Safety

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2025 55:41


    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

    Waymo, Whistleblowers, and the Return of Bench Seats

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2024 63:36


    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

    Cruise runs out of juice and car jackers need to check the backseat

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2024 59:55


    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

    Partially Automated Failings and Remote Controlled Robo-Taxi's

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2024 61:13


    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

    Top Ten Lists: Tesla Turkeys and NHSTA's last stand?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 28, 2024 42:50


    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

    Elon's Escape Room: Can You Get Out of a Flaming Tesla?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2024 64:35


    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

    The Chronicles of Auto-Infamy: Drowsy, Distracted, and a Dash of Rust

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2024 65:43


    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.

    Auto Safety in an Unregulated World and Headlights Too Bright

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2024 55:17


    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

    Future Tech Debates: Safety, Automation, and Planned Obsolescence

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2024 58:51


    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

    From Helmets to Hydrogen, From Tesla to Waymo PR machinations

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2024 64:23


    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

    Tesla: Autonomous Revolution, Illusion or Delusion?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2024 58:50


    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

    Robo Rides and Recall Realities

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2024 71:17


    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

    Full Self Driving leads to Dangerous Complacency

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2024 69:35


    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

    Driving Concerns: Chinese Software in American Cars

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2024 68:59


    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

    Safety on Autopilot: The Pitfalls and Promises of Partial Automation

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2024 66:15


    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

    Speed Limits, Safety Standards, and Autonomous Vehicles

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2024 62:49


    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

    Big Cars, Bigger Problems and Driverless Dangers

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2024 56:35


    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

    Data-driven Insights with QuantivRisk's Mike Nelson

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2024 64:32


    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/

    What's leaking under the hood? V2X, Recalls, and Safety.

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2024 68:04


    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

    The Great Parking Lot Honk-Off: Autonomous Cars Gone Wild

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2024 67:48


    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

    Driving the Future: The Rocky Road of Autonomous Vehicles

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2024 64:26


    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/

    Rerun - Backseat safety with Dr. Emily Thomas of Consumer Reports

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2024 63:47


    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/

    Navigating the Future: Autonomous Cars, Safety Regulations, and Consumer Trust

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2024 69:26


    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

    A Dive into Automotive Safety with Dr. Jonathan Gitlin

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2024 63:37


    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/

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    Robo-Taxis, Tesla Troubles, and the Path to Safer Roads

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2024 63:49


    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/

    Rerun: Self Driving Cars Explained

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 4, 2024 43:53


    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 Battle Over Automatic Emergency Braking

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2024 67:45


    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

    Road to Safety: Waymo Incidents and Dangerous Intersections

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2024 67:36


    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

    Waymo Woes, Police Chases and Gaslighting

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2024 59:23


    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

    The South will crash again... and again

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2024 59:55


    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

    Your mileage may vary

    Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2024 59:38


    California is proposing a bill to alert drivers to their speeding. Anthony suggests automatic tickets. Elon doesn't understand data or is flat out lying about the safety of Autopilot. Remote controlled trains remind us of GM Cruise. Miles per Gallon is not as helpful a measure as gallons per 100 miles and we discuss why AV companies don't follow the Department of Transportation's Technology Readiness Levels... which they helped write.Mentioned Links:https://amp.theguardian.com/world/article/2024/may/21/electric-cars-more-likely-to-hit-pedestrians-than-petrol-vehicles-study-findshttps://www.popsci.com/technology/cars-speeding-beeping/https://gizmodo.com/tesla-ev-autopilot-driver-assistance-safety-elon-musk-1851496656https://jalopnik.com/teslas-full-self-driving-isnt-doesnt-understand-new-yor-1851493822https://www.nytimes.com/2024/05/27/us/train-safety-crashes-union.htmlhttps://www.vox.com/future-perfect/350382/gas-mileage-fuel-economy-mpg-gphm-gas-guzzlershttps://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/inv/2024/INIM-PE24016-13047.pdfhttps://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2024/RCLRPT-24V358-2557.PDFhttps://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2024/RCLRPT-24V361-1152.PDF

    AI Hype Machine, Drunk AVs and Space Dogs

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2024 62:13


    Artificial Intelligence is the pet rock of today... if the pet rock could hallucinate a term paper. Or in the case of auto safety cause stockholders to hallucinate a future where Tesla creates a robotaxi. This week Tesla is sued for fraud (clutches pearls) and a Waymo drives drunk through Phoenix. Congress goes after auto makers for handing over all of your data without a subpoena and using slave labor. In a new feature focused on gaslighting we talk about the nonsense from Jeff Farah, shill for the AV industry. Plus some recalls.This weeks links: https://www.autosafety.org/support-us/https://www.nytimes.com/2024/05/15/opinion/artificial-intelligence-ai-openai-chatgpt-overrated-hype.htmlhttps://www.nytimes.com/2024/05/20/business/economy/senate-bmw-volkswagen-jaguar-land-rover-xinjiang.htmlhttps://www.autoblog.com/2024/05/15/lawmakers-call-out-eight-automakers-for-sharing-connected-vehicle-data/https://www.nytimes.com/2024/04/30/technology/regulators-investigate-carmakers-driver-tracking.htmlhttps://www.msn.com/en-us/autos/news/driverless-waymo-vehicle-glitches-while-driving-in-metro-phoenix-watch-the-video/ar-BB1mCGHohttps://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2024/05/tesla-must-face-fraud-suit-for-claiming-its-cars-could-fully-drive-themselves/https://arstechnica.com/cars/2024/05/on-self-driving-waymo-is-playing-chess-while-tesla-plays-checkers/https://www.kuow.org/stories/whats-sending-the-first-generation-electric-cars-to-an-early-gravehttps://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2024/RCLRPT-24V345-1575.PDFhttps://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2024/RCLRPT-24V349-6099.PDF

    Technology readiness levels

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2024 63:14


    Waymo keeps running into things and now NHTSA is investigating. Fred proposes a graduated licensing process for autonomous vehicles. 60 minutes Australia compiles a list of Elon Musk stating how self driving is ready next year but that next year never comes... maybe he's just a salesman? Tesla's automation software has been involved in 467 crashes, 13 of them fatal... and that is just in a 15 month period. Keep your hands on the wheel and your eyes on the road.This weeks links:https://www.autosafety.org/av-bill-of-rights/https://www.autosafety.org/support-us/https://ieeetv.ieee.org/channels/ssit/self-driving-cars-the-good-the-bad-the-uglyhttps://apnews.com/article/selfdriving-vehicles-automated-government-investigations-0b43be102688f66590e6b9e76c0f5939https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/inv/2024/INOA-PE24016-12382.pdfhttps://www.getcruise.com/news/blog/2024/cruise-resumes-supervised-autonomous-driving-with-safety-drivers/https://www.reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/tesla-autopilot-probe-us-prosecutors-focus-securities-wire-fraud-2024-05-08/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DcHtagqxPkIhttps://www.nicb.org/news/news-releases/new-report-imports-top-list-americas-most-stolen-vehicleshttps://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2024/RCLRPT-24V321-1338.PDFhttps://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2024/RCLRPT-24V318-2050.PDFhttps://eur-lex.europa.eu/resource.html?uri=cellar:d3f5e019-b65e-11ec-b6f4-01aa75ed71a1.0001.01/DOC_1&format=DOChttps://eur-lex.europa.eu/resource.html?uri=cellar:d3f5e019-b65e-11ec-b6f4-01aa75ed71a1.0001.01/DOC_2&format=DOChttps://www.gao.gov/products/gao-20-48g

    There's no place like safety and the pucker factor

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2024 67:58


    That scrappy Tesla is still in the news for safety issues. NHTSA has requested more data about their Autopilot recall from December. With over 20 crashes since then there are some questions that need to be answered. And the DOJ and SEC are investigating them about their self driving claims. Drunk driving has been increasing but enforcement has declined. We discuss solutions that are available today but that manufacturers and Congress don't want to act on. Aurora is ready to put there self driving semi's on the road and this inspires Fred to come up with a new business idea. Michael suggests that the EPA regulate the fire retardants in cars so that we don't get exposed to horrible chemicals. Plus Recall Roundup.This Weeks Linkshttps://www.autosafety.org/support-us/https://money.usnews.com/investing/news/articles/2024-05-08/exclusive-in-tesla-autopilot-probe-us-prosecutors-focus-on-securities-wire-fraudhttps://www.washingtonpost.com/transportation/2024/05/04/tesla-autopilot-recall-crashes-deaths-nhtsa/https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2024/05/07/tesla-autopilot-investigation-why-remedy-didnt-work/abb4dba6-0c61-11ef-ae0a-a6870885518d_story.htmlhttps://apnews.com/article/trucks-selfdriving-highways-automation-driver-083409631158f54d806d75309c4764e2https://apnews.com/article/selfdriving-semi-aurora-safety-autonomous-80a48dd862c33c62ad4284f0cf7591b5https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/crime/drunken-driving-deaths-are-up-why-are-dui-arrests-down/ar-AA1o2mQAhttps://www.fastcompany.com/91120201/carcinogen-cars-interior-flame-retardant-chemicalshttps://ieeetv.ieee.org/channels/ssit/self-driving-cars-the-good-the-bad-the-uglyhttps://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2024/RCLRPT-24V298-1454.PDFhttps://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2024/RCLRPT-24V304-6178.PDFhttps://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2024/RCLRPT-24V308-1849.PDF

    Automatic Emergency Braking and Tesla continues to disappoint

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2024 64:26


    NHTSA has finally released a rule for Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB). We've been asking for one since 2015 so... 3 cheers for NHTSA? But the rules don't go into effect until 2029. Ugh. On the plus side IIHS updated their AEB tests and car makers have a lot of work to do. We dive deep into AEB. And will 2024 be the year of the Tesla lawsuits? Maybe they shouldn't sell things with aspirational names like Autopilot when they keep crashing and killing people? Ford Blue Cruise is under investigation, Waymo says the bad driving of it's robotaxi was on purpose and we cover the latest recalls.This weeks links:https://www.autosafety.org/support-us/https://www.autosafety.org/av-bill-of-rights/https://www.iihs.org/news/detail/few-small-suvs-excel-in-new-iihs-front-crash-prevention-testhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ywyCTIsNYis&t=3shttps://apnews.com/article/ford-blue-cruise-crash-investigation-deaths-4429651e132e3702a6a2a6a127aebbc2https://jalopnik.com/new-california-law-hopes-to-stop-robotaxis-from-dodging-1851447318https://futurism.com/self-driving-waymo-wrong-side-streethttps://www.pbs.org/newshour/nation/federal-agency-investigates-effectiveness-of-recall-of-teslas-autopilot-systemhttps://www.msn.com/en-us/news/technology/tesla-s-autopilot-and-full-self-driving-linked-to-hundreds-of-crashes-dozens-of-deaths/ar-AA1nIyP0https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2024/04/28/tesla-trial-autopilot-lawsuit/https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2024/RCLRPT-24V282-3386.PDFhttps://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2024/RCLRPT-24V288-7983.PDFhttps://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/inv/2024/INOA-PE24011-11699.pdf

    Trust, but regulate

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2024 60:32


    The autonomous vehicle industry has their own PR team that is trying to compete with our Consumer Autonomous Vehicle Bill of Rights. It's a bunch of hogwash that they regurgitate every few years. A few Senators that can see through this have written a nice letter to NHTSA telling them to regulate AV's, British Columbia bans AV's and another Tesla driver makes the fatal mistake that his car is an AV and not lipstick on a pig. Fred gets into the dangers of AI through the story of mushrooms. Plus recall roundup that starts with a... Tesla.This weeks links:https://www.autosafety.org/support-us/https://theavindustry.org/trust-principleshttps://www.markey.senate.gov/news/press-releases/senators-markey-blumenthal-lead-call-for-stronger-action-from-federal-regulator-on-autonomous-vehicle-safety-after-high-profile-crasheshttps://www.theverge.com/2024/4/18/24133448/autonomous-vehicles-adas-blumenthal-markey-nhtsahttps://jalopnik.com/tesla-driver-who-trusted-autopilot-charged-with-killing-1851428652https://jalopnik.com/tesla-cybertruck-no-match-for-car-wash-1851417011https://www.thedrive.com/news/self-driving-cars-banned-in-british-columbiahttps://www.extremetech.com/cars/mercedes-becomes-first-automaker-to-sell-level-3-self-driving-direct-tohttps://www.citizen.org/article/mushroom-risk-ai-app-misinformation/https://www.ibm.com/topics/artificial-intelligencehttps://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2024/RCLRPT-24V276-7026.PDFhttps://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2024/RCLRPT-24V274-3413.PDFhttps://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2024/RCLRPT-24V275-7192.PDFhttps://usa.streetsblog.org/2024/04/22/five-car-culture-euphemisms-we-need-to-stop-using

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