German Court Overrules “Tesla Autopilot” Marketing Ban
The short news update on a case that extends back to 2019 is that an appeals court has overturned a … [continued]
ADAS
Do Teslas Really Account for 70% of US Crashes Involving ADAS? Of Course Not
Quite surprisingly, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recently started collecting somewhat broad data on automobile accidents involving SAE … [continued]
Tesla Video Games, Mercedes TV — Are Touchscreens Making Driving More Dangerous?
Should touchscreens in cars offer entertainment options while driving? Some think doing so makes cars more dangerous, not less .
IIHS Dishonestly Using Speed Limits To Bash ADAS
A recent study by IIHS tries to frame Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) like Tesla’s Autopilot as potentially dangerous, because … [continued]
My Journey To Understanding Machine Learning, Autopilot, & FSD
Like in many families, my kids are doing remote learning during the COVID-19 pandemic. In theory, they’re learning from the teachers during Zoom meetings and then turning their work …
Xpeng In-House Autonomous Vehicle Technology Keeps Prices Down
I recently met with Dr. Xinzhou Wu, Vice President of Autonomous Driving at Xpeng Motors, to learn more about the company’s autonomous vehicle (AV) bottom-up approach, part of its long-term strategic plan. Dr. Wu is in charge of overall strategy and technical planning of the business and team management for Xpeng’s global autonomous driving R&D center in Silicon Valley, California.
L3Pilot Self-Driving Vehicle Research Project Launched In Wolfsburg
The L3Pilot self-driving vehicle tech research project — backed by a broad consortium of Europe-based firms and operating under the management of Volkswagen Group — recently launched in Wolfsburg, Germany.
Will Self-Driving Vehicles Eliminate The Need For Auto Insurance?
There are over 30,000 deaths each year on the roads of the United States due to operator error… but not … [continued]
