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.
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-protection https://www.iihs.org/news/detail/most-small-suvs-perform-well-in-rear-autobrake-evaluation https://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-golf https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/oscar-mayer-wienermobile-in-rollover-wreck-in-illinois-no-injuries-reported/ar-BB1qrdNC?ocid=BingNewsSerp https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/companies/gm-s-cruise-origin-robotaxi-is-officially-dead/ar-BB1qtI0p?ocid=BingNewsVerp https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/On_Bullshit https://philkoopman.substack.com/p/crowdstrike-failure-analysis https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2024/RCLRPT-24V538-4452.PDF https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2024/RCLRPT-24V510-1575.PDF https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2024/RCLRPT-24V513-4713.PDF https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2024/RCLRPT-24V528-3962.PDF https://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_app https://www.theguardian.com/environment/article/2024/jul/15/electric-vehicles-bidirectional-charging-national-grid https://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-1851573471 https://www.theverge.com/2024/7/6/24193094/phoenix-waymo-car-pulled-over-traffic-stop-oncoming-lane-police https://gothamist.com/news/jfk-airports-newest-ride-not-planes-but-self-driving-shuttles https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2024/RCLRPT-24V491-8985.PDF https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2024/RCLRPT-24V498-2475.PDF https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2024/RCLRPT-24V482-8101.PDF https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2024/RCLRPT-24V486-3579.PDF https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2024/RCLRPT-24V493-4480.PDF https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2024/RCLRPT-24V497-2271.PDF https://www.autosafety.org/support-us/
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-BB1oOpy3 https://www.iihs.org/news/detail/designers-must-make-vehicles-safe-for-everyone--not-just-drivers-and-passengers https://www.nhtsa.gov/press-releases/2024-Q1-traffic-fatality-estimates https://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.pdf https://www.ark-invest.com/articles/valuation-models/arks-tesla-price-target-2029 https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2024/RCLRPT-24V442-3110.PDF https://www.msn.com/en-us/autos/news/toyota-issues-a-recall-and-stop-sale-for-the-grand-highlander-and-lexus-tx/ar-BB1oFrU6 https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2024/RCLRPT-24V445-2784.PDF https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2024/RCLRPT-24V444-2781.PDF https://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-map https://www.iihs.org/news/detail/most-drivers-would-be-ok-with-anti-speeding-tech-in-vehicles-survey-shows https://www.nytimes.com/2024/06/13/business/china-driverless-cars.html https://www.nytimes.com/2024/06/13/business/china-driverless-car-safety.html https://safetycaseframework.aurora.tech/gsn https://www.wsj.com/business/logistics/left-turn-dangers-city-streets-4cbde78f https://jalopnik.com/alpine-s-a290-electric-hot-hatch-will-teach-you-to-driv-1851537628 https://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.PDF https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2024/RCLRPT-24V418-3398.PDF https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2024/RCLRPT-24V436-3057.PDF