Posted on 05/05/2025 7:53:13 AM PDT by ProtectOurFreedom
Waymo is very good. However it doesn’t make google money. Every “taxi” costs about 150K to build. A Waymo in Phoenix can’t operate in San Francisco etc. They need to have very detailed maps (to the inch) for the area they are in.
Tesla works on any off the shelf Tesla model. Doesn’t really add any cost. They will have purpose built robotaxis that supposedly will cost only about 30-35K. The problem is they are still not 100 pct hands free. I’d say 95pct but getting the last 5 pct is a huge challenge.
sorry for the late reply, I don’t check my comments much.
I also am adverse to night driving. I find I can go further and stay out later with confidence using FSD. I don’t really notice a difference between day and night. The 8 cameras probably see better than we do in the dark, even those who don’t have cataracts.
The system is still a work in progress and you need to pay attention at all times. Parking lots are pretty much on your own right now. Supposedly that’s being addressed. If you are ready to buy make sure you get a really nice test drive.They let you take the car out yourself. At some locations you just pick it up in some mall parking lot. Drive it in the area you live in. It’s really good in suburban and rural areas. I would not use FSD in NYC or a place like that.
“the question still unaddressed”
Yes, the most important trolley question — “who dies?”
Plus, insurance — who pays?
Yep, the vehicle owner can drop liability insurance coverage since they weren’t driving the vehicle? Manufacturer of the vehicle/full self driving is liable for accidents?
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