Motley Fool Money Autonomous Vehicles Have No Room for Error
Sep 28, 2024
Travis Hoium, a Motley Fool contributor with expertise in autonomous vehicles, joins to discuss the latest in driverless technology. He highlights Tesla's ambitious Full Self Driving efforts compared to competitors like Waymo and Cruise. The conversation covers the future of GM's strategy with Cruise and the potential for robo taxis in varying climates. They dive into the challenges of safety regulations and the rush for market dominance, ultimately revealing how these innovations could reshape transportation as a service.
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Autonomous Vehicle Market Dynamics
- The autonomous vehicle market's future depends on evolving business models.
- A company like Uber could connect various autonomous companies, distributing value differently.
Levels of Autonomous Driving
- Autonomous driving levels range from zero (no autonomy) to five (full autonomy).
- Tesla's Full Self-Driving (FSD) is currently classified as level two, requiring driver supervision.
Tesla's FSD Limitations
- Despite driver footage, Tesla's FSD is level two, behind competitors with quieter efforts.
- Disengagements, where human intervention is needed, occur every 300 miles in Tesla's FSD, highlighting the gap.