There Auto Be A Law

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

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/

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/

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

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/

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/

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 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

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

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