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Lane: And that wraps up our mid-afternoon briefing.
Otto: Lane, we're just getting started. I'm Otto, and she is Lane.
Driverless freight trucks begin autonomous operations in Ohio
Reported by WSYX
Lane: We begin with, driverless freight trucks beginning autonomous operations in Ohio, according to WSYX. Heavy Duty Trucking and 10tv are on this story too.
Otto: The logistics industry is certainly watching those highways closely.
In Detroit, Waymo Rolls Out Fully Autonomous Vehicle Testing
Reported by GovTech
Lane: Our next story: Waymo is beginning testing of fully autonomous vehicles in Detroit, as reported by GovTech. WXYZ 7 News Detroit and ClickOnDetroit | WDIV Local 4 are on this story too.
Otto: A big test for the software in such a major city.
Lane: That is a lot of new sensors on the streets.
Tesla Faces Possible Robotaxi Ban In New Jersey, But It Gains Market Share In China
Reported by Investor's Business Daily
Otto: Up next — Tesla faces a possible robotaxi ban in New Jersey regarding its robotaxi initiatives, even as it gains market share in China, according to Investor's Business Daily.
Lane: The regulators in New Jersey will likely be very involved in that conversation.
Tesla Cybercab loses its entire door panel in a Philadelphia crash
Reported by Electrek
Otto: Now, to a strange sight on the road. A Tesla Cybercab was involved in a crash on South Broad Street in Philadelphia, resulting in the loss of its entire outer door panel. Electrek reports the gold Cybercab was photographed with the left door missing, and while there were no injuries to people, pedestrians, or cyclists, the crash occurred while the car was likely being driven by a human or using a Level 2 driver-assist system, as Tesla does not have a permit to run robotaxis in Pennsylvania.
Lane: It is a bit unsettling to see a door just vanish like that.
Otto: At least the structure of the door remained intact, according to the report.
Waymo Boosts Private Debt Deal to $5 Billion in Push for Growth
Reported by r/SelfDrivingCars
Lane: This just in: Waymo is boosting its private debt deal to 5 billion dollars in a push for growth, according to the SelfDrivingCars subreddit. Bloomberg is on this story too.
Otto: That is a massive amount of capital to fuel expansion.
Belgian Test Finds Tesla FSD Speeding And Trying To Pass Cyclists Illegally
Reported by Carscoops
Lane: Up next — a Belgian test finds Tesla FSD speeding and trying to pass cyclists illegally, according to Carscoops.
Otto: Safety advocates are going to have much to say about those maneuvers.
Lane: It certainly highlights the work still left to do for the software.
Musk: FSD v15 Focuses on Nighttime Pet Avoidance Before 24/7 Robotaxi
Reported by teslahubs.com
Otto: Now, to a look at what is coming next. Elon Musk says FSD v15 focuses on nighttime pet avoidance before a 24/7 robotaxi, according to teslahubs. Electrek and Motor1 are on this story too.
Lane: It sounds like they are prioritizing the most unpredictable obstacles first.
Otto: I'll be glad when the cars can handle a stray dog in the dark.
Sign-off
Lane: We'll see if they can make it happen. I'm Lane.
Otto: And I'm Otto. Thanks for joining us.