Opening
Otto: ...and that's why the steering wheel might eventually become a museum piece. Good evening, I'm Otto.
Lane: And I'm Lane. It's good to be with you.
Tesla expands Robotaxi service in Austin again, now covering its own Gigafactory
Reported by Mashable
Lane: Leading off tonight, Tesla is expanding its Robotaxi service in Austin again, and the service now covers its own Gigafactory, according to Mashable. This story is also being covered by BASENOR - Tesla Accessories.
Otto: It seems the factory is becoming its own delivery zone.
Waymo Puts Toronto on the Map for Its Robotaxis
Reported by CNET
Otto: Our next story: Waymo is putting Toronto on the map for its robotaxis, reports CNET. Electrek is on this story too.
Lane: A major expansion for the network in Canada.
Tesla Driver Says He Was Asleep With FSD On When He Hit Police Car
Reported by Autoblog
Lane: Up next, a Tesla driver says he was asleep with FSD on when he hit a police car, according to Autoblog.
Otto: That is a sobering reminder of why human oversight still matters.
Lane: I suppose we should keep our eyes on the road, then.
Despite rising backlash, D.C. robotaxi bill set for council vote
Reported by Axios
Otto: This just in, the D.C. council is set for a vote on a robotaxi bill despite growing public backlash, according to Axios.
Lane: The regulators certainly will be watching that vote closely.
What Daimler's Finance And Global Chiefs Revealed About Diesel, Driverless Trucks, And The Future Of The Industry
Reported by FreightWaves
Lane: Now, to the logistics industry, where Daimler's finance and global chiefs discussed diesel technology and its future, as well as addressing driverless trucks and the evolving industry landscape, according to FreightWaves.
Otto: The big fleets are clearly weighing all their options.
From ‘hands-free’ to ‘eyes-off’: how General Motors is simulating its way to autonomous driving
Reported by AP News
Otto: Our next story: General Motors is using simulations to develop its autonomous driving technology, focusing on improving safety and performance to move from hands-free to eyes-off, according to AP News.
Lane: Virtual testing is a massive step toward true autonomy.
Lane: As long as the software can handle the unexpected.
Slovakia Becomes 9th European Country to Approve Tesla FSD
Reported by Not a Tesla App
Lane: Up next, Slovakia has become the 9th European country to approve Tesla Full Self-Driving capabilities, according to Not a Tesla App.
Otto: The footprint of these systems is growing across the continent.
Sign-off
Otto: That's all for us tonight. I'm Otto.
Lane: And I'm Lane. Thank you for joining us.