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Just an old guy that loves tech, EVs, & FSD. Exploring if autonomous cars are safe via data, humor, snark & civility. https://www.youtube.com/@DrivenByEVs I will follow anybody that follows me, until 1K. Then who knows. Trolls and Scams ignored.

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Driven By EVs @drivenbyevs.bsky.social · 1h

You're very brave, I'll give you that. Waymo spent years driving around Phoenix before allowing passengers to ride. And even at first, the safety driver was in the driver seat until they were fully confident.

Driven By EVs @drivenbyevs.bsky.social · 2h

That's what I keep wondering. Clearly, the version in the wild (13.2.9) isn't autonomous so either they have some other version they are using or this is going to end in disaster.

Driven By EVs @drivenbyevs.bsky.social · 3h

Scary and amazing. Here we are crossing the double yellow line, navigating around a car that's in the process of parking.

We will probably never know if #TeslaFSD is this smart or just following the lead of the cars in front.

Driven By EVs @drivenbyevs.bsky.social · 5d

In edge cases like this, I am always amazed when #TeslaFSD can find its way around obstacles downtown, even crossing the lines if it has to.

But probably could've used a cleaner windshield.

Driven By EVs @drivenbyevs.bsky.social · 5d

Meh. Money talks. At that price, they don't need the subsidies. It's a great little car at a good price. So is the Nissan Leaf.

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Driven By EVs @drivenbyevs.bsky.social · 6d

This is how you move innovation forward and shows what's possible if that is your core business.

At the same time, shows that #Tesla has a complete lack of innovation or interest in being a car company.

Electrek @electrek.co · 6d

GM unveils new Chevy Bolt – same package, new battery, low $29k price

GM has unveiled the new version of the Chevy Bolt, its popular, affordable EV with an upgraded battery and an otherwise very similar package to its last iteration, and we’re on the scene at the unveiling at Universal Studios Hollywood to get you all the info you need. more…

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Driven By EVs @drivenbyevs.bsky.social · 6d

Is this an Onion story? 😆

Shooti @bambooshooti.bsky.social · 6d

#ResistanceEarth

Somehow, $5 billion for EV charging stations survived Trump's dismantling of President Biden's climate programs. More than 40 states are scrambling to get their hands on the money. The charging stations will encourage more drivers to switch to EVs.

www.politico.com/news/2025/10...

1 Biden green program gets new life under Trump

More than 40 states told POLITICO they have taken steps to unlock federal funding to build charging stations for electric vehicles.

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Driven By EVs @drivenbyevs.bsky.social · 6d

You need to make a distinction between autonomous taxis and Tesla.

Driven By EVs @drivenbyevs.bsky.social · 6d

Ha. I live in Phoenix, downtown, and have only ridden in one twice. Too easy to walk down here.

First one, a year ago was fine. The one from the airport last week was materially better.

Driven By EVs @drivenbyevs.bsky.social · 6d

Totally agree.

If you’ve been in a Waymo, you know.

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Driven By EVs @drivenbyevs.bsky.social · 6d

First you have to build a level of trust for the technology. One thing Musk has been unable to do.

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Driven By EVs @drivenbyevs.bsky.social · 6d

They probably should since ride sharing with human drivers will be come a niche market once autonomous ride shares are safe and ubiquitous.

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Driven By EVs @drivenbyevs.bsky.social · 6d

I thought it pretty amazing that Tesla's FSD was able to distinguish both broken down trucks and the vehicle turning left across the intersection and still safely navigate this left turn.

Driven By EVs @drivenbyevs.bsky.social · 7d

Waymo took 18 months to build their autonomous platform and 10 years to productive it.

This is the classic, first 99% doesn’t feel like the next 99%.

Elon Musk’s hubris would never let him think like this.

Driven By EVs @drivenbyevs.bsky.social · 8d

Today, even Tesla owners are jerks to other Teslas. 😆

Driven By EVs @drivenbyevs.bsky.social · 8d

Sometimes #TeslaFSD really does drive like a human as this is exactly what I would have done.

You see the pedestrian coming up to the intersection, hasn't actually gotten there yet. But the car waits for them to see if they cross the street and then moves along as soon as it's clear.

Well done.

Driven By EVs @drivenbyevs.bsky.social · 13d

That link didn’t work for me. It just shows that picture.

Driven By EVs @drivenbyevs.bsky.social · 13d

“Through September, GM has sold 144,668 EVs, more than doubling (+105%) its sales from the same period last year.”

That’s good, right? 😆

Electrek @electrek.co · 14d

The Chevy Equinox EV is taking off as America’s best-selling EV outside of Tesla

Chevy’s electric SUV is quickly becoming America’s favorite. The Chevy Equinox EV now ranks as the best-selling EV in the US behind the Tesla Model Y and Model 3. more…

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Driven By EVs @drivenbyevs.bsky.social · 15d

Yes, it is.

Driven By EVs @drivenbyevs.bsky.social · 15d

Feels like most of what he does is simply a means to an end.

Curious what that end is.

Driven By EVs @drivenbyevs.bsky.social · 16d

There are times when #TeslaFSD does feel like it knows what it's doing ... like in this case where it acts in a courteous manner and lets the Prius cross traffic to make their left hand turn.

Driven By EVs @drivenbyevs.bsky.social · 16d

FSD Version Watch:

Last update to Tesla's #FSD was May 11, 2025. That was 141 days ago. That's over 4 months.

Driven By EVs @drivenbyevs.bsky.social · 18d

Basically, the city is now acting as Waymo's marketing arm.

How is the public transportation?

Driven By EVs @drivenbyevs.bsky.social · 18d

Given the fact that Tesla will hold no responsibility for accidents, we really are the product. At least we get to pay for the privilege. 🤦