Dave Reichmuth
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I already broke the story that Hollywood's top environmental group is poised to cut ties with Toyota, its leading sponsor, after criticism from Jane Fonda over the Japanese automaker's refusal to embrace EVs and funding of climate deniers: www.climatecoloredgoggles.com/p/hollywood-...
Hollywood pumps the brakes on Toyota
The entertainment industry's leading sustainability group says privately it will cut ties with its top sponsor, after critics accuse Toyota of funding climate denial.
www.climatecoloredgoggles.com
October 27, 2025 at 4:54 PM
I already broke the story that Hollywood's top environmental group is poised to cut ties with Toyota, its leading sponsor, after criticism from Jane Fonda over the Japanese automaker's refusal to embrace EVs and funding of climate deniers: www.climatecoloredgoggles.com/p/hollywood-...
However, there are some important differences between AVs and Lyft/Uber. On the + side, likely lower P0 (commuting to ridehailing location) miles for AVs.
OTOH, AVs likely less efficient due to sensor/compute power and aero drag from roof pods and pooling is going to be harder to implement
OTOH, AVs likely less efficient due to sensor/compute power and aero drag from roof pods and pooling is going to be harder to implement
June 3, 2025 at 4:05 AM
However, there are some important differences between AVs and Lyft/Uber. On the + side, likely lower P0 (commuting to ridehailing location) miles for AVs.
OTOH, AVs likely less efficient due to sensor/compute power and aero drag from roof pods and pooling is going to be harder to implement
OTOH, AVs likely less efficient due to sensor/compute power and aero drag from roof pods and pooling is going to be harder to implement
It would be a bit complicated and I’m not sure we have enough data available. We have looked at ridehailing emissions www.ucs.org/sites/defaul...
and the deadhead miles matter, but not as much as the switch from ICE to EV
and the deadhead miles matter, but not as much as the switch from ICE to EV
www.ucs.org
June 3, 2025 at 4:00 AM
It would be a bit complicated and I’m not sure we have enough data available. We have looked at ridehailing emissions www.ucs.org/sites/defaul...
and the deadhead miles matter, but not as much as the switch from ICE to EV
and the deadhead miles matter, but not as much as the switch from ICE to EV
It’s the same question with AI, right? Use AI to get rid of customer service jobs etc. and then ultimately have no customers.
The ‘vision’ for these guys seem to be new cities where they are the ruler with AI and robots instead of needing those pesky proles. (Musk - Mars, Thiel - seasteads, etc )
The ‘vision’ for these guys seem to be new cities where they are the ruler with AI and robots instead of needing those pesky proles. (Musk - Mars, Thiel - seasteads, etc )
May 13, 2025 at 7:31 PM
It’s the same question with AI, right? Use AI to get rid of customer service jobs etc. and then ultimately have no customers.
The ‘vision’ for these guys seem to be new cities where they are the ruler with AI and robots instead of needing those pesky proles. (Musk - Mars, Thiel - seasteads, etc )
The ‘vision’ for these guys seem to be new cities where they are the ruler with AI and robots instead of needing those pesky proles. (Musk - Mars, Thiel - seasteads, etc )
How much can you actually take out of the Model Y?
April 22, 2025 at 11:05 PM
How much can you actually take out of the Model Y?
I’m sure Waymo’s vehicles cost more to make and deploy, but they do have the advantage of existing and actually working.
April 22, 2025 at 10:50 PM
I’m sure Waymo’s vehicles cost more to make and deploy, but they do have the advantage of existing and actually working.
Is there that much that can be removed from the 3 to get the cost down (without redesign of interior) ?
April 22, 2025 at 8:42 PM
Is there that much that can be removed from the 3 to get the cost down (without redesign of interior) ?