Tesla Autopilot = (Cray + Cray)^2

[Titalian]

Yes, planes can fly without the pilot doing anything. But there are not that many commercial planes flying right beside each other that you can actually see them 50 ft away. Are you going to fly on an airline with dozens of other planes criss-crossing each other in the sky? Not me. I also doubt that any of the pilots in an airshow will allow the autopilot to do everything especially if they are flying tip to tip. And this I don't know, so one of us Terbites who actually know the answer might correct me.

And you have to eventually look at the insurance and liability issue. In an accident with the car on autopilot, with the driver not touching the wheel, who is liable? Is it Tesla? I am sure they don't want the liability. What about the driver? Is he or she responsible? Is it the government? They licenced the car for use on the road. Look at car companies that have issued recalls and with defects. Audi had a problem with drivers who swore they put their foot on the brake and were likely accelerating. Airbag problems caused car companies to pay out. Do you really think they will pay out for the autopilot getting into an accident? Which software engineer will put his name down if these things start to re-boot at 120kph or have a hard drive/flash drive/whatever failure on the 401 in traffic and cause the biggest traffic pileup in history.

And most importantly, if nobody is speeding, what will the cops, lawyers, courts, government, do? Revenue will drop. Cops will be unemployed. No tow trucks on the highways. Etc.

I agree, but you have to understand the dynamics of this concept, the car in front of you is monitored by a computer. While your on your cell Phone.

 

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We are on the brink of the next major technological revolution with integration of our lives with AI, sustainable energy's (solar, fusion) ..its about fucking time we start and end to this milking technology bullshit to make profit and look years ahead, and I will buy the $35k Tesla when it comes out in 2-3 to support this. This is very exciting stuff. Imagine a world where we stop relying on oil production and the political implications out of this.

This guy is a true inspiration...this video demonstrates how powerful and inspirational this guys mind is. I like when he talks about how Tesla started off with the two bad ideas and how they turned it around with the right attitude and mindset. Its not about getting it right the first time, but starting with a idea and integrating it and refining it, learning from it and mistakes with the right minds to get to the right solution. This is the right attitude.

 

[GameBoy27]

The insurance liability question is a good one, as is how will these systems work on snow covered roads or during a heavy snow fall? While I find this technology amazing, I still like to drive, choose my own route, travel at my own speed, make decisions in an instant if I change my mind etc. It would drive me nuts if I was in a Tesla on autopilot from Toronto to Montreal limited to exactly 100 km/h. Not to mention I would probably I would fall asleep.

This technology won't come cheap either. Sure it will come down in price eventually but someone who could only afford a Toyota Yaris for example, there's no way they could afford the self driving option. If it was even available on an entry level car.

Cool idea, but I can't see everyone owning these things.

 

[JakeLive]

I still like to drive... on autopilot from Toronto to Montreal limited to exactly 100 km/h.

You use autopilot just like you would a cruise control. Turn it on only when you feel like it.

Also, Tesla's autopilot can be set to a maximum speed of 90 miles/h (144 km/h)

 

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The insurance liability question is a good one, as is how will these systems work on snow covered roads or during a heavy snow fall? While I find this technology amazing, I still like to drive, choose my own route, travel at my own speed, make decisions in an instant if I change my mind etc. It would drive me nuts if I was in a Tesla on autopilot from Toronto to Montreal limited to exactly 100 km/h. Not to mention I would probably I would fall asleep.

This technology won't come cheap either. Sure it will come down in price eventually but someone who could only afford a Toyota Yaris for example, there's no way they could afford the self driving option. If it was even available on an entry level car.

Cool idea, but I can't see everyone owning these things.

Pre-orders for a $35k (american) option model start in upcoming March and should be ready in about 2-3 years and will come with autopilot. I hope they still have the 200- 300 mile range. Imagine a car in this price category being able to do 0-60 in the 3sec range. Look at their SUV 0-60 in 3.2 sec.... :Eek: he is just sticking it to everyone trying to milking us.

I know that we can be lazy with this stuff, but imagine in rush hour traffic...this stuff would really reduce a lot of stress for driving when we least like it.

Here is his response to the liability issue...good response.

 

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Because of this news I will make changes now so I can afford the model III in 2017 to support Tesla and this technology. I hope everyone else who supports good quality engineering would do the same and support Tesla....

https://cleantechnica.com/2015/11/0...stly-new-technology-jb-straubel-presentation/

Tesla Model 3 To Be Mostly New Technology (JB Straubel Presentation)

Originally published on EV Obsession.

Tesla’s Chief Technology Officer, JB Straubel, recently revealed that the Model 3 will make use of mostly new technology — rather than simply reusing many of the technologies used in the Model S sedan and the Model X SUV.

The interesting comments came during a recent presentation (October 11th) at the University of Nevada – Reno — where he stated that new motor technology would be used, as well as new battery technology, etc. (Thanks to “aronth5” on the Tesla Motors Club forum for this.)
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[Messiahson]

Amazing car.

 

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Looks like there are some crazy people taking advantage of this autopilot and making it unsafe....http://bgr.com/2015/11/04/tesla-aut...flow&utm_source=twitter.com&utm_medium=social

Some of these videos are totally wack in bad irresponsible way...

 

[|2 /-\ | /|/]

Stuff like this is crazy...not only is she endangering her own life, but the passengers and the public and should be charged...

 

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Or this deuchebag eating a sandwich and shaving while doing it...just skip to 4:00 mins

 

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This one takes the cake with the drivers seat empty....

 

[GameBoy27]

Because of this news I will make changes now so I can afford the model III in 2017 to support Tesla and this technology. I hope everyone else who supports good quality engineering would do the same and support Tesla....

https://cleantechnica.com/2015/11/0...stly-new-technology-jb-straubel-presentation/

Until an electric vehicle offers the same convenience and mileage of a gasoline powered vehicle, I won't be buying one. We take 1000+ km road trips several times a year. This is just not possible in a Tesla. I also refuse to plan my trip based on location of charging stations. Winter range is significantly less as the battery also needs to heat the interior etc.

Tesla is a nice city vehicle but useless if you want to pick up and drive from Toronto to Montreal for example. Now if they use Lithium-oxygen batteries (also known as lithium-air batteries) then the range will improve significantly.