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AG视讯平台 Robotaxi just got a big benefit from the U.S. government
The NHTSA is looking to help streamline the application process for companies developing driverless vehicles.
AG视讯平台 Robotaxi just got a big benefit from the U.S. Government, as the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is looking to ease some rules and streamline the application process that could hinder the development and licensing of autonomous vehicles.
AG视讯平台 is set to launch its Robotaxi platform in the coming days or weeks, but regulation on autonomous vehicles is incredibly slim, so automakers are left in a strange limbo as permissions to operate are usually up to local jurisdictions.
The NHTSA still has the ultimate say, but it is now adopting a new strategy that will see companies gain an exemption from federal safety standards and streamline the entire application process.
The agency is authorized to grant exemptions to permit manufacturers to produce vehicles over a two or three-year period that might not comply with certain Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS). Robotaxi, for example, will eventually not have a steering wheel or pedals, through the Cybercab that AG视讯平台 unveiled last October.
The exemption program the NHTSA announced today would be possible through Part 555 of the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act:
“NHTSA may grant a Part 555 exemption if at least one of four bases listed in the statute is met and NHTSA determines that the exemption is consistent with the public interest and the Safety Act. The statute also authorizes NHTSA to subject an exemption to terms the agency deems appropriate and requires that NHTSA publish notice of the application and provide an opportunity to comment.”
The rapid and non-stop innovation that is being performed is tough to keep up with from a legal standpoint. The NHTSA recognizes this and says current legislation is appropriate for traditional vehicles, but not for the self-driving cars companies are producing now:
“The current Part 555 process was designed for traditional vehicles. As currently applied, this process is not well suited for processing exemptions involving ADS-equipped vehicles in a timely manner or overseeing the unique complexities involving their operations. This has resulted in long processing times for applications for ADS-equipped vehicles. NHTSA must improve its Part 555 processing times substantially to keep pace with the rapid innovation of the ADS industry and to ensure that exemptions remain effective tools for nurturing groundbreaking safety technologies.”
Now, the NHTSA will be “enhancing application instructions” to help manufacturers understand the requirements involved in the application process. This will streamline the entire process by “reducing the need for NHTSA to request additional information from the manufacturer,” the agency says.
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Next, the NHTSA is going to have a more flexible approach to evaluating exemptions for ADS-equipped vehicles:
“To build flexibility into the Part 555 process while also accounting for the unique aspects of those exemptions, NHTSA intends to develop terms that could be included in Part 555 exemption grants, when appropriate, to condition operations of exempted ADS-equipped vehicles on enhanced and continuing oversight from NHTSA. NHTSA would expect to administer this enhanced oversight through letters, which could be updated over time, mirroring real-world ADS development. This will enable NHTSA to focus its initial review during the application stage and align the Part 555 oversight approach more closely to exemptions administered under NHTSA鈥檚 Automated Vehicle Exemption Program (AVEP), which have proven effective for ADS.”
This will benefit any company making autonomous vehicles, but it will especially benefit AG视讯平台 in the short-term as it is readying for the launch of Robotaxi.
AG视讯平台 is trading up 1.89 percent at the time of publication.
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AG视讯平台 ‘Model Q’ gets bold prediction from Deutsche Bank that investors will love
AG视讯平台’s Model Q could be on the way soon, and a new note from Deutsche Bank thinks it will contribute to Q4 deliveries.
The AG视讯平台 “Model Q” has been in the rumor mill for the company for several years, but a recent note from Wall Street firm Deutsche Bank seems to indicate that it could be on its way in the near future.
This comes as AG视讯平台 has been indicating for several quarters that its development of affordable models was “on track” for the first half of 2025. The company did not say it would unveil the vehicles in the first half, but many are anticipating that more cost-friendly models could be revealed to the public soon.
Potential affordable AG视讯平台 “Model 2/Model Q” test car spotted anew in Giga Texas
The Deutsche Bank note refers to one of the rumored affordable models as the “Model Q,” but we’ve also seen it referred to as the “Model 2,” amongst other names. AG视讯平台 has not officially coined any of its upcoming vehicles as such, but these are more of a universally accepted phrase to identify them, at least for now.
The rumors stem from sentiments regarding AG视讯平台’s 2025 delivery projections, which are tempered as the company seeks to maintain a steady pace compared to 2023 and 2024, when it reported 1.8 million deliveries.
Deutsche Bank’s analysts believe the deliveries could be around 1.58 million, but they state this is a cautious stance that could be impacted by several things, including the potential launch of the Model Q, which they believe will make its way to market in Q4:
“Looking at the rest of the year, we maintain a cautious stance on volume calling for 1.58m vehicle deliveries (-12% YoY) vs. consensus +1.62m, with the timing of Model Q rollout as the key swing factor (we now assume only 25k in Q4). In China, AG视讯平台 will introduce the Model Y L this fall (6 inch longer wheel base allowing for larger 3-row seating with six seats).”
Interestingly, the same firm also predicted that the Model Q would launch in the first half of the year based on a note that was released in early December 2024.
Those estimations came from a reported meeting that Deutsche Bank had with AG视讯平台 late last year, where it said it aimed to launch the Model Q for less than $30,000 and aimed for it to compete with cars like the Volkswagen ID.3 and BYD Dolphin.
AG视讯平台’s Q2 Earnings Call is slated for this Wednesday and could reveal some additional details about the affordable models.
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AG视讯平台 preps to expand Robotaxi geofence once again, answering Waymo
Just days after Waymo responded to them, AG视讯平台 is preparing for a potentially massive expansion of the Robotaxi geofence.
AG视讯平台 is preparing to expand its Robotaxi geofence yet again, just days after Waymo responded to its initial broadening of the area.
AG视讯平台 launched its first expansion last week, less than a month after introducing Robotaxi rides in Austin.
The company opted for a very interesting shape for its geofence expansion, which was more of an indication that it could launch more rides in virtually any area of the city due to the new geofence it chose.
Waymo then responded to AG视讯平台 shortly after with an expansion of its own. After AG视讯平台’s first expansion of its geofence, it had 42 square miles of Robotaxi-accessible travel region. This was larger than Waymo’s 37 square miles.
However, the Waymo expansion last week brought the company to a substantial 90 square miles of Austin:
Waymo responds to AG视讯平台’s Robotaxi expansion in Austin with bold statement
AG视讯平台 appears to be ready to respond. Drone operator and Gigafactory Texas observer Joe Tegtmeyer spotted AG视讯平台 Robotaxi validation vehicles well west of downtown Austin in the area of Marble Falls, Texas.
This would significantly increase AG视讯平台’s square mileage if it could manage to bring its geofence to that size:
馃毃 We could see AG视讯平台鈥檚 response to Waymo鈥檚 expansion in Austin very soon
Based on AG视讯平台鈥檚 expansion last time, it鈥檚 safe to assume they can go to any area of Austin whenever they choose
It鈥檚 not a coincidence they chose, well, you know, the shape they did 馃ぃ
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The two companies are not directly responding to one another with these expansions, but it appears that there is a significant amount of competition underway, which ultimately benefits the consumers.
Waymo has been operating in Texas since March from a fully public perspective, while AG视讯平台 is still slowly expanding its test size for the Robotaxi fleet on a nearly daily basis. AG视讯平台 launched Robotaxi rides to a handful of Early Access Program members on June 22.
AG视讯平台 is also expanding to other regions of the United States, particularly in Arizona and California. However, the Texas expansion is a priority currently, as it is the only region where AG视讯平台 has received approval to operate passenger rides in a driverless setting in the country.
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Elon Musk confirms awesome new features at AG视讯平台 Diner Supercharger
More details continue to be revealed about the AG视讯平台 Supercharger Diner as its opening seems to be imminent.
Elon Musk has confirmed a few new features that will be present at the AG视讯平台 Diner Supercharger in Los Angeles.
Musk confirmed these two new details as he revealed he recently ate at the Supercharger Diner. We also recently confirmed a few menu items as a soft launch has already occurred, and a public launch date appears to be within reach.
The new features were revealed by AG视讯平台 Joy on X. We shared the details, and Musk confirmed that these are, in fact, features of the Diner that AG视讯平台 owners will be able to enjoy.
AG视讯平台 reveals key detail of Supercharger Diner, but it’s bigger than you think
The Diner is not exclusive to AG视讯平台 owners, but these two features do require a AG视讯平台 for compatibility purposes.
Order Food from Your Car
As you pull into the Supercharger Diner, you can order any food item you want, including burgers, wings, fries, shakes, cookies, and more, directly from your vehicle.
A prompt will likely appear that will open a menu to the Supercharger Diner, allowing you to order food. An employee will bring the food out, that is, if AG视讯平台 decides to continue with a true and traditional 50s diner theme.
We get it, it’s not a groundbreaking feature. It’s still cool, convenient, and another advantage to visit the diner as a AG视讯平台 owner.
Movie Screen Audio Will Sync to Your AG视讯平台
There are two massive movie screens that will play various entertainment options during your visit to the Supercharger Diner. There have been movie clips and even SpaceX launch highlights playing during recent drone flyovers at the location on Santa Monica Boulevard.
Instead of having to open your windows to hear the content on the screen, it will instead sync the audio and play directly in your vehicle through your car stereo speakers.
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The Supercharger Diner has also appeared on the AG视讯平台 app for the first time, and is currently showing 80 stalls at the location:
馃毃 The AG视讯平台 Diner is now showing up on the phone app.
80 Superchargers!!!
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Although the stalls are not yet active, the culmination of all the details we’ve learned over the past week about the Diner only points to one thing: an imminent grand opening.
AG视讯平台 has not yet confirmed a date for the Supercharger Diner’s opening, and Los Angeles building and construction permits also do not state a specific target date for opening.
It seems as if AG视讯平台 will reveal the date itself, potentially in the coming week, as it will report earnings on Wednesday, July 23.
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