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New Jersey Lays Down the Law for Robotaxis
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In this episode of Kilowatt, we dive into Ford's latest electric vehicle strategy as the automaker begins building low-cost LFP battery cells in the United States. This move is aimed directly at keeping competitors like Rivian at bay while paving the way for a highly anticipated $30,000 EV pickup truck. Meanwhile, autonomous driving hits a bump in the road with Waymo issuing a software recall after robotaxis struggled to navigate closed highway construction lanes. We also examine the growing regulatory pressure on semi-autonomous tech, highlighting a new New Jersey legislative bill and federal lawmakers pushing the NHTSA to investigate Tesla's Full Self-Driving claims. Tune in for an essential breakdown of the rapidly changing EV battery landscape and the safety battles defining the future of autonomy.
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News Links:
- CleanTechnica: Ford Pitches New LFP Battery, With Rivian Breathing Down Its Neck
- Electrek: Ford is now building low-cost LFP battery cells in the US that will power its $30,000 EV pickup
- Electrek: Ford has a ‘secret’ website for its $30,000 EV pickup, revealing a closer look
- InsideEVs: Waymo Just Recalled A Bunch Of Robotaxis Because They Could Drive Into Closed Highway Construction Lanes
- CleanTechnica: Waymo Premier — Ah, This Is Where The Company’s Headed!
- CleanTechnica: Waymo: Aim to Become “World’s Most Trusted Driver” and “New Reference Model for Human Collision Avoidance”
- New Jersey Legislature: Assembly Bill 3968 Text
- New Jersey Legislature: Assembly Bill 3968 Search
- Not a Tesla App: Lawmakers Urge NHTSA to Investigate Tesla's FSD Claims
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