Driven By EVs
Individual creator exploring FSD/autonomy safety and EV tech through discussion and experimentation.
Uber's Operational Edge Boosts Autonomous Taxi Prospects
Another really interesting perspective on autonomous taxi services. This is one reason why Uber might have a real shot at this, they understand the operations already. https://www.thedriverlessdigest.com/p/why-autonomous-fleets-arent-ready
Musk Pushes Unsupervised FSD Nationwide by Year-End
I love the headline (I don't even have to read it to know what it's about). And with good reason. But I still think it's funny how everyone is just so cynical. https://electrek.co/2026/05/18/musk-unsupervised-fsd-widespread-us-end-of-year-smart-mobility-summit/
Tesla FSD Improves Debris Detection, Yet Overreacts
Roadway debris detection is getting better although Tesla's FSD might be a little too sensitive. The first is a patched pothole or some imperfection in the asphalt. The second was a little more severe and is ... well, I don't...
Tesla Model Y First to Pass New NHTSA Safety Tests
You can hate the man, we all do, but the cars are right up there in terms of quality and safety (as long as you don't trust FSD too much). https://www.notateslaapp.com/news/4107/tesla-model-y-becomes-first-vehicle-to-pass-nhtsas-new-safety-tests
Tesla FSD Spots Hazards Before You Notice
When using Tesla's FSD, you have to be attuned to what it's doing. At first, I thought the car was slowing to let the black SUV in front of me turn (which made no sense). But then realized it was...
Tesla FSD Reverses to Create Space for Driver
This was unexpected. Tesla's FSD waits to see what my father in-law was going to do. Then when it realizes there isn't enough space for him to back out, the system goes into reverse to give him room before driving...
Tesla FSD Improves, Still Misidentifies Road Objects
Any traffic aware system is a benefit these days when you're creeping along in traffic like this. However, Tesla's FSD is still dodging things in the road it "thinks" are objects. Fortunately, it has stopped doing crazy stuff like hard...
Tesla FSD Improves Manual Turn Signal Navigation, Still Imperfect
It doesn't work all the time but Tesla's FSD is getting better at following manual turn signal input for navigational preferences. First, navigation wanted to go right on Roosevelt and I had it turn left. Second, it wanted to go straight...
Tesla FSD Spots Illegal Pedestrian Crossing in Harsh Lighting
Even when it's dark and there are glaring lights, Tesla's FSD still sees the pedestrian crossing the street ... against the walk sign, and not even in the crosswalk, I might add.
Tesla FSD Detects Crossing Ford Despite Faded Lane Lines
Even with the in-progress resurfacing of I-10 in Phoenix, making the lane lines at night harder to see, Tesla's FSD did manage to see this Ford (Explorer, I think) and moved over accordingly, as they started to cross out of...
Tesla FSD Anticipates and Pulls over for Emergency Vehicles
Right after pulling over for one emergency vehicle going my direction, Tesla's FSD pulls over again for emergency vehicles coming from the other direction. And turning right in front of me. This feature seems to work relatively reliably and before...
Trusting Tesla FSD Risks Missing Critical Alerts
Balancing a certain amount of trust you need to give to Tesla's FSD when driving, against driver complacency is a tricky business when using any autonomous system. Here, I didn't hear or see the emergency vehicle before the car pulled itself...
Safety First: Autonomous Tech Must Outpace Driver Recklessness
It's hard to understand some driver's actions but I do look forward to when all autonomous systems prioritize safety over hype and headlines. In this instance, there wasn't much for Tesla's FSD to do as the driver ahead executed this dick...
Tesla FSD Guides Cyclist Across Busy Palm Springs Road
Coming up to a CV/Link crossing in Palm Springs (a 52-mile multi-purpose trail along the Whitewater River to Coachella) with a blinking light signifying they wanted to cross this relatively busy road. Tesla's FSD recognizes it, and lets the biker...
Tesla FSD Spots Road Debris Before Driver, Intervenes
I wasn't sure what this was (it was rather large) but Tesla's FSD saw the debris in the road sooner than I did and took aggressive action to ensure I didn't run it over.