Weight vs range and greedy, lazy auto companies

GM Cruise is getting the old hit and run treatment. Who do you talk to after hitting a car driving without any occupants?How much range do we need in EV batteries?

Lighter cars are safer but more range equals heavier, more dangerous, batteries.

Want a round steering wheel from Tesla? Good luck. GM says no to CarPlay and Android integration, Zoom and Tik Tock in your car, Recall Roundup and the Tao of Fred on the AV Consumer Bill of Rights.

Mentioned Links

• https://www.autosafety.org/

• https://www.autosafety.org/av-bill-of-rights/

• https://www.nbcnews.com/tech/innovation/self-driving-car-waymo-cruise-uber-hit-run-accidents-rcna76857

• https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2023/03/31/2023-06670/ford-motor-company-petition-for-temporary-exemption-from-various-requirements-of-the-federal-motor

• https://electrek.co/2023/04/04/mercedes-electric-g-wagon-will-feature-range-boosting-ev-battery/

• https://arstechnica.com/cars/2023/03/gm-confirms-its-dropping-apple-carplay-and-android-auto-from-2024-evs/

• https://jalopnik.com/tesla-sells-out-of-steering-wheels-as-owners-rush-to-re-1850261283

• https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2023/RCLRPT-23V110-3395.PDF

• https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2023/RCLRPT-23V180-1275.PDF