New Jersey Lays Down the Law for Robotaxis

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. Support the Show https://www.supportkilowatt.com/ Other Podcasts: Beyond the Post YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/@beyondthepostfm) Beyond the Post Podcast (https://www.beyondthepost.fm/) Shuffle Playlist (https://shows.acant.com/shuffle-playlist) 918Digital Website (https://www.918digital.com/) 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 *Show Art Created By Gemini Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.