Robotaxi Crashes and A School Bus Driver’s Verdict on Going Electric

Description: In this episode of Kilowatt, we dive into the EV news, starting with Aptera’s massive milestone of assembling its first five production-intent validation models to prove the solar EV movement is very real. We also explore the newly live Rivian R2 configurator, breaking down the diverse trim options, initial pricing structures, and the agonizing wait for the brand's best colors. Tesla dominates much of our discussion as we dissect the unredacted NHTSA logs detailing 17 "Robotaxi" crashes, exposing what really happens behind the scenes with teleoperator interventions and minor collision data. Additionally, we analyze driver feedback on the controversial Tesla FSD 14.3.2 update to see if the system's performance is truly taking a step backward. Finally, we take a look at a massive Cybercab car wash being erected under the lights of Las Vegas, and share an inspiring story from an electric school bus driver who vows never to return to diesel. Support the Show https://www.supportkilowatt.com/ Other Podcasts: Beyond the Post YouTube Beyond the Post Podcast Shuffle Playlist 918Digital Website News Links: Wooshn YouTube Channel: Really How Bad Is Tesla's FSD 14.3.2 Update? InsideEVs: The Rivian R2 Configurator Is Live. But You'll Have To Wait Until 2027 For The Best Color Electrek: Rivian opens R2 configurator: here are all the options and pricing Electrek: Tesla finally reveals what happened in 17 ‘Robotaxi’ crashes CleanTechnica: Electric School Bus Driver Will Not Go Back To Diesel Teslarati: Tesla is building a massive Cybercab car wash in Las Vegas Ars Technica Cars: Vaporware or not? Aptera assembles its first five validation models. *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.