Why Autonomous Vehicles Need New Testing Methods

In this episode of Self-Driving Cars with Fexingo, Lucas and Luna explore why traditional road-testing approaches are failing for autonomous vehicles. They discuss how simulation-first validation is becoming the industry standard, referencing Waymo's 25 billion simulated miles, and examine the shift from miles-per-disengagement to scenario-based safety metrics. The hosts also touch on how this changes hiring and regulation, and why investors are paying attention to simulation platforms like Applied Intuition. Grounded in live market data from May 2026, the episode offers a concrete look at a quiet revolution in AV development. #AutonomousVehicles #SelfDrivingCars #Waymo #Cruise #Simulation #SafetyMetrics #AppliedIntuition #AVTesting #Lidar #Robotaxi #TechCrunchMobility #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast #Technology #Innovation #MobilityTech #AVRegulation #ScenarioTesting Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo