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Originally Posted by Azure
You realize that there are millions upon millions of miles logged by completely self-driving cars without incident? You make it seem like the technology is something new that hasn't been tested to the point where a lot of jurisdictions are approving it.
It has also been proven that this 'computer' is far safer than your average humans, and that vehicle fatalities can be reduced significantly by introducing self-driving features.
https://www.zdnet.com/article/how-au...ons-worldwide/
This is why it doesn't mater what your 'opinion' on the matter is, or whether you 'think' customers won't be open to these features, or whether you think its cool or dumb. At the end of the day self-driving systems from a variety of manufacturers (not just Tesla since you think they are a joke) have been providing for years that by adopting self-driving features, and constantly improving the AI and software they can reduce fatalities, and increase overall vehicle safety on the road.
I don't know about you, but to me that is a big positive and not just some 'dumb' idea that customers won't ever trust. |
I didn’t do that at all. I said that my customers, who buy the product and have access to it already, don’t, by and large, use it. Certainly not with a frequency that would lead me to believe self-driving cars are something any significant portion of the market wants.
You don’t have to believe me - I’ve only been in car sales for seven years, and in that time, I’ve never once seen presence or absence of adaptive cruise control be the deciding factor as to why someone buys a vehicle.
I also don’t just “think” they don’t use them. They tell me.
They go “oh yeah, that... I’ve never used it.” It’s like, there’s a robot that can drive you to Edmonton, you never once thought to maybe give it a whirl?
They don’t.
I think more people should use these systems - I can’t force them. I’ve been quite clear that I admire the technology.
Tesla isn’t a joke, they make a nice product. It’s incredibly niche, and it has numerous limitations that are well documented. But they’re nice! The Model X windshield is dope. The falcon doors are cool.
They’re toys for rich people, until they can prove otherwise. Tesla is no more likely to retire a major auto conglomerate than Pagani or McLaren.
It’s great if they have the best self driving tech in the world. But what matters is building a product that meets the needs of the customer, at scale.
If Tesla can do that, they’re a viable car company. If they can’t, they’re a grossly over valued company that builds niche performance vehicles for virtue-signalling members of the 1%.