Electric Cars: Chev Bolt seems to be the first practical one.

[drssg]

That article referenced the Tesla S. When the Tesla 3 is available, that will be a better comparison, since they should be in a similar price range.

 

[California]

That article referenced the Tesla S. When the Tesla 3 is available, that will be a better comparison, since they should be in a similar price range.

Agree. I corrected my error in that post (I shouldn't post late at night! ) But I found it interesting to read deep into the owner comments and find several who own both, and like both for different reasons. That was a lesser difference than I expected to see.

Tesla's autopilot features seem to be miles ahead of anyone else, there's no comparison and I would like to eventually own one. Actual road use of the cars on the road today was what that article covered and as I said, I was surprised Bolt compared so favorably.

I wonder how expensive a Tesla 3 with full autopilot will be. That's the one feature that could convince me to pay what they want for it.

 

[houstonscott]

Agree. I corrected my error in that post (I shouldn't post late at night! ) But I found it interesting to read deep into the owner comments and find several who own both, and like both for different reasons. That was a lesser difference than I expected to see. Tesla's autopilot features seem to be miles ahead of anyone else, there's no comparison and I would like to eventually own one. Actual road use of the cars on the road today was what that article covered and as I said, I was surprised Bolt compared so favorably. I wonder how expensive a Tesla 3 with full autopilot will be. That's the one feature that could convince me to pay what they want for it.

I'm for outlawing autopilot in automobiles. If you can't drive, take the bus or stay home.

 

[xring100]

Busses dont exist out here. If people would rather play on their phone, while smoking and reading a book have at it. I see lots of people where driving a car is a major inconvenience. I wish they were forced to drive autonomous cars. So the rest of us dont have to worry about being killed by the guy/girl behind him that was too busy snap chatting or checking Twitter to see that they stopped for the read light

 

[California]

I see lots of people where driving a car is a major inconvenience. I wish they were forced to drive autonomous cars. So the rest of us dont have to worry about being killed by the guy/girl behind him that was too busy snap chatting or checking Twitter to see that they stopped for the red light.

I have a permanently disabled BIL who was rear-ended like that in Texas. In 1970. His life has been h*ll for 40-some years. Thank God he has VA entitlements to help him, somewhat.

Autopilot will gradually reduce this sort of accident and the casualty rate overall as it becomes widespread. Keep in mind the baby boomer generation - the largest generation in history, will soon be ageing into their 80's. At that point all the roads in the US will look like Florida, overwhelmed by elderly drivers. Hopefully by then their diminished perception will be assisted by the car. Kinda like a hearing aid for helping to see trouble ahead.

I'll never need autopilot assist, I just want all the other drivers as old as me to have it.

 

[drssg]

Agree. I corrected my error in that post (I shouldn't post late at night! ) But I found it interesting to read deep into the owner comments and find several who own both, and like both for different reasons. That was a lesser difference than I expected to see.

Tesla's autopilot features seem to be miles ahead of anyone else, there's no comparison and I would like to eventually own one. Actual road use of the cars on the road today was what that article covered and as I said, I was surprised Bolt compared so favorably.

I wonder how expensive a Tesla 3 with full autopilot will be. That's the one feature that could convince me to pay what they want for it.

I'm more intrigued with the autopilot than with having an electric car. On the Tesla S, it's an $8,000 option, so we'll see. I'm planning to sign up for a test drive, once the Tesla 3 is available.

 

[drssg]

Autopilot will gradually reduce this sort of accident and the casualty rate overall as it becomes widespread. Keep in mind the baby boomer generation - the largest generation in history, will soon be ageing into their 80's. At that point all the roads in the US will look like Florida, overwhelmed by elderly drivers. Hopefully by then their diminished perception will be assisted by the car. Kinda like a hearing aid for helping to see trouble ahead.

There are definitely all sorts of scenarios. We have SO many rush hour accidents due to aggressive drivers. On a congested exit ramp, we have drivers that don't want to wait in line, so they pass cars on the left and attempt to cut in line just before the exit. This contributes to other people driving bumper to bumper in an effort to thwart the line cutters. I swear a computer would do a much better job.

We already insurance options that make an effort to reward safe driving by detecting frequency of hard braking and stuff. Those programs could be much more sophisticated with car equipped with all sorts of sensors. If people were penalized for tailgating and cutting people off, it would improve driving habits.

As with you, I don't need those things. But on everyone else's car, it should be mandatory! If you stay in California, I'll give you an exemption, too.

 

[IslandTractor]

I'm for outlawing autopilot in automobiles. If you can't drive, take the bus or stay home.

If you outlaw distractions such as texting and cell phone use first I might agree but the potential for avoiding accidents due to human screwups is pretty high with autopilot. Autopilot doesn't feel the need to check and answer text messages every three minutes.

 

[RSKY]

Lane following and auto braking are a must have on my next new vehicle. ANYTHING that adds safety is a must have for me as I am usually hauling grandkids around.

RSKY

 

[wawajake]

Unfortunately all of us taxpayers will be paying for the infrastructure required for those people that want to text or watch movies , or work on computer while car is driving . I don't like my taxes being used for that . The winners will be the insurance companies, Google and Tesla companies , the losers will be the tax payers that like to drive and already drive safely. What a waste !!! Learn to drive , learn to enjoy driving, learn to get off the cell phone and time management at work , and leave the rest of us have our tax money used for better things . just my two cents