Tesla Australia faces new challengers in autonomous vehicle race
Honda says most automakers are roughly equal in self-driving technology development. But Honda will introduce it carefully, unlike Tesla's bold approach.
Tesla was first to bring self-driving technology to Australian roads. Other major makers are catching up fast.
Honda Australia's chief executive Jay Joseph says the company won't rush self-driving cars to market. Honda tests in controlled settings.
It only introduces new technology when it's proven safe. "We haven't seen any evidence that a single technology is sufficient," Joseph said.
"We certainly don't want any harm." In the US, Tesla operates CyberCabs.
These are self-driving taxis with no steering wheel or pedals. They run in Austin with plans to expand nationwide.
Meanwhile, Waymo has run self-driving taxis since 2020. It uses a different technology mix.
Joseph said companies with millions of real-world miles have an edge. "That gives them access to video data that's valuable," he said.
- Austin, Texas
- Tesla test location
- 2020
- Waymo launch date
- Jay Joseph
- Honda executive
- No steering wheel or pedals
- CyberCab features
Why it mattersHow fast self-driving cars reach Australian roads depends on which approach wins. Will it be Tesla's rapid rollout or Honda's careful testing?
AustraliaAustralian drivers could see self-driving cars arrive sooner or later depending whether Tesla's aggressive strategy or Honda's careful method becomes the industry standard.
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