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Self-Driving Cars with Fexingo: Autonomous Vehicles, Lidar, and Mobility Tech

Self-Driving Cars with Fexingo: Autonomous Vehicles, Lidar, and Mobility Tech

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Lucas and Luna dissect the business of autonomous mobility — not the hype, but the unit economics, sensor supply chains, and regulatory timelines that separate viable players from vaporware. Each episode opens with fresh data: lidar sensor prices from Yole Group, NHTSA accident reports, Waymo and Cruise fleet expansion figures, and the latest SPAC filings from mobility-tech startups. Lucas, a journalist covering automotive tech for a decade, presses the numbers: 'Is L4 deployment actually accelerating, or are we just seeing more test miles reported?' Luna, an engineer turned product strategist, matches him with on-the-ground sourcing — what a procurement manager at a Tier 1 supplier told her about LiDAR yield rates, or why a city planner in Austin chose to restrict autonomous delivery bots. Together, they build a grounded picture of who's winning the talent war (former Tesla Autopilot engineers now at Aurora), which chip fabs are securing long-term contracts for radar SoCs, and why insurance premiums for robo-taxis remain a hidden drag on unit economics. They don't forecast a future; they interrogate the present. Can the autonomous-vehicle industry survive a capital winter? When does a prototype become a product? This show is for the investor, engineer, or policy analyst who needs to know where the puck is — not where the press release says it is. #AutonomousVehicles #Lidar #MobilityTech #SelfDrivingCars #Waymo #Cruise #TeslaAutopilot #SensorSupplyChain #Robotaxi #Nuro #AuroraInnovation #NHTSA #AVRegulation #Business #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast #Technology #DailyTechNews Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo© 2026 Fexingo. All rights reserved. Economics
Episodes
  • Why Autonomous Vehicles Still Can't Handle Gravel Roads

    Why Autonomous Vehicles Still Can't Handle Gravel Roads
    Jun 16 2026
    In episode 54 of Self-Driving Cars with Fexingo, Lucas and Luna dig into why autonomous vehicles struggle with unpaved roads. Using recent data from Rivian and Lucid, they explore how gravel, dirt, and loose surfaces confuse sensor suites and control algorithms. The conversation covers lidar limitations, traction modeling failures, and why most AV testing ignores rural routes. Specific examples include a 2025 study showing 80% of AV disengagements on gravel occur due to false-positive obstacle detection. Lucas and Luna also tie in how automakers like GM and Ford are adapting truck-based systems for semi-autonomous off-road use. A focused look at a surprisingly hard problem for self-driving tech. #GravelRoads #AutonomousVehicles #SelfDrivingCars #LidarLimitations #Rivian #LucidMotors #Ford #GMMotors #OffRoadDriving #SensorFusion #TractionControl #AVTesting #RuralDriving #UnpavedRoads #Technology #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast #SelfDrivingCarsWithFexingo Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo
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    6 mins
  • Why Autonomous Vehicles Still Can't Handle Tunnels

    Why Autonomous Vehicles Still Can't Handle Tunnels
    Jun 15 2026
    In this episode of Self-Driving Cars with Fexingo, Lucas and Luna dive into one of the most stubborn blind spots for autonomous vehicles: tunnels. From GPS dropouts and lidar bounce to the deadly 2023 Tesla crash in the Bay Area, they explain why even the most advanced robotaxis struggle underground. They discuss sensor fusion challenges, how automakers like Tesla and Waymo are tackling the problem, and why the recent SpaceX IPO's $85.7 billion raise could funnel more money into autonomy tech. Plus, a look at how 5G and infrastructure upgrades might finally help self-driving cars navigate the dark. A focused, technical deep dive for anyone curious about the real limits of AV technology. #SelfDrivingCars #AutonomousVehicles #Tunnels #Lidar #Tesla #Waymo #SensorFusion #GPS #5G #Infrastructure #Technology #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast #Innovation #Safety #Robotaxis #SpaceX #IPO Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo
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    7 mins
  • Why Autonomous Vehicles Still Can't Handle Construction Zones

    Why Autonomous Vehicles Still Can't Handle Construction Zones
    Jun 15 2026
    Self-driving cars have been tested for years, yet construction zones remain a major stumbling block. In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore why temporary lane shifts, ambiguous signage, and human flaggers confuse even the most advanced sensor stacks. They discuss how Tesla's vision-only approach struggles where LiDAR excels, and why mapping companies like Waymo and Mobileye are investing in real-time map updates. Plus, a look at the economics: with GM's Cruise spending billions per year, is the fix worth the cost? The conversation ties into recent market moves from Tesla and GM, and the broader challenge of deploying AVs in imperfect infrastructure. #AutonomousVehicles #SelfDrivingCars #ConstructionZones #Lidar #Tesla #Waymo #Mobileye #Cruise #GM #Infrastructure #Technology #Business #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast #Podcast #AI #FutureOfMobility #RoadSafety Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo
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    7 mins
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